Reddit reviews Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach

Intro: Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach

2nd edition by Stuart Reges and Marty Stepp

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Building Java Programs: A back to basics approach is the one I'm using right now for my class. It is expensive ( you can get it for around $55 on amazon) but I find it easy to read and therefore easy to learn the stuff.

I don't have much experience with MatLab but have you had any experience with object orientation? Java programs tend to be strongly object oriented so you might want to learn about that. As for getting into Android in particular, I'm on the learning stages as well. I would look at some java resources http://www.youtube.com/user/mybringback has a good series on learning Java I believe and they are coming out with new videos constantly. As for other materials http://www.amazon.com/Building-Java-Programs-Basics-Approach/dp/0136091814 is a beautiful resource for learning the basics of Java, however if you feel comfortable with MatLab this might be too simple for you. Either way. Find something and dive in!

I was in your position a year ago, all I have to say is keep practicing and it'll eventually click. I ended up reading this book over the summer and it helped out so much on the stuff I wasn't getting (MAKE SURE YOU READ IT FRONT TO BACK!).

I find Building Java Programs, A Back to Basics Approach 2nd Ed. to be the most coherent while learning. I have several books but this one makes the most sense, but it is a bit expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/Building-Java-Programs-Approach-Edition/dp/0136091814/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341698314&sr=8-1&keywords=building+java+programs+a+back+to+basics+approach

I'll definitely give that book a look. The reason I'm using this book is because it's the book for the class I'm taking. This is the book.

Thanks again for the extensive replies to this post. I really appreciate your help.

I am bias to Building Java Programs by Stuart Reges and Marty Stepp

Also their corresponding CS1 and CS2 classes.

This thread is fucking stupid. Everyone is giving their opinion on language learning. Just learn Java OP, spend no time on anything else. If you want to make an Android game, that is. Here's a link to the best Java book I have found: http://www.amazon.com/Building-Java-Programs-Approach-Edition/dp/0136091814/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354886722&sr=8-1&keywords=building+java

Ready through the first 8 or so chapters (they have practice problems too), and then learn about how to code specifically in Android (Google has some fantastic guides on it). It will be a project longer than 3 months if you aren't ready to devote 2-3 hours a day for 3 months. (minimum).