Re: Newbie question about Java book.

Lee wrote:
Saw "Java How to Program (7th Edition)" at my local book store.
Looked it up online and saw six reviews that all were pretty
favorable. Anyone else have any hands on with this book? Before I
shell out $90 for a book, I would like to be sure it is worth while.


Oh, that's the Deitel book. I didn't care for the C++ Deital book. I didn't think it was great for the very expensive price. Stroustrup was better in the end.

I can't say about Deitel because I didn't pick their Java book up, but if you want to save a few $$, use the O'Reilly book Learning Java instead. Nearly half the price, and perfectly fine for starting out (I did).
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