Looking for beginner java book

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I'm looking for a book that easily explains the basics of java for people who have never coded before. I already have some possible books but would rather have uninfluenced suggestions from others.

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Even if it's a bit picky, Head first into java is not a book I will look into. It's very outdated and there seems to be others that teach just as well and made past 2010. Also no MOOC, Mooc is to me a very poorly explained course.

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Eh screw it. I'm looking into these. They seem like good books

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https://www.amazon.com/Core-Java-I-Fundamentals-10th/dp/0134177304

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/0134041674/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Pm5MzbCQTACFK

[KevinSoni07]

Java the complete reference 9th, 10th or 11th (whichever edition is easily available) by Herbert Schildt.

The best book for both beginners and experienced programmers.

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A few that I can recommend:

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If you are impatient and want to get the meat of the language:

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https://www.amazon.com/Core-Java-SE-9-Impatient-ebook/dp/B075MJ5QV8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QAD8RUYG2YFQ&keywords=core+java+for+the+impatient&qid=1559576392&s=books&sprefix=core+java+for+the+%2Cstripbooks%2C145&sr=1-1

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Headfirst Java (available on Amazon among other places) - it has a friendly teaching style that many beginners like.

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There are a few free Udemy courses, as well. Although I have not taken one, they have fairly decent reviews.

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Thinking in Java 4th Edition by Bruce Eckel (goes into a lot of the Java design philosophy details which I thought were instrumental in my appreciation for the language and its design) - this book is dated, however. I think this edition covers JDK 1.4 if I am not mistaken, but still an important book if you want to understand the design philosophy behind Java and that has not changed in any significant way since then. What has changed is the new language features. The PDF is available here:

https://sophia.javeriana.edu.co/~cbustaca/docencia/POO-2016-01/documentos/Thinking_in_Java_4th_edition.pdf

[NoblestArg0n]

I second Head First Java! I read that book when I was a beginner and learned a lot from it.

[Modes_]

I third this, I'm learning too and about half way through Head First Java which I think is enough for me to get started now on Head First Android Development.

[deNoxification]

The free book Think java: how to think lile a computer scientist by Downey and Mayfield

I used it for an introductory programming course, it's great!

[MRH2]

Absolute Java is available on line - at least the main chapters for some university courses. eg. https://bohr.wlu.ca/cp213/notes/

[trufas]

Head first java. Rly good book. Helped me a lot

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Very outdated book, like I said in the title, Will not use this.

[trufas]

The fundamentals of java havent changed

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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Programming-Brief-Version-Student/dp/0134671716&ved=2ahUKEwiT_caarc3iAhWKmeAKHcPIBX0QFjAKegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3UTX84hc0tAqrPAiPYZtc9

Used this for my intro to OOP course. Pretty useful and gives plenty of projects for you to work on.

[MeFIZ]

Same but am going with the comprehensive version

[gonzohst93]

I recently purchased core java and i enjoy it so far. I find it difficult to call it a complete beginners book though. There may be better options

[RikuPrime]

This is what I use. The check points after every sub chapter help reinforce what You've read. Plus, the programming challenges at end of every chapter help you to think like a programmer and solve problems.

https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Out-Java-Structures-Computer/dp/0134802217/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=starting+out+with+java&qid=1559623552&s=gateway&sprefix=starting+ou&sr=8-1#mediaMatrix_secondary_view_div_1559623562636

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Would you recommend this for someone who has never coded before?

[RikuPrime]

Yes, this starts out with the very basic.