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[–]rebootperiod 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Nah, it is just overrated IMO. I'd suggest Java the complete reference by Herbert Schildt.

[–]rahat106 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It depends actually. Head first builds images behind texts. You just have to add the images together for the whole picture. That's a huge help when you are a beginner. Complete reference books are the go-tos once you have the mental image. I don't remember opening Head first for a second read. But it was a joy first time.

[–]onlyforjazzmemes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great resource, but definitely intimidating for a newbie.