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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for books and articles to learn programming languages, specifically Java, but also includes suggestions for other languages like Python and C++. Participants share resources ranging from free PDFs to paid books.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests free C++ books by Bruce Eckel, noting their comprehensiveness and availability for download.
  • Another participant points to Oracle's online tutorials for Java as a decent resource.
  • Some participants propose learning Python first due to its perceived ease of learning, while others mention C++ for its speed and control.
  • A participant expresses gratitude for the recommendations and indicates a willingness to explore the suggested resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of the resources shared, but there are differing opinions on which programming language to start with, with no consensus on a single preferred language.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on personal experiences and may vary in relevance based on the learner's background and goals.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking to learn programming languages, particularly beginners looking for resources in Java, Python, or C++.

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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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