Java Books
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JavaScript: The Good Parts
Published 11 years ago
by Douglas Crockford, O'Reilly Media
Most programming languages contain good and bad parts, but JavaScript has more than its share of the bad, having been developed and released in a hurry before it could be refined. This authoritative book scrapes away these bad features to reveal a subset of JavaScript that's more reliable, readable, and maintainable than the language as a whole-a subset you can use to create truly extensible and efficient code.
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Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job, 2nd Edition (Programmer to Programmer)
Published 13 years ago
by John Mongan, Noah Suojanen, Eric Gigure, Wrox
Programming Interviews Exposed2nd EditionThe pressure is on during the interview process but with the right preparation, you can walk away with your dream job. This classic book uncovers what interviews are really like at America's top software and computer companies and provides you with the tools to succeed in any situation. The authors take you step-by-step through new problems and complex brainteasers they were asked during recent technical interviews.
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JavaScript: The Definitive Guide
Published 14 years ago
by David Flanagan, O'Reilly Media
Since the earliest days of Internet scripting, Web developers have considered JavaScript: The Definitive Guide an essential resource. David Flanagan's approach, which combines tutorials and examples with easy-to-use syntax guides and object references, suits the typical programmer's requirements nicely. The brand-new fourth edition of Flanagan's "Rhino Book" includes coverage of JavaScript 1.5, JScript 5.
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SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Exam 310-065
Published 12 years ago
by Katherine Sierra, Bert Bates, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available--Written by the Lead Developers of Exam 310-065With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.
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Pro Android 2
Published 10 years ago
by Sayed Hashimi, Satya Komatineni, Dave MacLean, Apress
The age of Web 2.0 smart mobile phones and handsets is here. First there was the BlackBerry, then there was the iPhone, and now … there’s Google, with its Android Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) and platform, and its hardware partners in the Open Handset Alliance. Android works with the HTC G1 and G2 phones, the DROID, and the Nexus One. Android is also available on other mobile phones and devices, including netbooks.
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Effective Java (2nd Edition) (Java Series)
Published 12 years ago
by Joshua Bloch, Prentice Hall PTR
Raves for the First Edition! “I sure wish I had this book ten years ago. Some might think that I don’t need any Java books, but I need this one.” –James Gosling, fellow and vice president, Sun Microsystems, Inc. “An excellent book, crammed with good advice on using the Java programming language and object-oriented programming in general.” –Gilad Bracha, coauthor of The Javaâ?
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Head First Java, 2nd Edition
Published 16 years ago
by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates, O'Reilly Media
It has taken four years, but with Head First Java the introductory Java book category has finally come of age. This is an excellent book, far more capable than any of the scores of Java-for-novices books that have come before it. Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates deserve rich kudos--and big sales--for developing this book's new way of teaching the Java programming language, because any reader with even a little bit of discipline will come away with true understanding of how the language works.
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Head First Design Patterns
Published 16 years ago
by Elisabeth Freeman, Eric Freeman, Bert Bates, Kathy Sierra, O'Reilly Media
You're not alone. At any given moment, somewhere in the world someone struggles with the same software design problems you have. You know you don't want to reinvent the wheel (or worse, a flat tire), so you look to Design Patterns--the lessons learned by those who've faced the same problems. With Design Patterns, you get to take advantage of the best practices and experience of others, so that you can spend your time on... something else. Something more challenging. Something more complex.
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
Published 10 years ago
by Steve McConnell, Microsoft Press
For more than a decade, Steve McConnell, one of the premier authors and voices in the software community, has helped change the way developers write code - and produce better software. Now his classic book, CODE COMPLETE, has been fully updated and revised with best practices in the art and science of constructing software.
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Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML
Published 15 years ago
by Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Freeman, O'Reilly Media
Today, serious Web pages use HTML and XHTML to structure their content and CSS for style and presentation. You need a book that understands how to incorporate everything correctly. Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML explains the fundamentals of HTML, XHTML, topics like web color, and CSS properties. In this book, pictures and step-by-step instructions explain how to build great-looking, standards-compliant web sites.