[Share] Head First Java - Second Edition.

Okay, NextGen mentioned this book in another thread...and since I've gotta learn Java for Uni, I figured I may as well have a looksee, even though booklearning ain't really my cup of tea. Took me a while to find the damned download as the book was made back in 2004 or so, so most download links have expired. I did eventually get my hands on it though, and I reckon it's fucken marvelous. Not only does it teach Java but really emphasizes the concepts of Object Oriented Programming. I'm only 80 pages in at the moment, but already I've learned a shitload of better coding practices that OOP can offer. Previously I was doing what I guess was a blend of procedural and OO programming.

Anyway, if you're learning any kind of OOP language (VB.NET...etc), I recommend at least the first 100 pages of this book, it's epic. If you're interested in Java it gets into that too. It doesn't really do the 'super basic' concepts so I recommend downloading a new version of NetBeans (A Java IDE) and the latest JDK edition from the java website, which will make your life a SHITLOAD easier when it comes to compiling etc (command prompt compiling can SMD frankly) After that you'll be able to follow along with all the code examples in the book.

Just thought I'd share the book with anyone that wants to learn more about OOP as well as Java.

Going to have to post an external download as the pdf is 108mb big and zipped is 104mb, gay.

Due to the filesize VirusTotal won't scan it (FUCK), so you'll just have to trust me I guess...

Here's the link:

http://www.media fire.com/?25x2y8byhmxm1ny

Enjoy niggas.

I hope its a Guud Book

Originally Posted by whit

I hope its a Guud Book

It is. Usually I read like... 10 pages of a programming book and end up being like; fuck this shit and deleting it. I started reading a VB book a little while ago, was skimming through the beginning chapters and found like 3 errors and code that was never explained rofl. This one is actually good, the authors made a point of not talking like a robot, + they give cool little side stories to emphasize previous points. It's rad, I like it.

Originally Posted by Jason

It is. Usually I read like... 10 pages of a programming book and end up being like; fuck this shit and deleting it. I started reading a VB book a little while ago, was skimming through the beginning chapters and found like 3 errors and code that was never explained rofl. This one is actually good, the authors made a point of not talking like a robot, + they give cool little side stories to emphasize previous points. It's rad, I like it.

Some of my favorite parts, including humor, all of which are intentional as a learning concept, and I thought to be great.

Java is alot like C++..
Well in Syntax

Author of this Book is funny

Thanks for sharing. I am already reading Wrox's Java, but I'll download and read this too

Originally Posted by whit

Java is alot like C++..
Well in Syntax

Author of this Book is funny

Yeah C\C++\Java\PHP\C# all have similar syntax.

Nice and Thanks for Sharing

I'll download this today, might be useful since I've started developing android apps.

@hell , Exactly why I read it. Still prefer hybrid mobile apps, But working on finishing some live wallpaper so still handy, Even though the SDK is the biggest paint in my programming career

Originally Posted by NextGen1

@hell , Exactly why I read it. Still prefer hybrid mobile apps, But working on finishing some live wallpaper so still handy, Even though the SDK is the biggest paint in my programming career

My hate for apple is too big to support the iPhone

Originally Posted by Hell_Demon

My hate for apple is too big to support the iPhone

This is why i bought an Android.. (Samsung) Seriously... coding at obj-c with that cocoa framework.. is a joke.
Development for android is way easier then i thought tbh.

Originally Posted by 'Bruno

This is why i bought an Android.. (Samsung) Seriously... coding at obj-c with that cocoa framework.. is a joke.
Development for android is way easier then i thought tbh.

Same ^^

oh, you guys learn programming at school, we at our shitty country don't

. Well it's a kewl country, but without any kind of developing ways...I mean in 5 computers engeeners only 3 knows how to program.

@ Android
Proof I love android

Plus I have android x86 installed on another machine.

@'Bruno, the development is easy, but the SDK is REALLY buggy when you get deep into it, If you pay enough attention, you will notice alot of smaller issues right from the start.

Also, development (in any language) is never really "Hard" , it's deployment that becomes a pain, I have tested numerous apps on different OS versions & different viewpoints , Some of the apps I am working on seem to work cross platform with no issues, on my tab some of the apps run a little slower on a viewpoint, some force close & other issues, to make a good app that works on most devices can be problematic & that is where the REAL work lies (IMO)

@Hell_Demon , When I said Hybrid & SDK I was referring to the issues with android SDK, and by hybrid I didn't mean Xplatform, I am still talking about dev(ing) a compiled .apk for android, just built on html5 & JavaScript instead of JAVA.

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