Thinking in Java (3rd Edition)

Description: It is with some pleasure that I review Bruce Eckel's third edition of his already-classic "Thinking in Java". Four years ago, I read his first edition. It had a rare elegance amongst the literal ton of Java books already on the market. Enough others must have agreed, for a second edition came out soon thereafter. And now we have this third edition, that describes the latest Java, version 1.4. If you are new to Java and are casting around for a suitable book, try this. The code examples and explanatory text are very clear. Little is assumed for prerequisites. Even if you have never programmed inany language, this will still be useful. Object oriented programming is explained in general terms that will be familiar to any C++ programmers. Plus, if you already know some Java, but are uncertain about various nooks and crannies, this book may also help flesh out your understanding. It is not a Dummies [trade mark??] book. The most complicated chapter seems to be about multithreading/concurr .. ISBN: 0131002872 Release Date: 06 December, 2002 List Price: $34.99 Author: Bruce Eckel Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR Last Updated: 06/26/2003

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