Re: Good books for a complete beginner!

On 30 Aug 2005 18:57:21 -0700, potnisanish@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> And if I were to continue on with learning Java, would Java for
> Absolute Beginners be a good book?

I am not terribly well versed on the best books,
I am hoping others might potter along to give advice.
Though you might have a look through the list compiled by
TechBookReport mentioned earlier. I have noticed that
person takes a particular interest in good books for
learning Java and has put the benefit of that knowledge
on the link they gave earlier.

>..It is mainly for beginners (duh) and
> it goes over game-making. I am most interested in game-making.

Flash is actually a good language for game making, but
then, so is Java (both Applets and desktop applications).

Whether or not Java is the perfect teaching language
depends on the person, and you might find it best to
pursue Java first. Just make sure you consider your options
and where you want to go with it (are you looking to get
employment programming? Whole different thing.. etc.).

--
Andrew Thompson
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"Let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late."
Bob Dylan 'All Along The Watchtower'
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