Java In A Nutshell, 5th Edition

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 1254 pages
• Published by: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
• Edition: 5th Edition March 15, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0596007736
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0596007737
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 2.3 inches
• Weighs: 3.4 pounds

Reader Reviews
As far as the information inside the book goes, it's a great book that describes the basics of Java in a simple, here's what you need to know format. It describes everything you need to know about Java syntax, objects, etc, etc, etc. The big reason to get this is for the Java 5.0 info, which is scattered throughout Chapter 2. There is also Chapter 4, which goes into more detail on some of the more interesting features of Java 5.0. However, the bulk of the 1200+ pages are essentially the javadoc, with some additional notes. In thumbing around and looking at random class descriptions, I didn't see anything I couldn't get from the javadoc. This is obviously a personal preference - if you like the hardcopy, it might work for you. It just seems like a waste to me. I would have been much happier with the first 400 pages and a note on page 401 that said "buy another book if you need the apis" or "go read the javadoc". A 400 page Nutshell book I can throw in the backpack, thumb through, and carry around. A 1200 page Nutshell (like Java 5.0 for that matter) seems to be suffering from a bit of unnecessary bloat. Comment | | (Report this)