Reviews for The Java Programming Language

1. Simply the best

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, January 12th, 2004

   One of the the best Java books available from the people who really know about the language. If you want to learn Java, it's a must-have book.

2. Excellent Comprehensive Guide.

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, January 12th, 2002

   Direct from the creators of the Java programming language, this Third Edition of The Java Programming Language is a valuable resource for both novice and advanced programmers.
   This third edition has been structured to give more in-depth treatment of the newer language features, as well as informative examples on using some of the new APIs.
   New and/or revised in this edition:
   More details on language features, including an expanded section on nested classes;
   More comprehensive treatment of garbage collection and related programming issues
   coverage of new APIs, such as collections and internationalization.
   Thoroughly revised from start to finish, this edition fully covers the features of the current release of the Java programming language and class libraries. The book serves as a tutorial introduction to the language and essential libraries as well as a reference.
   Experienced programmers will find this new edition to be a valuable reference, and will gain new insights into the subtleties of the language. Novice and intermediate programmers will benefit from the valuable examples and clear explanations of language and library features. Make sure you understand the contents of this book before you begin any serious development for the Java platform.

3. Best comprehensive java reference

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, February 12th, 2001

   This book is one of the best references I have ever come across for Java. This book is for someone who is familiar with Java and wishes to learn all those nuts & bolts about Java and the right approach in using Java on a day-to-day basis. In my opinion, this book is a must have for all serious Java professionals. It does make a big difference after reading this book.

4. Good For Getting To The point

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, March 12nd, 2000

   I'm reading this along with five other books on Java, and, after some investigation, this is now may main book; If I don't quite get a concept I then refer to the others.

5. Cool for people experienced programmers

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, September 12th, 1999

   A no nonsence walkthrough of core thing in Java - very well written - good for experienced programmers - bad for inexperienced (I think).