Customer Reviews

Beginner's Java 2 v1.5 2004 on DVD

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Unfortunately not everybody can fit into Neal's busy schedule or afford his rate. So this DVD set is the next best thing to having Neal personally instruct you in developing Java applications. In addition, it is very reasonably price. Neal does a great job of covering all the practical topics a new Java developer will need to get started.

As a trainer, I review many books and computer based training products and I think this is the best CBT course I have ever seen. DV Press did a great job of combining the best of instructor led training with the best of CBT training. If I had to point out one negative about the training it is you can ask questions like you can of a live instructor but that is true with all CBT training.

Because I am a Java user group coordinator, trainer, mentor and author; I am often asked by those starting to learn Java what is the quickest and best way to learn. My answer use to be a particular book. Now my answer is the "Beginner's Java 2 v1.5 2004 DVD training by Neal Ford"

Very good content and structure of Java basics:

1. Java Overview (J2ME|J2SE|J2EE)

2. Java Syntax

3. OOP Concepts

4. Exception Handling

5. Working in the Eclipse IDE

6. Much more, will append as I find the time to do so....

Video Quality: 5

Content: 5

Audio: 5

Editing: 4.99

Presentation: 5++

If you find it hard to sit down and read books or the SUN API for hours at a time, then you'll find this an invaluable refresher/introduction to Java.

If Neal or DVDPress reads these reviews, PLEASE come out with a Java Intermediate/Advanced Course, possibly even a set for under $150. I'd like to see topics on Applets, Java Web Start, RMI, Threads, and XML.

At this price, compared to AppDev's/Keystone/CBT, this is a steal! So if you own a copy, please don't share! They really did a great job on this DVD and they deserve the revenue for this gem!

Thanks again Neal and DVPress!

Neal Ford is an excellent trainer. I have purchased DV Press titles in the past, but I have never learned so much about a subject. This is th best title I have seen come out on Java v1.5.

Job well done by Neal Ford and DV Press.

This is a very good tutorial that covers a wide array of topics in Java. It has excellent audio and video quality. It covers from simple "Hello World" application to advanced topics such as JDBC and advanced syntax. However, the structure of the topics is not well designed for the beginner. I like it because I am in an intermediate level in Java programming and everything seems very clear to me. Still, it would be a little difficult for a beginner in Java to learn Java from this tutorial. I highly recommend this tutorial for any intermediate student who wants a brush up in Java.

I want to learn just the basics of Java 1.5 Tiger version.Thought it covers the basis 1.2 only not any new features from Java 1.5 version.

I like the Author Neil Ford and I do own his books/DVD on JSP and Art of Web Development which are really good enough.

This is also good one but not really fair to call as Java 1.5 may be say Learn java 1.2 features using Java 1.5 jre.So if you are looking for Java 1.5 features dont waste your money on this..

Neal Ford is an excellent speaker, author, trainer and presenter.

This is an excellent DVD and a really great way to present the information, as opposed to reading a book, trying to learn on your own. It's great to have the author of the book giving the presentation. Neal Ford is exceptional. The information is very concise and well-presented. The video part of the program was well done. Thank you Neal Ford and DV Press.

I recently purchased java jsp VB xml c# ASP xml.

* The Sound quality is terible. They used a very cheap mic. instead of using a directional mic. I hope they will test next time before they release new dvd.

* The examples are hard to see on the screen because recording was not clear from their computer.

* The content is nice and it covers most details.

* It's always good to hear from another instructor.

* I recommend you to use headphones if you watch these dvds.

I am a VB programmer currently but programmed in C and C++ for a couple of years, years ago. I found the presenter to be well spoken and thorough. Covers each topic well.

The audio is sub-standard but is ok for the content being presented. There are chapters ("Lessons") on this DVD but there is no timecode. So if you have to stop the DVD and come back, you have to just FF and RW until you find where you were within the lesson.

If you need a dynamic high energy speaker, go to a class. This guy is calm, cool and collected. Frankly I like his teaching style.

I struggled through my first java course and managed to squeak by without really learning anything. I have one more course to take and wanted to give myself a head start with this DVD.

I bought it, played it and came very close to throwing it in the garbage can. The only reason I didn't is that it cost so much. The sound quality is terrible and the guy in the video just sits there telling you how Java is different than C++.

This video should have been called "Java for people switching from C++ and who would like to know how Java is different."

The audio is so badly over-driven, I could hardly understand a word, and I developed a bad headache in about 2 minutes listening (or trying to listen) to the show. Same evening it was on the way back to Amazon. Even the best content is useless if delivered in such a bad way.