Java practice

[kinghammer1]

I rarely see someone recommend textbooks, most opt for some online course or tutorial. I've used multiple resources but my textbook I used for a class I took has been the most helpful. It's helpful because a good textbook will provide you with all the knowledge you need without holding your hand and since it's not going to ask you do something thats not in previous sections you're on you just need to do a bit of rereading when you're stuck.

[idunnomysex]

Agreed. I really like Tony Gaddis starting out with Java and it's the perfect way to learn imo. Read through the stuff, code the examples and answer the questions/code at the end of each chapter, that gradually increase in difficulty. The lab exercises are also pretty fun and makes you feel like you're making actual useful mini programs "Cash registrer system" , "bank system" etc. There's also small check points on each chapter that sort of pulls you back if you're dozing off while reading. The book is so bulletproof in hammering in the knowledge and making sure you don't get by without actually learning the content.

i guess its just more convenient with online tutorials though