Java 7 for Absolute Beginners

by Jay Bryant

Java 7 Programming for Absolute Beginners introduces the new core, open source Java Development Kit. Its focus is on practical knowledge and its completeness―it provides all the bits and pieces an utter novice needs to get started programming in Java.   It seems as if everyone is writing applications or apps these days for Android, BlackBerry, and the enterprise―it's where the money's at. But, how do they do it? Well, it's best to start by learning Java, one of the most popular programming languages around these days, still. Yes, that's right.  This

338 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 2011

Reviews

[Weam Adel · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a nice book, but its topics are not organized well, and it lacks lots of the topics that an "Absolute" beginner may want to know about. Some parts also lack decent explanations. I liked the most the chapter about Garbage Collection, it is very informative, thank you.

[Memo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average book for Java programmers. It lacks several good practices.

[Seth Hargis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good book for simple coding, to advanced. It teaches very well, would recommend to any coder in a heart-beat.