Good Java Books/eBooks?

[Vexstrillus]

Have been watching and undertaking online Java tutorials through various sites, yet still feel like I've only scuffed off the shell of a broader topic.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for good up to date books/eBooks based around the language?

 

Thanks in advanced!

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Have been watching and undertaking online Java tutorials through various sites, yet still feel like I've only scuffed off the shell of a broader topic.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for good up to date books/eBooks based around the language?

 

Thanks in advanced!

 

 

Java 2 - The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt

You can pick a free PDF on google and it is the most detailed book I have ever come across..

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Have been watching and undertaking online Java tutorials through various sites, yet still feel like I've only scuffed off the shell of a broader topic.

 

They have. Most online tutorials only cover what you would get out of a rigorous Computer Science 101 course. They tell you the basics of a language and perhaps a little bit about programming but almost nothing about software design, debugging and testing, best practices, performance, or other advanced topics.

 

I recommend starting here.

[Vexstrillus]

Thank you, I'll take a look!