Java 2 Fast & Easy Web Development W/CD [With CDROM]

This is a great book for someone who has a just a smidgen of programming experience and wants to learn java. The examples are easy to follow and well explained.Although the author does make some attempts to explain some of the more nebulous aspects of the java language, they don't get so bogged down in it as to make it impenetrable. If it goes in one ear and out the other, you can still follow along.Another plus--so far, all the sample code seems to work (i'm about 2/3s through).

Having thumbed through a few books in a local bookstore I found that many were either treating the user as a complete idiot or someone with a programming background already. What I enjoyed about this book is that the author really seems to be speaking to the student - rather than a matter of fact "this is how it is" - he leads you through the course explaining everything in detail - and explain WHY he's explaining it in detail without being patronizing.I "got it" very quickely :)(I only give 4 stars because I do not think this is a good book for absolute programming beginners - but then I don't think Java is a good language for absolute beginners either)

I am an experienced Java programmer who recently started teaching Java to previously non-technical students. I searched weeks to find a book that would make it easy enough to understand java, without trivializing the subject. This book was perfect. The easy instructions really helped my students "get it."I would highly recommend for anyone who isn't familiar with the language to start here.

I was having difficulties in my Java course and needed help getting through the front door. This book gave lots of examples of code and even explained the details of it. Most importantly, it was easy to read and didn't loose me with lots of technical jargon. I highly recommend this book as a good stepping-stone to building a good understanding of Java.

If you are new to Java, I would recommend adding this book to your reading list. It's a good place to get started. Play with the code examples, take them apart and see how they work. This book is a good stepping stone to advanced topics. You will be surprised at what you will learn from it.