Customer Reviews

Sams Teach Yourself Programming with Java in 24 Hours (4th Edition)

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I am just finishing this book, and it is one of the best programming books I have ever worked with. The author has a sense of humor that completely complements the work. I usually find humor in a programming book cheesy and distracting, but Cadenhead's humor is informative and fun at heart, and makes the work go more quickly and make more sense.

The DOS issues mentioned in another review are not a problem with this book. Learning any powerful programming language these days does involve understanding a little bit of what's going on under the hood in your computer. That learning curve exists in almost any language, and each book needs to include it. There is extensive coverage in this book for the difficulties that may arise in this stage, and help for getting around those issues. Once you get your particular system set up properly, you will enjoy playing with the language. There is also extensive online support for these issues.

I am also sticking with the Sams 24 Hour series for other languages, because they are very well done for a wide range of readers.

This book has everything a beginner needs to learn to program with Java. The explanations are clear with examples. Teaches everything step by step. Recommend it to everyone who's a beginner and having trouble programming with Java. Probably the best book out there.

This book is designed to learn basic programming with Java and it's been working excellent for me. However, in the "HOUR 2" section where you exposed to the first very basic programming, you'd get very confused if you are newbies who are totally rely on Windows XP. I assume that the most newbies have never had to deal with the XP's hidden feature - DOS, these days.

If that's the case, the "HOUR 2" section won't be one-hour session but a couple or more hours right there. If you are somewhat familiar with DOS, then I'd recommend this book. The author explains how to do things in DOS commnad window but I don't think it's enough. Let's say, if you don't know such as CD , MD and all kinds of DOS commands and how to navigate through all kinds of folders and/or directories in DOS window....you won't like this book.

BUUUUT, that's the nature of programming at the first place.
No visible graphics but just lots of text, text, text and text.:)

Thus, if you expect some kinds of XP's feature such as "Drag & Drop" this book is totally wrong for you. My advise is that please be familiar with some DOS functions, then look for programming books suitable for you:)

The other thins is the book includes a CD-rom, which includes lots of software but by the time you buy it, they'll be somewhat out of the date. If you are using dial-up connections, it'll be a major headache to updated your software for sure.

Another GREAT book from the SAM's Library ! My college textbook left me in the dark, so I tried this one to supplement the college course. Takes you step-by-step, chapter by chapter. A learning curve that is supported by photos, text and Author's humor. I did not want to put it down. I recommend to anyone either with minimal programming experience or as a desktop reference book for seasoned programmers. I was Fully satisfied with the book and the price.

I found this book a good and quick introduction to the Java language when I read it a while ago. As an experienced programmer only needing a refresh in Java syntax, I found that I could easily skim through a couple of chapters, while going into more detail in others. The examples are good and well explained. This book gives a non-technical introduction to programming, as far as it can be done, and is probably a good choice for beginners.

From what I have read thus far, I like the author's style. I showed my copy to a JAVA programmer and he felt that the table of contents covers an excellent introduction to JAVA. It was recommended that I take advantage of one of the several IDE available on the web. I did and together with the book, I have an excellent learning environment.

the book was kind of outdated but still relevant to me. haven't completed yet but have been able to grasp the concepts so far. would buy again.

Five star for content - 0 stars for quality control - average rounded down to 2.

I bought this book last November and am just now getting around to using it.

Up through hour 12 and very happy with the material, the way it is presented, the workshops.
Highlighting, taking notes, flagging pages... all good

All is fine until page 310--- where 319 should be I find page 271 again .... up to 318 again and then jump to 367. Missing 319 through 366.

First, I don't know if I can get a refund after 10 months and second - I don't want to give up all my annotations from the first 12 hours if they do let me return it. :-( Unhappy either way.

So - if you buy this book (Five Stars) make sure you check the pagination throughout when it arrives.

Bought this without researching it properly. It had such high reviews and was on
sale very cheap. So I just clicked an order. It arrived in perfect condition and
ahead of schedule from Bunches of Books. It is not a book to learn Java from,
however. I am a beginner and this book is strictly for experts. Suggest you start
with something else if you are trying to learn Java. Just ordered a couple of more
books on how to program Java, such as Sam's Teach Yourself Programming with Java in
24 hours. Hope I have better luck with it.

It's great! I was able to (in everyone else's opinion) master Java within 2 days!