Java 2 from Scratch

by Steven Haines

This text walks the reader through the analysis, design and implementation of a functioning application using Java 2. It presents the critical programming concepts and techniques associated with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789721732
• ISBN13: 9780789721730
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Que Pub
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Systematic,Highly Organized and Highly Informative

Teaching How to program in Java is just one aspect of this book. There is much more to it. For anyone wishing to pursue software programming career and wish to know the complete software development life cycle from design to implementation, This is the best book to start with. From the design phase, Author Discusses the various design methodologies and converts the design into the technical requirements and then prepartion of USE CASES in a very crystal clear fashion. The confidence of the reader builds up as each chapter progresses. Each Chapter builds on the previous one and the running example of STOCK TRACKER APPLICATION continues throughout the book. Each Java Programming concept is discussed and incorporated as the need arises depending on the functionality of the application being built along the way. I liked the analysis of the problems and the logic with which the application is being built. The book also discusses the best practices of coding and naming variables too including the structured way of writing the source code. One excellent aspect of this book is, it does discuss the syntax and semantics in the relevant context as the features are being added to the application rather than first discussing the capabilities and features of Java. This is the good book to start learning and gaining confidence in the Object Oriented Programming and Java. The book is very neatly organized for reference. The Author Holds the attention of reader throughout the book. Curiosity builds chapter after chapter. It really gives a solid base as far as the fundamentals are concerned. Recommended both for novice and expert programmer.

I'm pretty much a beginner.... most helpful Java book I own

I disagree with those who say this is not good for beginners. I'm the type that I can't learn by just reading and doing aimless examples. This book holds my interest because everything is in the context of "We need to know this because it'll be in our application later..."It's really easy reading because it's written sorta like this really cool professor I used to have used to speak.I've gone through a couple of different Java books. This one is the most helpful because there is CONSTANT reinforcement of the basics throughout the whole book. There are better, more realistic explanations of where things are derived from, and architecture and design concepts. I think this book is TOTALLY for beginners. Even though you are writing a swing app, as a beginner, you still need to know loops, datatypes, exception handling, etc., no matter what you end up doing with Java, and this book takes you through all of it. I think it's best for beginners who are willing to do it 'cover to cover'. I don't think it's wonderful as a reference, 'cos it's not laid out that way.

Excellent Book

I am consultant who is getting ready to take the Java Developer Exam and this is an excellent Java book that does a fine job at teaching object-oriented analysis, design and implementation, which is by itself far more valuable than Java. Yes, I do agree that it might not be the best book for a beginner, but that fact alone doesn't make it a "bad" book. Please, remember that Java is growing by leaps and bounds, and you are as likely to buy snake oil that will cure all your problems as you are to find the Holly Grail of Java books that will teach you everything--including the basics. I have learned OO and Java on my own and these are a few recommendations: Sorry, you have to read a 'few' books like Thinking in Java (watch for the 2nd Edition,) use an excellent reference like Java Class Libraries (3 books that come close to the Java Holy Grail,) or Java in a Nutshell before you become familiar with the subject and move on to the intermediate level.Lastly, p.l.e.a.s.e avoid taking the geeky road to success, learn UML (Applying UML and Patterns), the whole life cycle, and the business for which you are going to be developing these applications-we tend to forget that this is the hand that feeds us.

Best book to start with

I think the best way to learn any language is to get a expert sit next to you and guide through all your problems in your learning process,the book accomplishes the same, It further goes ahead to guide you through a project in java, which would give you sufficient confidence in your real world projects.

Shows you the full picture of developing software

Java 2 from Scratch is an excellent book. It begins at the beginning, taking you through analysis, design, learning Java, then actually writing the app. I think it's better than one of my previous favorites, The Tao of Objects. I've searched a long time for a book that shows the whole picture of creating software. There are plenty of books on languages, plenty on OO methodologies, etc., but this is the first that integrates the various disciplines. This is not a ...for Dummies book. It does seem to assume some experience, although I think a determined beginner could digest all the things presented. I would recommend it to anyone. If you should get stuck, you can post a message to the newsgroup comp.lang.java.programmer for clarification.