Teach Yourself Java 1.2 in 24 Hours

This book made it very easy to understand the concepts of Java. The only problem is the code with Swing, which has been changed in the final version...this book also uses the beta version of the JDK, which has changed significantly since the final version has come out. Otherwise, a great read.

I think that's the easiest way to learn java.. a great book for the newies...

I'm a profesional Delphi, Java and Perl programmer and (for the purpose of this review, it's more important I guess...) an instructor of Java language in a university. My pupil are first year communications students who come to me even without basic computer knowledge. And, I have to teach them Java! So, guess which book I'm using... TY Java 1.2 in 24 Hours is the book for the non-programmer to start learning programming. It includes everything you ask for an 'introduction' book; plus, a very important but generally forgotten element for education: Fun.

This is the third book on Java that I have attempted to read, and it was the first one that did not leave me completely confused. The book starts out real basic(almost two basic for anyone that is already familar with programming) and then it begins to add on each chapter. The author does a great job explaining everything, including the highlight of the book "Objects"! The author does his best work explaining objects and how to crate and use them. After finishing the book I was more than ready to move on to more advance coding. I feel very comforable with the base knowledge of JAVA that I now have.

I wasn't looking for an entertaining book about Java programming--just one that taught the language. I got both. Very funny and very informative...I enjoyed it thoroughly.