Java 1.1: No Experience Required (Paperback)

~ Steven Holzner (Author)

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Product Description

Covering the newest release of Java (1.1), this book lets computer-savvy readers with no previous experience in Java quickly become proficient in the language. Each chapter presents practical SKILLS that let readers learn by doing, rather than simply reading theory. The No experience required series uses countless real-world examples to delve right into the hottest Java areas, such as graphics and sound, animation, JavaBeans, database connectivity, debugging, cool applets, the 1.1 AWT event model, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 521 pages
• Publisher: Sybex Inc (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782120830
• ISBN-13: 978-0782120837
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,449,526 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to learn for the beginner, September 11, 2002

By	Chris J. Hudson "Chris Hudson" (San Antonio, TX, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I took some programming classes back when I was in college, but never really consider myself to be a programmer. Later, I needed to learn Java since I had to manage a software upgrade project that was going to involve Java. I wanted to be competent enough to be able to look at the code and know what the heck was going on. This book is aimed at people like me who are real beginners and like to have the code broken down and explained line by line. The author does a very good job of explaining the concepts in a way that beginners can understand (that's rare, and is the reason why I gave it five stars).
Having said all of that, this book is a little out of date, but I'd still recommend it as a good first book that can be supplemented later with newer references to fill in the gaps.
The author published another book in this same series ("No Experience Req'd") on C++ that is also very good, with a similar title. I'd recommend that one as well if you need to learn C++.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for begineers, however covers awt only, March 12, 1999

By A Customer

I will definately recommend this book to someone, who is new to programming and /or new to java. It will not get you too far, but will give you a good starting point, without nightmares. The hands on approach ensures tangible results.You cannot get a easier book than this. If I were the author I would name if 'First book on Java awt'. Probably the best book in the beginer catagory. I have gone a long way after reading this book. Good luck.

1.0 out of 5 stars Java compiler does not work, January 28, 1998

By A Customer

I bought this book thinking I was going to learn Java. I haven't been able to get the java compiler to work. I followed the directions word for word and it does not compile from .java to a .class.