Thinking in Java

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Thinking in Java (ISBN:978-0131872486) is a book about the Java programming language, written by Bruce Eckel and first published in 1998. Prentice Hall published the 4th edition of the work in 2006. The book represents a print version of Eckel’s “Hands-on Java” seminar.[1] Bruce Eckel wrote “On Java8” as a sequel for Thinking in Java and it is available in Google Play as an ebook.

Publishing history

Eckel has made various versions of the book publicly available online.[2]

Reception

  • Tech Republic says:
"The particularly cool thing about Thinking in Java is that even though a large amount of information is covered at a rapid pace, it is somehow all easily absorbed and understood. This is a testament to both Eckel’s obvious mastery of the subject and his skilled writing style."[1]
  • Linux Weekly News praised the book in its review.[3]
  • CodeSpot says:
"Thinking in Java is a must-read book, especially if you want to do programming in Java programing language or learn Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)."[4]

Awards

Thinking in Java has won multiple awards from professional journals:

  • 1998 Java Developers Journal Editors Choice Award for Best Book [5]
  • Jolt Productivity Award, 1999[6]
  • 2000 JavaWorld Readers Choice Award for Best Book[5][7]
  • 2001 JavaWorld Editors Choice Award for Best Book [5][7]
  • 2003 Software Development Magazine Jolt Award for Best Book [7]
  • 2003 Java Developers Journal Readers Choice Award for Best Book [5][7]
  • 2007 Java Developer’s Journal Readers’ Choice Best Book[8]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jump-start your programming skills with Thinking in Java | TechRepublic". http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-1049569.html. 
  2. ↑ "Books & Book Support". http://www.mindviewinc.com/Books/. 
  3. ↑ "LWN Review: Thinking in Java". https://lwn.net/Reviews/ThinkingInJava.php3. 
  4. ↑ "Thinking in Java". https://www.codespot.org/review-thinking-in-java/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Amazon - Thinking In Java
  6. ↑ 9th Annual Jolt and Productivity Awards, Dr. Dobbs Journal, 1999
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Powells' Books - Thinking in Java
  8. ↑ SYS-CON Media Announces the 2007 Java Developer's Journal Readers' Choice Awards




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