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

~ (Author) "Computer programming is insanely difficult..." (more)
Key Phrases: interactive web programs, creating additional classes, dex variable, Java Web Start, Java Development Kit, World Wide Web (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

If you have been wanting to learn Java, check out the newly revised fourth edition of the best-seller Sams Teach Yourself Programming with Java in 24 Hours. This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to create simple Java programs and applets. Comprised of 24 one-hour lessons, this new edition focuses on key programming concepts and essential Java basics, has been improved by dozens of reader comments, and is reorganized to better cover the latest developments in Java. The book's coverage of core Java programming topics has also been expanded. A great starting point for learning Java, this book is also a great primer to reading sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days.

About the Author

Rogers Cadenhead is a writer, computer programmer, and Web developer who has written numerous books on Internet-related topics including the best selling Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days. He is an application developer and he maintains the Cruel Site of the Day and several other popular Internet sites that receive more than 7 million visits a year.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 4 edition (October 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672328445
• ISBN-13: 978-0672328442
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,324 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #16 in

  Books > Computers & Internet > Programming > Java > Beginner's Guides

• This item is part of The Sams Teach Yourself Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, even for XP users, June 20, 2006

By	Eric H Matthes - See all my reviews

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Java Book For Beginners!, February 11, 2009

By	Allie Hale (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for me but..., May 20, 2006

By	yoshi - See all my reviews

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.