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Paperback: 582 pages
Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 2 edition (October 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0596000391
ISBN-13: 978-0596000394
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The VERY BEST Java book available!, November 24, 1999

By	"bdunn" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Examples in A Nutshell (Paperback)

When I started to learn Java, I think I purchased ten differentintro books. It seems that it just wasn't "clicking" withthose other books. I happened to pick this one up as well thinking that it would be a great tool after I learned the language. Boy, was I ever wrong!

This book is a GREAT book to learn Java!Over and over again, you'll see a "master java programmer" (in my opinion) create simple programs and explain every step. The book goes into more detail, but only a little at a time, nothing overwhelming.

This book taught me Java - PERIOD. Leave it to O'Reilly to once again create a phenomenal book like Java Examples in a Nutshell.

If I could give it 10 stars, I would. This is still my #1 favorite Java book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stand-Alone Example / Exercise Book, April 14, 1998

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One of the weaknesses (IMHO) of computer books is that they usually include lots of code snippets, but rarely challenge you to write your own stuff. This book is the best of both worlds, if you have at least been briefly exposed to Java: it gives you well-commented code examples to illustrate points, then ends each chapter with a set of programming exercises for you to code yourself. This is the perfect combo, as far as I'm concerned. It stands on its own; in fact, I haven't even read the book it is a companion for! Great book, great concept, great execution.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion to any JAVA curriculum, May 1, 2000

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I learned JAVA using the Core Java books and found that I wasnt learning anything from just typing in the examples in the book. I wasnt "thinking" JAVA. I saw a friend of mine at work with this book and picked up a copy for myself. First of all it contains source for several concepts for each of the various language topics. Then it gives exercises to complete. They were challenging, but not overly challenging that I needed to spend an entire day writing UML diagrams to do it. Good companion to any learning method you are using.

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1.0 out of 5 stars useless
I have been trying to figure my way around. The code snippets contain several errors which is left to the reader to figure out. Read more

Published on November 2, 2007 by animal fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
The examples of this book are high-applicable, clearly. Essential step-by-step for beginners and handbook for developers. Read more

Published on May 28, 2003 by Dzung T. Nguyen

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference to a reference
This book is a wonderful addition to a java developer's library. This book will greatly complement introductory or textbook-style books with its concrete examples and thorough... Read more

Published on February 18, 2003 by John Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful
Most programmers learn by doing. When programming using a new API for the first time, I very often look at sample code to get the real feel for how the code should work. Read more

Published on September 11, 2002 by wgstreicher

5.0 out of 5 stars Good cover for Java knowledge
This book absolutely wonderful.
It has a many real world examples and good questions which are so similar to the examples in the book. Read more

Published on August 13, 2002 by ozdemit

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners.
Somewhat outdated. Mostly covers J1.2, but weak at J1.3. It may have some historical value in order to show how Java programming was done at the good old days. Read more

Published on December 28, 2001 by MEHMET ENDER BATUR

5.0 out of 5 stars Get them Both - the Examples and Nutshell Handbook
These are the most worn covers for the dozen Java books I own.
They are greate for learning and reference. Read more

Published on November 14, 2001 by Mark W Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the pair - you will need them both
I though I was buying the two Nutshell books as just an occaisonal reference to clarify things for me. Read more

Published on November 14, 2001 by Mark W Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but better with the other books...
This book, combined with Java in a Nutshell and Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell make for one great reference on Java. Read more

Published on November 11, 2001 by C. Higgins

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good Book
This book doesn't teach you anything ussing theory only examples. The examples are very good and real. Read more

Published on July 13, 2001 by DANIEL GUERRA

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