Java Books / Links

samsong_1234

I am looking to get a head start before Uni, and would like to maybe pick up a book or links that i can start learning java and C++ from scratch.

Has anyone any recommendations ?

I was lookin at some books on amazon but they are really expensive.

wolfman

Hmmm you could simply start by googling around. Or even learning something like C# which is very similar to Java, but has some excellent articles out there. I can't recommend any books (I hated the ones my uni recommended, DON'T get Judy Bishop, Java Gently. Awful book).

Download Eclipse, it's an excellent free IDE for developing Java apps. And get hold of the JDK (Java Development Kit) from the Sun website.

You'll want to look at things such as:
- Anything regarding object orientated coding.
- Test Driven Development, writing unit tests, using jUnit etc...

Make sure you get all of the API's too for the Java framework. It's a great reference point when wondering what object to use, how to use it etc...

As with anything like this, the best way to learn is to set yourself a target or small project, and try to do it. When you find something you're stuck on, read books, online etc...

samsong_1234

i was gonna pick up java for dummies and C++

Grabbing this eclipse now. will scour the web for some links to begin me. Might pick up the books too off amazon, only like 7 quid a piece

Genghis

I'd recommend C++: The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt for all things C++ and Software Engineering by Ian Sommerville for a broader look on programming techniques.

Also, I vaguely remember Java In a Nutshell being quite helpful back in my Java days.

I'd recommend starting with Java as its quite a simple language to learn but if you're hellbent on learning C++ then check the Microsoft website for a free version of Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition.

samsong_1234

wolfman wrote: »

Hmmm you could simply start by googling around. Or even learning something like C# which is very similar to Java, but has some excellent articles out there. I can't recommend any books (I hated the ones my uni recommended, DON'T get Judy Bishop, Java Gently. Awful book).

Download Eclipse, it's an excellent free IDE for developing Java apps. And get hold of the JDK (Java Development Kit) from the Sun website.

You'll want to look at things such as:
- Anything regarding object orientated coding.
- Test Driven Development, writing unit tests, using jUnit etc...

Make sure you get all of the API's too for the Java framework. It's a great reference point when wondering what object to use, how to use it etc...

As with anything like this, the best way to learn is to set yourself a target or small project, and try to do it. When you find something you're stuck on, read books, online etc...

have that eclipse downloaded now, gonna use it with the sun website. Nice one. Dont see much point in getting that book really, might still get the C++ ones though.