Java 2 got you jumpy? Have too many cups of bewildering tech-talk upset your stomach? What you need is a fast, fun, and easy way to start programming with Java 2. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2 is the fun way to learn the basics. Soon you'll be making your own interactive Web applets with sound, graphics, and animation. Look inside! You'll find plenty of straight-shooting advice for solving real-world problems. The best news is that the author, Mike Morrison, will make you laugh and enjoy while you learn the ropes.
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Java 2 got you jumpy? Have too many cups of bewildering tech-talk upset your stomach? What you need is a fast, fun, and easy way to start programming with Java 2. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2 is the fun way to learn the basics. Soon you'll be making your own interactive Web applets with sound, graphics, and animation. Look inside! You'll find plenty of straight-shooting advice for solving real-world problems. The best news is that the author, Mike Morrison, will make you laugh and enjoy while you learn the ropes.
About the Author
Michael Morrison is a skateboarder, cyclist, toy inventor, and professional Java programmer. H is also an experienced author with a great sense of humor. Michael is the author of Presenting JavaBeans and Sams Teach Yourself Internet Game Programming with Java in 21 Days.
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Michael Morrison is a writer, developer, toy inventor, and author of a variety of computer technology books and interactive web-based courses. In addition to his primary profession as a writer and freelance nerd for hire, Michael is the creative lead at Stalefish Labs (http://www.stalefishlabs.com), an entertainment company he co-founded with his wife, Masheed. The first commercial debut for Stalefish Labs is a traditional social/trivia game called Tall Tales: The Game of Legends and Creative One-Upmanship. When not glued to his computer, playing hockey, skateboarding, or watching movies with his wife, Michael enjoys hanging out by his koi pond while he daydreams about new Web creations. You can visit Michael on the Web and discuss this book at http://www.michaelmorrison.com/.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
good for beginners,
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2 (Paperback)
The last programming language I learned was BASIC, and I wanted to wet my feet in something before I took a Sun certified course in Java. This served very well to pass along some of the fundamental concepts and terminology. The examples worked and with a bit of study and monkeying with the code I was able to figure out why when the text got a bit over my head. I'm no seasoned programmer, but I feel this was a good jolt to get me going.
30 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Only Good For Vague Overview,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2 (Paperback)
This is a fine book if you just want to get some idea of what Java is about. But, if you really want to learn and use Java, there are much better books. The title says it all. If you are a complete idiot, then this book is great. But, Java programming is not meant for complete idiots. If you are not a complete idiot and you want to learn Java, choose a book that has better and clearer explanations. The explanations in this book are too vague and brief, to really make it clear how to utilize the language.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great way to start,
By Matt Strudwick (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Java 2 (Paperback)
If you're new to programming and/or Java then reading this book is a great way to start. First off it's fun to read and doesn't bore you with it's approach. The examples are easy to follow and give you a good overview of the subject matter.However, whilst this is a good starter, you'll need to move on to a more indepth read if you want to cover the subject matter more thoroughly.
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