Big Java | 
 enlarge | Author: Cay S. Horstmann
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 89492
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.5
ISBN: 0470105542
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.71262
EAN: 9780470105542
ASIN: 0470105542
Publication Date: March 23, 2007
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Product Description
No one brews up a better Java guide than Cay Horstmann and in this Third Edition of Big Java he's perfected his recipe. Thoroughly updated to include Java 6, the Third Edition of Horstmann's bestselling text helps you absorb computing concepts and programming principles, develop strong problem-solving skills, and become a better programmer, all while exploring the elements of Java that are needed to write real-life programs. A top-notch introductory text for beginners, Big Java, Third Edition is also a thorough reference for students and professionals alike to Java technologies, Internet programming, database access, and many other areas of computer science. Features of the Third Edition: - The 'Objects Gradual' approach leads you into object-oriented thinking step-by-step, from using classes, implementing simple methods, all the way to designing your own object-oriented programs.
- A strong emphasis on test-driven development encourages you to consider outcomes as you write programming code so you design better, more usable programs
- Helpful "Testing Track" introduces techniques and tools step by step, ensuring that you master one before moving on to the next
- New teaching and learning tools in WileyPLUS--including a unique assignment checker that enables you to test your programming problems online before you submit them for a grade
- Graphics topics are developed gradually throughout the text, conveniently highlighted in separate color-coded sections
- Updated coverage is fully compatible with Java 5 and includes a discussion of the latest Java 6 features
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 Great book October 22, 2008
This book is written in plain english. I like the way they build on a project.
A strong introduction October 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First, this is unmistakably a book for entry-level programmers. The experienced might find other books more useful -- this one starts with basic principles.
That said, I still found it useful enough to keep my copy after I was through with the course that required it.
The writing is very clear, with numerous examples. Concepts from variables to multithreading are generally explained in an easy-to-follow manner. The book is nicely laid out and well-indexed, too, and the combination of traits makes it a good quick-reference tool for a refresher.
It is, however, lacking in depth of technical detail. This makes it easily accessible to new programmers, but experienced ones will want to have other references handy.
review September 24, 2008
The book is a good source for creating code in java. It takes you step by step through the process of learning Java code writting.
 Don't buy unless you have to for a course April 22, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
So-so ho hum textbook. Only got it as it was required for a course I was taking. I would NOT recommend this as a resource to learn the language - you are gonna get rid of it as soon as the class is over. Buy it as cheap as you can and dump it after the class.
Good March 30, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Having never taken a program course before this, I was pleasantly surprised at the candid nature of Horstmann's writing. Often, author of textbooks will sound promising in their introductions but not deliver in the execution of a tome. Here, however, we find in Horstmann a author gifted at explaining difficult concepts with a lucidity that cannot always be taken for granted. Bravo!
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