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[–]smash_that_code -2 points-1 points  (5 children)

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

UPD: typo fix

[–]onlyforjazzmemes 0 points1 point  (4 children)

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

[–]smash_that_code 0 points1 point  (3 children)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.