Fundamentals [With Includes JDK 1.2 Plus All the Source Code...]

by Gary Cornell and Cay S. Horstmann

The bestselling guide for serious programmers updated to the Java 2 Platform (formerly code named JDK 1.2) Ask any experienced Java.programmer: Core Java delivers the real-world guidance you need to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130819336
• ISBN13: 9780130819338
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 742 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Most detailed Java book there is

I have read several Java books, and looked into many others. This is the mose detailed and in-depth books on Java that I have read. It's perfect for anyone who has a good grasp on Java fundamentals and wants to take their programming to the next level. It is also great for a reference book since it is chuck full of facts and examples. If your a beginner, this book maybe a little difficult to learn off of. For beginners, I would recommend Just Java by Van der Linden.

Great for VB developers learning Java

I'm an experienced VB programmer who understands advanced object-oriented concepts and has been itching to learn a language that can implement them. Coming from a strong VB background, this book was IDEAL for me. I don't think I would recommend it to someone who was new to programming, but this book has really gotten me up to speed quickly. I honestly can't imagine a better way they could have laid it out or presented the information.The tone was conversational, and there were lots of high-level discussion paragraphs (for me, this is good, because I hate thinly disguised reference material). The whys are covered, as well as the whats and hows. Maybe this book isn't appropriate for people coming from other backgrounds, but I think it's ideal for VB developers who want to learn about Java - not just semantic differences, but the core philosophical undercurrents of both language. (Note - the book is peppered with mini-sidebars for VB programmers and C++ programmers.)

No nonsense only common sense

This book excellent for those who want to learn Java and for those who need an excellent reference. All examples actually do make sense. I didn't know Java, only C++ and build a game by just reading the book and apply the clear examples in my own code. Now I'm using the book as a reference. I bought about 10 books on Java but this one and Volume 2 are next to my keyboard, ready to be used.

Fast Learn

I've been programming primarily in VB and C++ and using components within my ASP scripts. I wanted to expand my development knowledge to Java and this book got me started very quickly! Some people may have been annoyed with all the comparisons, but I was familiar with both so it made learning a lot easier. Language comparison was key to my java learning. It got me off the ground very quickly (once I found the time to write some of the code!) I would highly recommend this book to someone who is interested in getting up to speed with Java quickly and has background in any programming lanugage. Introduction to Objects and Classes was straightforward along with the other attributes of an OOPL.If you don't have any programming experience this book may still work for you just ignore the VB and C/C++ highlights sprinkled throughout the book. Your learning curve will be a little steeper but the end result is a solid understanding of the "core" basics of Java.I also have the "Core PHP" book which is an excellent read as well and with the release of PHP4 having support for Java, it makes the whole thing come together nicely!

The best way for programmers to learn Java

This is a revised and updated edition of the authors' excellent Java 1.1 book. In a sea of horrible Java books (including garbage by Grand, Walsh, and Deitel), this volume provides welcome relief.The explanations are clearly written and backed up by good examples. The material is accurate and up to date.This book is the best Java tutorial for people who already know how to program. Readers who know C++ or Visual Basic will appreciate the scattered notes that compare Java to those languages. The only possible drawback is that non-programmers may have trouble understanding some of the concepts.This is a large volume that provides good coverage of most major topics, including more than a hundred pages about Swing. However, some important topics (e.g., threads) have been moved back to Volume 2. I can hardly wait.BTW, Sun renamed Java 1.2 last December. It is now called Java 2. This book has just appeared with a new cover that reflects the name change. Buy either one -- they're really the same book.