Excelent Book
Created: 07/09/07
Unlike other computer science books where they use { i , j , k }. This Book uses real world example. Therefore, you will have a better understanding of Java and object oriented programming.
In general Deitel & Associates provides execelent academic books.
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Good price but info not very good for novice.
Created: 04/10/09
The best part of this book was the price. It is a hard book to find. I may be in the minority but this was the first java book I have ever started reading. I would say that the author had good intentions but failed to deliver the info in a simple and easy to understand way. It was like reading a book written by a doctor or scientist. It failed to keep it simple. It did provide a few examples but spent so much time on what you should not do and those types of pointers rather than teaching in a simple,easy manner what you should do. I was very disappointed in this book. Unless you have a good understanding of java then I would stay away from this book. I would also say that while reading it that I fell asleep on several occasions. I found it to be a bore.It is hard to find a good java book and each different book offers a different piece of the puzzle but this book does not offer much more than frustration and confusion. I am a novice and this book seemed to be written for an expert. It did not offer much how to do explanations. Stay away for this book unless you need it for a college class and you are told to buy it.

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Nice book for a beginner
Created: 03/08/09
I don't have any programming experience and took an introduction to java class. This book is pretty straight forward and easy to follow even for a beginner.

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The best book for Java I have seen!
Created: 10/08/08
This text is by far the most inclusive and complete text on Java I have ever seen. I was able to use it to help me solve problems that the "assigned" textbook for my programming class could not help me with. Breaks down everything in detail and provides many, many examples. The text helped me out when I thought all hope was lost. I am glad I came across it.

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Great information
Created: 01/10/10
The book is very detailed and specific. It provides you the information in an easy to read format with good examples to help you work through the coding and enhance your understanding.

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