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Java Programming Learning Aids

  • 17-04-2016 10:47pm
    #1
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,471 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm trying to refresh myself with Java which I last used about 15 years ago at Uni.

    In my job I'll be writing Java using Eclipse and to ease myself into it I want to get back up to speed with the syntax and quirks/effects of this language.

    I've signed up for a free Udemy course called Java Tutorial for Complete Beginners (https://www.udemy.com/java-tutorial/learn/v4/overview). I'm finding it a bit dry, but will probably persevere with it.

    Are there any recommended books for Java - I'll not be working with Android, or websites.
    Finally, is there an alternative course I should be doing for Java or Eclipse?


    Thanks.


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  • #2
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,471 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Hi, I've been looking at Head First Java and Effective Java.

    Does anyone have either of these books? I'll be moving across from a proprietary language so was wondering which would be more suitable? I'd like a good overview of OOD.

    As an aside, any good recommendations for general programming design and concepts? Something that covers the higher level of structuring and thinking out your solutions.


  • #3
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,471 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Is there much of a difference between Java 6 and Java 8? I'm thinking of opting for the Effective Java book, but it is upto date for Java 6 and not Java 8. I see what has been subsequently introduced - things like Lambda, etc.

    Is Effective Java now redundant or where should I refer to for assistance?

    Thanks.


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