A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0321356683 ISBN-13: 9780321356680

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This Book is a Daily Guide for the Java Developer - 2009-05-12
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I purchased this book last week from Amazon.com and already I am hooked to it.The style is not pedantic but thorough. Lots of tips for the everyday Java programmer from Josh (who wrote the Collections framework in Java).

Typically I skim over the chapter for Josh's tidbits of wisdom. I often leave the Mathematical rigor for later reading.

This book is NOT FOR IVORY TOWER ARCHITECTS!. Only Serious Java Developers should read/refer this book.

Good but a little outdated. - 2009-02-05
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Good book, but a little outdated.
Surely it's a must if you program in Java (but the same applies to all the books on improving programming languages), it is not enough to know the syntax of a language to know how to program in that language.

Great Guide - 2008-03-26
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I am only about half way through this book and already have learned numerous things about the design of Java as a language and about proper usage of said language. This book is going to be a staple in my programming library and a book recommended to anyone I know working with Java. I am also looking forward to the second edition which is slated to be released in May sometime.

Indispensable... - 2008-03-25
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An indispensable, insightful, and well written Java book to add to your reference library. The second addition is due out May 25, 2008.

Great recommendations - 2008-03-04
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I ask all of the developers I manage to read this book, after having been introduced to it by a coworker. Great tips, and helpful in clarifying some of those "gut feel" things that come up during pair-programming.

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