While I havn't finished going through this book yet, it appears to be a very good resource for someone trying to get a jump on Java.While not as detailed as some of the other resources out there, there are plenty of coding examples to illustrate and prove different programming concepts.The books takes the learn by doing approach and I like that.
There is one reason I gave this book 4 stars and that is spelling errors.Whiel there aren't a lot of spelling errors, there are enough for me to notice, and I'm not big on spelling.However, when you are writing/producing a book for something as syntax-specific as a programming language, you better be sure to have everything right.
Overall, a great book and a good teaching/ self-learning aid.
Product Description
Even with no programming experience, you can master the basics of Java programming in just one weekend! On Friday evening, you'll begin with an introduction to Java as you install the SDK. Pick up the pace on Saturday as you learn the basics of Java by beginning a calculator application that you will build on throughout the book. Program your calculator's appearance as you conquer graphical user interfaces. On Sunday you'll begin incorporating interfaces, applets, and threads. Wrap things up with coverage of advanced Java programming and utilities.
In Just One Weekend You'll Learn How To:
* Use the abstract windowing toolkit to program GUIs
* Understand the basics of variables, arrays, and object-oriented programming
* Program graphics for a lightweight component as you build a calculator application
* Convert applications to Swing
* Use interfaces and event handling to develop an event model
* Add features to your applications that allow them to read and write files
About the Author
Joseph P. Russell is a development programmer for Meditech, a major medical information systems software and service company, developing software for their client/server financial products.He is also a contributing writer to the Web site EastCoastGames.com.He is a graduate of Rhode Island College where he majored in computer science.
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