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PUBLIC MARKS from tadanderson with tags java & books

2014

Android for Programmers and Android How to Program (2nd Editions) Book Reviews

This review is for two books. It is for Android: How to Program (2nd Edition) and Android for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach (2nd Edition) . Why? Because Android: How to Program (2nd Edition) includes the entire Android for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach (2nd Edition) book.

2013

Java Coding Guidelines: 75 Recommendations for Reliable and Secure Programs Book Review

Although this book is written for the Java programmer, I would recommend reading it to any .NET or iOS developer as well. It is a must read for the Java developer, but is also a valuable read for developers of other languages because the guidelines are often built around a programmer's intent.

Core Java (9th Edition) , Volume I and Volume II Book Reviews

This review covers both Core Java Volume I--Fundamentals (9th Edition) and Core Java, Volume II--Advanced Features (9th Edition).

The Java Tutorial: A Short Course on the Basics (5th Edition) Book Review

If you are interested in getting started with Java, or just object oriented programming, this is a great book to start with.

Implementing Domain-Driven Design Book Review

I highly recommend this book to every software architect and developer. Even if you don't go all out DDD there is a ton of great advice and wisdom found in this book that will help you improve your skills.

2012

Programming Android: Java Programming for the New Generation of Mobile Devices Book Review

The Android environment is a complex one. At least I found it to be more complex than iOS and .NET. Without this book I would not have gotten very far.

Java Application Architecture: Modularity Patterns with Examples Using OSGi Book Review

Finally someone has put the most important software architecture practices into words. Within this book lies the concepts that are the heart of true agility.

2011

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours (Covering Java 7 and Android) (6th Edition) Book Review

If you want a well rounded introduction to JAVA 7, look no further. This book touches on all the things you would expect in an introduction to a programming language.

Java for Programmers (2nd Edition) Book Review

If you have never owned a Deitel book, you owe it to yourself to get one sometime. If you are a Java developer, or want to be a Java developer, I would recommend starting with this one.

Java The Complete Reference, 8th Edition Book Review

This is a great place to start learning Java. I think the book is good for beginners to start learning Java, as well as great reference for those experienced with Java.

Java, A Beginner's Guide, 5th Edition Book Review

I think this book is great for the person who is new to Java and new to programming.