Head First Java, 2nd Edition by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Head First Java, 2nd Edition
Book Review: A great book for a beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
The casual style of all of the Head First books is great. What a nice change from the usually dry material. That being said, there are times when I would have preferred they just get to the point and dispense with the cuteness. Don't let that scare you away however. You will still learn from this book.Book Review: It teaches you about Java, not Java itself
Summary: 3 Stars
I am an English teacher by profession but I've always wanted to learn a programming language in order to be able to build simple interactive exercises for my students. I have a working knowledge in Visual Basic and JavaScript in which I've been working for the last couple of years. Not knowing where to start with Java, I picked this book based on the numerous positive comments and the fact that it is considered to be a beginner's book. However, my overall impression so far, I've covered the first five chapters, is that like some other programming books I've seen it teaches you about Java, but not Java. What I mean is that it gives you the description of the tools but it hardly tells you where, when and how to use these tools. Probably these are left to the reader to figure out. Now in my opionion this is too heavy a burden for a begginer who needs guidance all along. In my opinion, it's a bit like teaching foreign languages. Giving just grammar rules is never enough. Just as important, if not more, is to to provide situations where these rules are put to use. Book Review: Good book
Summary: 4 Stars
It starts very basic, so those of us who have already some experience with Java will find it boring at the beginning. I hope it gets more interesting as I move forward in the book.Book Review: Very good book
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't know anything about Java before reading this book, and after finishing it, I've improve my skills on programming by 200%Book Review: A diferent way to learn...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have little experience programming with Java, I know the basics.
I like this book cause it has a fresh approach to the Java Programming.
You will find in it a funny and easy reading and a series of interesting excersises to keep the concepts in your mind for a long time.
Worth it.