Head First Java, 2nd Edition

Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study.

The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly searching, scanning, waiting for something unusual to happen. After all, that's the way it was built to help you stay alive. It takes all the routine, ordinary, dull stuff and filters it to the background so it won't interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike and a tiger jumps in front of you, what happens in your brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank up. Chemicals surge.

That's how your brain knows.

And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and its effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head First Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to object-oriented programming and Java. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics, including threads, network sockets, and distributed programming with RMI. And the new. second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java language and development platform. Because Java 5.0 is a major update to the platform, with deep, code-level changes, even more careful study and implementation is required. So learning the Head First way is more important than ever.

If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. You'll see why people say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read.

By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java compresses the time it takes to learn and retain--complex information. Its unique approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax, it teaches you to think like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored, buy some other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's for you. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-18-2009; an interesting approach, but it's not the whole works; I found this book very useful during a Java class I took, but ONLY in conjunction with our textbook, which was much more technical. This book is excellent in the way it breaks down the difficult concepts involved in Java programming,...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-03-2009; Head First Java - an Instructional Brew; Head First Java, 2nd Edition is a well designed self-paced learning tool. My only complaint is the writing style sometimes makes it dif-ficult to locate specific information. The index is also a bit thinfor an educational text....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-28-2009; This book should be called: Making Java Enjoyable!; I can't thank you all enough for writing this book! And the way that you've incorporated a very easy to remember mnemonics for each and every java concept! I've read several of your books and I continue to look forward to your next...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-23-2009; Makes it so fun to learn Java!; I love this book! I found it very engaging and fun to read--also the ideas really stuck because of the pictures and funny text they include with each new concept. Highly recommend.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-18-2009; an interesting approach, but it's not the whole works; I found this book very useful during a Java class I took, but ONLY in conjunction with our textbook, which was much more technical. This book is excellent in the way it breaks down the difficult concepts involved in Java programming,...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-26-2008; Explains well but misses for SCJA test; This book is written really well in the sense that it explains the particular topic in a casual everyday manner, making it very easy to understand. I progressed through the entire book and found this to be the case regardless of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-04-2008; I honestly hate this book; Perhaps if you're a total beginner to programming and probably more so you're under 15 you'll like this book. For me I just hate it, I know this is one of those reviews that is just the out lier to the negative but I would honestly warn...; read full review | report as inappropriate