Teach Yourself Java

Before I read this book, I did not understand the basics of Object Oriented Programming. Reading "Teach Yourself Java" has given me that understanding, and it has made me feel that I have a solid foundation in Java. The strengths of this book are its no-nonsense, crisp explanations, its excellent examples, and its many interesting exercises. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is not already an expert programmer and wishes to learn Java.

This book is very good for someone who's new to Java programming. It starts by explaining the very basics of the language then builds you up for more advanced tasks.

This book deserves a much higher profile. People usually associate the Teach Yourself series with SAMS, but this is from OSBORNE so be careful and get this one. I browsed through about a dozen titles before finding this one, and can honestly say that it gives the clearest, most lucid and understandable instruction in the Java language of any tutorial out there. I also liked the fact that it covers the java.net package which is one of the primary reasons for using java in the first place. This isn't a huge book, it's just big enough with a complete index and you get more for $23.99 than books costing more. Full of thoughtful examples and useful quizzes with well-explained answers.I was pleased to see the other very positive reviews on this and hope that Mr. O'Neil is working hard on the second edition, and possibly even an intermediate book on Java. This needs to be your choice if you are looking for a solid intro to Java.

If you are a beginner, this is the book you need to have to in order to learn java. It's very simple to follow,excellent examples, and most important one line of thought. I really enjoyed reading and applying this book. I will definetely buy the updated version of Mr. O'neil or other of his books... great job!!! job well done....

This is a great book for beginners trying to learn Java. The hands-on approach with simple exercises allows practice on the syntax and rules without complicating the logical process. However, finishing the book will not make one an expert in Java. Another thing I liked in-particular, is the fact that this book keeps with stand-alone applications and does not jump back and forth between Applets and Applications, therefore confusing the issues for the reader. I tried four different books all with beginners in mind, and I settled with this, because of its simple and to the point interface in approaching the subjects. All and all, a good book for beginners and a fast tutorial for more experienced programers wishing to learn Java