Java Good books/articles I can learn java from? Or another programming language?

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The discussion centers around resources for learning programming, specifically mentioning free PDFs and books. A notable recommendation is Bruce Eckel's C++ books, which are available for free and are described as comprehensive. Additionally, Oracle's online tutorials for Java are highlighted as useful resources. There is also a suggestion to consider learning Python first due to its ease of use, while C++ is noted for its speed and control. Participants express enthusiasm about exploring these resources further.
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From free PDF's to books I have to buy. Anything that will be helpful
 
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From free PDF's to books I have to buy. Anything that will be helpful

Hey mariexotoni and welcome to the forums.

One book that I can recommend that is free (I used this a very long time ago) is the C++ books by Bruce Eckel. I don't know exactly what they are like now but they were very comprehensive and they are free to download. Take a look here:

http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/docs/books/eckel/
 
thanks so much!
 
Alright. Sorry if this wasn't what you were looking for, and this is probably a bit late, but I suggest you use Python (much easier to learn) first, or C++ (a lot faster to program in and a bit faster to run, as well as giving you more control) as chiro recommended.
 
okay, no it's not too late. :) going to start lookin' at it over the weekend when i have some extra time to play with.
 
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