Need best book to learn java?

Question

I am 15 and a complete noob in terms of programming.Though I am excellent at hardware stuff.I want to learn java it is very useful for me in the future but confused how to start with.I want a book with all the latest information like using the new IDE eclipse(I dont want netbeans I only want ecipse).I want a book that could teach a 15year old boy(not too complex).I have heard of Head First Java but I wanted to know if it teaches in eclipse or simple text editor....???
If you can suggest me some books please help.Also please tell me how long would it take to complete the book.

Answer 1

Here is the Oracle tutorial. The recommended IDE is Netbeans but the tutorial does not adhere to just one editor.

Click on Getting Started.

If you are using Eclipse then make sure you know how to work breakpoints and can debug a program by stopping its execution and browsing the contents of variable.



Have fun.

Answer 2

Head First Java is an amazing book for a beginner and definitely what i would recommend.

See the most important thing to learn in java is not the syntax, but the concepts; which this book will do for you. The book is simple, engaging and teaches irrespective of previous programming experience (great for you) and the IDE you will use. At least it helped me a lot.

The book is not "notepad" or IDE specific, learning how to use an IDE is a different matter. If eclipse is your IDE of choice, just download and start using it while learning from the book and very soon you will have a good handle on both java and the IDE. If you need help with using java on Eclipse following tutorial and link should be useful.



http://www.vogella.com/articles/Eclipse/article.html

http://eclipsetutorial.sourceforge.net/totalbeginner.html

Answer 3

There is no "pleasant" ebook to learn Java programming in view that each publication systems the area from one more direction - and every student does as good. In any case, you fairly cannot learn far more than the basics in any ebook. Rather finding out to software in Java or another programming language/atmosphere takes time and apply. Alas, there aren't substitutes or short cuts.

Answer 4

Get "Big Java". If you want a book on Eclipse, you'll need a book on Eclipse, not a general book on Java.



Your decision to use only Eclipse is short-sighted. It is favored by programmers who think UNIX is best because it shows everyone how tough you are.