Java
Resources
This page is devoted to teaching resources
for the UniS Computing Department modules I support (currently
CS292 computational perception). If anyone has any comments
or would like to see additional resources, please let me
know (daniel [at] danielbryant.co.uk)
Download
Slides for Java Labs (Thursday 1.00pm-2.00pm APLAB 2)
Recommended
Books
Head
First Java (Second Edition) By Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates
This is an awesome book for learning Java!! The Head First
books contain a unique style (with lots of pictures and funny
techniques), but they make learning a lot more enjoyable and
really do work (I learnt a lot from these books!)
Java
- How to Program By Paul Deitel and Harvey Deitel
This is considered by many (including me) to be the ultimate
in Java Reference and Learning. However, this book is huge
(and not as well written as the Head First books) and requires
a serious investment in time to learn Java properly (more
than one semester). Therefore I would only recommend this
book instead of the Head First books if you are an experienced
Java Programmer or willing to commit a lot of time. There
is also an Advanced Java book in this series which is very
good.
Web Sites
www.javaranch.com
An excellent resource for those wanting to learn Java (check
out the forums in the Big Moose Saloon) and also students
wanting to study for Sun
Java Certification. Many of the contributors in the forums
are established Java experts (Kathy and Bert from the Head
First books often contribute help, as well as another excellent
author Andrew Monkhouse)
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