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Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,863 PointsJava Text/Reference Books?
Hey Treehouse,
I was wondering if anyone knows of any up-to-date and worthwhile Java Textbooks (either learn-to or just reference) that you would recommend to add to my library. I'm still old-fashioned and like to have physical books on my shelves. Lol. :)
What would Craig Dennis say?
2 Answers
Seth Kroger
56,416 Points- Java: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition Oracle Press's official beginner's book.
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Java: The Complete Reference, Ninth Edition
- Effective Java (2nd Edition) Widely considered the "If you only buy one Java book, get this one"
- Java 8 Lambdas: Functional Programming For The Masses Great intro and explanation of lambda's and the new streams library for functional programming.
Steven Deutsch
21,046 PointsHey Jason Anders,
While I don't know the first thing about Java, I heard these two books were good:
Java Complete Reference 9th Ed.
I like to have physical books as well :) I always have and always will! I remember reading somewhere that you can read 20% faster from a book than you can from a screen. Don't quote me on the accuracy of that statistic, however, I thought it explained one of the reasons why I like physical books so much.
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,863 PointsThanks Steven! :)
I will check those two out.
I agree. I will always have books (actually just bought another book shelf lol). I believe you can read faster, and in my opinion, read better and retain more.
Thanks again!!
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,863 PointsJason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,863 PointsThanks much Seth!
The Lambda's one I think will be for sure. :)