Talk Java to Me [With Contains Animated Demos, Java Compiler, Debugger..]

by Harry McIntosh

A thorough introduction to writing in Java using an interactive multimedia CD-ROM. The CD-ROM is broken into 9 lessons with short quizzes and exercises in the book. It contains example programs and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571690441
• ISBN13: 9781571690449
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Waite Group Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

One warning...

It should be noted that the material, as presented, teaches Java per the JDK 1.02, so it does not cover some newer features of the language and standard classes.This should not be seen as a condemnation of an otherwise excellent course, just a note that someone finishing this book may want to then move to a JDK 1.1 or 1.2 book.

This book/CD ROM is a quick and painless way to learn Java

I found this approach very useful. The presentation is concise, up to the point, and makes sense. The only recommendation would be to make the flow more interactive. I would like to be able to get more deatail on certain topics. Also it would be nice to have some volume control on the console. Great tool for a begginer in Java who has some programming experience.

A good beginning book to learn the basics of JAVA!

The course is really the CD-ROM. It is an easy to follow multimedia course that can get a beginner going on learning JAVA. Between the price and the easy to follow and fun tutorial, this is definitely a real bargain

Don't judge this book by it's cover!

Forget the artwork on the cover... what were they thinking!?!?! I put the book back on the shelf twice. First, because I thought it was a "Macintosh" edition (sorry Mr. Mcintosh). Second time, I thought by the artwork it was hokey bull aimed at my wallet, not my brain. Third times was a charm, I actually open the book to see the exercises. I thought, "what the hell" and bought it. I was totally blown away! This method of education totally expliots mutimedia technologies to their fullest. Each module takes about twenty minutes to complete, so there's no excuse for "dedication of time."

The BEST kind of tutorial short of an actual taught class.

Although I'm only a third of the way through the book at this time, I feel the word should be spread about this kind of project. Actually hearing someone speak about and explain Java is much more beneficial than just an exhaustive guide. Especially for someone like myself who is self-taught. This book/cd combo delivers. By tailoring the presentation in response to two simple questions, the authors have "gone the extra step" to insure the reader gets what they deserve. Even though the technical terms are used (which have to be in order to learn the language) they are presented with animations pointing out in actual code what they are. The cd runs smoothly picking up where you last left off after each lesson you complete. Excercises are provided along with answers to help drive the info into your memory. The format of this book is something I hope other publishers and authors take note of- A supportive cd with more than just the guts of the book regurgitated, questions/problems WITH ANSWERS provided and the ability to customize the way in which information is presented to the reader. All in all, with an exceptionally low price for a book/cd combo, this package is well worth the money.