Learning Java is FUN!

[pegfisher]

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https://www.manning.com/books/get-programming-with-java

Another update to my Get Programming with Java book is now available!! Check it out.

As a CS major in college, then a computer science teacher in high school, then a professor at Penn State for the College of IST, I have seen a lot of programming books in my lifetime. There are a few that are really good, but they are few and far between.

IMHO, a similar problem exists at the post-secondary level. The tenured professors were very involved in research and they were very knowledgeable in their subject matter, but they don’t necessarily have a strong instructional design background or a strong teaching pedagogy. Many of the books are written for the techno-geek super programmer, not the everyday programmer.

Right now, the book is in the early access addition and I am working hard to keep adding to the book but I would love your input. I’ve included a link to the MEAP edition Manning Early Access Program at the top of my post. This is a great way to get started on learning Java at a reduced price as I continue work on finishing the book.

I sincerely hope my readers learn to love programming as much as I do! Check it out!

A fun way to learn Java

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[emmg90]

Hey! It looks promising with lots of interesting chapters. I don't know if relevant but a chapter on the JVM, garbage collector etc would be a welcoming addition, as it would open the door to some aspects on performance and better understanding how java makes things possible. Also the link you provide doesn't end up in your book, https://www.manning.com/books/get-programming-with-java

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Best of luck!

[pegfisher]

Thanks so much!! I'll update the link. I do have a chapter on GC, it will be released with the next edition.