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Java Forum / General / December 2005Good Intermediate/Advanced Java book
I am looking into getting a good Intermediate/Advanced Java book. I have been programming for quite a while and do not really need to learn programming basics, or how to use OOP. It seems every other book is learn in 21 days, .. for dummies, .. for the complete beginner. What I am looking for mostly is a book that explains how to use Java effectively and efficiently. I was looking at the CORE Java 2: Volume 2 book as I had good experience with the CORE PHP book. If anyone has any comments about this book, or any other books that you recommend it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. > What I am looking for mostly is a book that explains how to use Java > effectively and efficiently. There is exactly one extremely good book that fits that description. Effective Java, Joshua Bloch, Addison Wesley Josh's other book (written with Neal Gafter, who has posted here in the past but I don't know if he still reads) called "Java Puzzlers" is also very worthwhile. It's more about what NOT to do than what to do, but it also gives you a very solid grounding in the language definition.  Signaturewww.designacourse.com The Easiest Way To Train Anyone... Anywhere. Chris Smith - Lead Software Developer/Technical Trainer MindIQ Corporation > There is exactly one extremely good book that fits that description. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > very worthwhile. It's more about what NOT to do than what to do, but it > also gives you a very solid grounding in the language definition. This sounds like exactly the book I'm looking for. Thanks! > I am looking into getting a good Intermediate/Advanced Java book. I > have been programming for quite a while and do not really need to learn [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > any comments about this book, or any other books that you recommend it > would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. short answer: Effective Java Joshua Blochs > I am looking into getting a good Intermediate/Advanced Java book. I > have been programming for quite a while and do not really need to learn [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > any comments about this book, or any other books that you recommend it > would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Just to add to the rest of the chorus...Effective Java by Josh Bloch. Take a look at the other recommendations here: http://www.techbookreport.com/JavaIndex.html > I am looking into getting a good Intermediate/Advanced Java book. I > have been programming for quite a while and do not really need to learn [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > any comments about this book, or any other books that you recommend it > would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. In addition to what the others suggested, I would say you'll also need an introduction to the Java-specific language features if you're new to Java. Most of Java is very familiar for someone who comes from other OO languages, but there are some things that can confuse you - and Bloch's Effective Java predates many of those. For the latest enhancements have a look at: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/guide/language/ SignatureBeware the False Authority Syndrome Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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