Customer Reviews

Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (5th Edition)

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This book is an excellent resource for a beginner to object oriented programming languages to get a handle on Java and the basic concepts of OOP. Even if you are a complete novice to programming or the basic logic involved (i.e. loops, if - else if statements), this book will be valuable to you, though you may struggle initially with a few of the logical concepts. The book starts with the basics, provides well commented examples and avoids overwhelming the reader by initially avoiding topics that are irrelevant to a complete beginner to Java and OO programming.

This book, on programming with Java, is very different than most books we own (unless you are a computer programmer). For me the difference was that unlike other books - with this one you immediately apply what you are reading, assuming you are using this as a course or learning tool. So, new to Java I was, it was simply difficult armed with "a" book. I found myself better off with a range of additional sources with a range of example codes and platforms to test my code in. Java for Dummies was actually great - but in addition to.

If you are new to Java (and programming concepts) there will not be one book that makes it all clear (I think) and I would recommend selecting a few books for the shelf. Just because we may not get things straight away does not take away from this book - as I feel newbies to any discipline will benefit from a range of sources, it just makes sense.

Java For Dummies

Got this book a few years ago for a college class. Don't remember having any problems with it,and I passed the class with an A.

This books was required for a Java programming class I am taking this summer. The book is ok as a reference tool for someone who has a pretty good working knowledge of Java. I am a novice to Java and I have found this book to be lacking in the teaching tools I would have expected. Not much detail on that area. If you have a working knowledge of Java already this would be a great companion reference tool. If not, I would look for something else.

This book is absolutely horrible for individuals that are new to the Java language. If you are coming from another language then this book is a great learning tool. If you are new to programming avoid this book like the plague. I was required to use it for a Intro to Java class and spent most of my time in other text books or youtube. I found myself doing the homework out of this book and learning from other media. The book defines many terms with the term and answers questions with questions.

This arrived very promptly. Even being overseas. Love the layout of the book. Very Clear for the beginner.

I never got my book because he never responded to my order. I need the book asap and had to scramble to find another seller

I ordered this book for a class I am now four weeks in to the class and still do not have the book or a refund of payment despite my agreement to pay for priority mail. The seller has not responded to any messages since the confirmation of mailing the item.