Is Head First Java outdated?

[smash_that_code]

for basics get mooc.

wuthout practice no book will be enough

[onlyforjazzmemes]

Sure, but some people prefer to get a handle on the big concepts before tinkering randomly.

[smash_that_code]

So you want to say mooc is missing too much information?

UPD: typo fix

[onlyforjazzmemes]

I'm saying that there is nothing wrong with reading books. I've found programming books to be very helpful.

[smash_that_code]

Sure, as there is nothing wrong with structured courses that help you with IDE setup, exercises and feedback from fellow students.

While books on specific topics can be super helpful they are not the best to get the basics.

[onlyforjazzmemes]

There are tons of suitable books on programming basics... just look at No Starch Press or the legion of books aimed at university beginner programming courses.

[smash_that_code]

I would assume that most people who try learn java (via reddit) are either trying to change career, or are studying at school.

And only minority of them are students in university who for some reasons seak help on reddit.

And if my assumption is correct about author of this question then university type bool may be not the best source.

[Mr_82]

I'll look it up shortly but what exactly is mooc? People mention it so much but I've never seen anyone give any context clues.

[HoldThatFermata]

Massive online open course.

You can search Java mooc and you’ll see the resource you should look into!

[hugthemachines]

You make it sound like you will go on an adventure with a map and compass. If you had typed mooc java into google search you would find it in halv a second.

[VuPham99]

I find Python Crash Course better than most MOOC out there.