Think Java

The layout of the book is really good in that it starts from super easy and gradually works you up to harder concepts. The explanations could be better on some parts like the methods and constructors, which were confusing at times. It has the “think like a computer scientist” which is semi-true in a way. They go into a little detail with binary, garbage collection and how a machine thinks/stores data. That is more assembly language territory though. Still I recommend to give it a try along with some YouTube videos.

This book teaches the fundamental aspects of programming using Java language and it is overall concise and easy to understand.

It's simple enough for beginners.I was looking for a book for students in 7th to 12th grade, and this is a perfect one. Vol I of Core Java has more than 900 pages, which is too thick.The same author has other great books, Think Python, Elements of Data Science.

This book was extremely helpful. I went to a coding bootcamp and there were a few concepts that were a bit shaky. Think Java was really helpful clearing things up recursive methods, mutable objects, and extending classes. I'm able to think programming problems and through now. I don't have to google as much and I explain my solutions much better at work. I hope the author can make a book for Ruby.

Fun book to read.