Reddit mentions of Intro to Java Programming, Comprehensive Version (10th Edition)

There are tons of resources in many different formats of many different qualities.

On the sidebar to the right, there are quite a few. You should pick the format you're most comfortable with -- book, video, course, etc.

As I've read a few books, for absolute beginners, Intro to java: Comprehensive was pretty good. Very easy to get into to.

Thinking in Java or The Java Reference Book are pretty good for people who already know the concepts of programming.

I haven't watched videos for learning java or taken any courses, so this is all I can give you.

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I've found a playlist on YouTube, I've only watched the two first videos, but they seem great.

As a beginner, you'd first have to install Java and also a tool to easy use java -- an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for example. Plenty of YouTube videos covering that.

Here is a course that alot of people seem to like and recommend: MOOC

Lastly, some advice: Stick through with it if you really want to program. Learning to program at first is the hardest part on the journey.

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Intro to Java Programming by Daniel Liang

Really nice book with tons of exercises.

I am in an Associates program for programming right now so I am not really self teaching, although for some courses I am, but the best piece of advice I have heard to stay motivated is that you have to have a concrete goal. So things like learning a language or finding a job aren't really concrete goals, but something like I want to develop an android app that does "X" would be a concrete goal.


Also, I have found it easier to learn the more I learn. So that is pretty motivating as well. If you need a good resource and you are willing to spend money, [this book] (https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Java-Programming-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0133761312) is what I am using for my java class right now and it is excellent.

If you're starting completely from scratch (no programming knowledge at all), then learn Java. Intro to Java Programming is a pretty good and in depth book. Chapters 1-13 should be good enough to get started with Java programming.

If you want something faster or just need a refresher, than the Java tutorials from TutorialsPoint could work.

Other wise, if you already know Java, the BNR Android Programming book is a really good book for Android programming. It covers a lot of topics; the basics all the way to the more advanced, real world applications.

The Android Developers site is incredibly useful as well. The training and API guide sections do a good job at explaining more specific things and some sections include code snippets.

The biggest hurdle for me when I started was just setting everything up. Installing Java and Android studio was a pain because all the hiccups. It's more stable and straight forward to install now though. I'm pretty sure the intro chapter in the BNR book covers installation as well.

I really liked Intro to java programming, comprehensive version

It's a standard textbook, so it's a bit dry, but it has plenty of challenging exercises that help you master the content.

Yes, but a lot of it it's also a lot insanely simple one liners because it's a basic stuff on HTML, CSS, Javascripts, Node, and a few other thing I think. It's not just JAVA.

But I mean just a quick google search bring up https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Java-Programming-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0133761312/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472823710&sr=1-1 which a book of over 1000 pages. You can't tell me there is only a days worth of knowledge and practice in there.

The issue with JAVA and interactive sites is it has to be compiled making it probably not the friendlies thing to host.

Edit: Someone just posted this in the irc channel and figured it may help :P.

https://github.com/Michael0x2a/curated-programming-resources/blob/master/resources.md#java

I recommend this one : Introduction to Java programming. I used the 7th edition in university.

Depending on how much C++ you know, I believe it would be best to start with one of the introductory books and skim real fast through parts which are perfectly clear to you, as a learning resource I can suggest either: https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Java-Programming-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0133761312 I even decided to buy physical book in order to get all the extra content, if you finish that book from cover to cover, do all the exercises and do online quizes and read bonus chapters you will have I dare to say "godlike" foundation in JavaSE and some decent introductory JavaEE knowledge as well (bonus chapters), or if you prefer to read something a bit more modern (Java 8/9) I would suggest: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Java-Program-Early-Objects-Deitel/dp/0134743350/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

maybe the liang java book if you want an actual textbook? it's a pretty thorough introductory book and even gets some algorithm practice in, so you could solidify old concepts and fill in any gaps in your knowledge before moving on to a specialization.

otherwise the bot knows whats up and you could check the online resources it linked to.

for motivation what worked for me was promising myself i'd do a certain number of hours per day (i picked 3). if you have trouble finding the time, what i recommend is resetting your sleep schedule so that you get up 3 hours early (or however much you want to do it).

then you make yourself do 3 hours of focused practice when you're at you're most well rested and focused and when you're guaranteed not to have unexpected interruptions. do this for 3 months. congratulations, you've now picked up the programming habit.

for me i no longer worry about hours per day because it's just become what i do for fun when i'm by myself, but committing to 3 hours per day for 3 months is how i got here. from a fellow learner.

I used this book in my programming class. It's got a really good section on javsfx. I have no idea your skill level, or what kind of questions you have, so sorry if this isn't helpful. But try and find a PDF online of this maybe. https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Java-Programming-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0133761312

https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Programming-Structures-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0134670949/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6W47Z6EEEJ2BDGWFAPHJ

This is the one I use. The price went down.


https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Java-Programming-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0133761312

This is the older edition. It has more material for cheaper price. It's the same book and the one I used when I was in uni.

Hi. Happy new year! How are you doing?

Do you need this book?
https://www.amazon.com/Intro-Java-Programming-Comprehensive-Version/dp/0133761312

If yes. I have it.

Introducion to Java is pretty nice. Before Oracle bought Sun Microsystems, an engineer friend who works at Sun recommended me Thinking in Java.