Introduction to Java Programming with JBuilder 3

Rating:
Summary: Good, but could be better
Review: This book provides a comprehensive intro to Java 1.2 using JBuilder 3, with some minor caveats:

For an "introduction", the book assumes a bit too much. A prime example is the frequent use of "packages" in the sample code without any mention of what they are or why they are used, until page 175 in Chapter 5.

Also, the step-by-step instructions on using the IDE are quite frustrating if you have purchased a copy of the "Professional" version, as I have. The menus are just different enough that the Author should have included steps for both, when giving specific instructions to the first-time user.

Although the book has a web site, I couldn't find an errata page at the site. I did find a few errors, which might frustrate a self-studier like myself.

Beyond these points, I consider it good as a textbook or for self-teaching using JBuilder 3.