Core Java: With CDROM

This book is by far the best and most informative book that I have read. This book is best for those with a little bit of Java experience (those who had read the Teach Yourself series of books). It explains the fundamentals very well, although it is really not for Java 1.1. I am disappointed that it did not cover the new messaging format AT ALL! While there are people who complain that the book uses too much of the author's own library, I must say that the library is simply quite wonderful and useful. The basic stuff in Java is just too damn clumpsy and primitive to use. If you want to know just the bare essential, just look at the Java online help, why buy any books at all? I also found that most of the program work (I have hard time starting the programs in the Applet chapter to run on Netscape under Solaris). This book is especially good for those who like the style: theory, syntax, real useful examples I can't wait for the update of this book...

Well, this book give me a knowledge really depth about allJava, by other hand I have learned all about OOP with this book(I comefrom VB),I strongly recommend for those that want learn Java!,due to is one of the best Java's book that I have read.

This is an excellent reference for programmers who^M have someprogramming experience. Excellent for C/C++ programmers. A must haveif you want to learn the language quickly and comprehensively.

This book along with it's CD is an excellent source of information for C and C++ programers looking to start programming in Java

Core Java is perfect for experienced programmers and is particularly well-suited to those coming from a 'C' background. The other noteworthy aspect of this book is that it focuses on developing Java applications, and only gives a chapter which is Applet specific. For those of us who are working with Java applications, it is THE source for info...