Big Java

by Cay S. Horstmann

No one brews up a better Java guide than Cay Horstmann and in this Third Edition of Big Java he's perfected his recipe. Thoroughly updated to include Java 6, the Third Edition of Horstmann's bestselling text helps you absorb computing concepts and programming principles, develop strong problem-solving skills, and become a better programmer, all while exploring the elements of Java that are needed to write real-life programs. A top-notch introductory text for beginners, Big Java , Third Edition is also a thorough reference for students and professionals alike to Java technologies, Internet programming, database access, and many other areas of computer science. Features of the Third Edition:

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Computer Science, Programming, Technical, Textbooks

1204 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Fer Prz · Rating 3 out of 5]

My most fond memory from my bachelor's degree. Java was fun, easy, and very friendly. I have stepped away from OOP but could throw down on this obsolete language if needed.

[Ioo Vilmos]

Very well documented and good explanations.
Also, some project ideas from the end of the chapters are quite interesting.