5 Java Books for The Beginners to Learn

Statistics show, that the use and adaptation of Java stands far ahead if compared to other programming languages like C++, Python, C# or PHP, according to a survey conducted by TIOBE Index (2016). As Oracle keep updating the Core Java, every new edition of it delivers greater benefits and ease of use. Usable across multiple platforms, Java is based on two primary syntax of C and C++ which makes learning java programming much easier specially for beginners.

 

So, if you are a beginner in plan to learn Java considering its global adaptation and to formulate a bright career for you, then the first way, is to pick a right Java Tutorial. These tutorials are available in both online and offline version segmented into chapters for ease of learning. Adding to this, get the right set of books to master the basic Java programs rightly.

 

To guide you, here is listing five mandatory that you must have in stock when you bid a hello to Java programming.

 

Programming with Java

Author: Balaguruswamy

 

From fundamentals to java coding, this book is a step to step guide that easily explains Java in details. From theoretical knowledge to the use of it, the book has elaborate examples and illustrations that you can refer to. In the latest edition of the book, you will get coverage of Java SE 7 and model questions from Sun Certified Java Programmer Exam. Here is a snapshot of the topics that the book covers and you can refer to:

 

Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming

Java Evolution

Overview of Java Language

Constants, Variables and Data Types

Operators and Expressions

Decision Making and Branching

Decision Making and Looping

Classes, Objects and Methods

Arrays, Strings and Vectors

Interfaces: Multiple Inheritance

Packages: Putting Classes Together

Multithreaded Programming

Managing Errors and Exceptions

Applet Programming

Graphics Programming

Managing Input/output Files in Java

Java Collections

 

 

Java: The Complete Reference

Author: Herbert Schildt 

 

Beginners to advanced programmers refer to this book as a model when it comes to learning Java programs. Very affordable, this book covers Java 8 version and has new features like lambda or stream APIs explained in easy language. As the book makes a very in-depth coverage about Java, you can be selective and learn only the important chapters.

 

Java: A Beginner's Guide

Author: Herbert Schildt 

 

While the previous book makes a very in-depth coverage about Java, this one is more like a hand book that is targeted towards first time Java users. It has a combination of theory questions and practical coding which is fragmented into 15 chapters for student’s convenience. Self-test and Ask the Expert section attached to the end of this book makes it worth a buy, when you are a Java learner.

 

Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy in Java: Data Structure and Algorithmic Puzzles

Author: Narasimha Karumanchi 

 

Published in 2011, this book has lot more than Java. From complex problems related to algorithms and data structures to dynamic programming - the content of the book is vast which one should surely consider while learning Java. In the book, the following topics are vividly covered -

 

Introduction

Recursion and Backtracking

Linked Lists

Stacks

Queues

Trees

Priority Queue and Heaps

Disjoint Sets ADT

Graph Algorithms

Sorting

Searching

Selection Algorithms [Medians]

Symbol Tables

Hashing

String Algorithms

Algorithms Design Techniques

Greedy Algorithms

Divide and Conquer Algorithms

Dynamic Programming

Complexity Classes

Miscellaneous Concepts

 

Java Concurrency in Practice (Old Edition)

Author: Brian Goetz

 

While writing, debugging, designing, maintaining or contemplating complex Java programs, this book is an assured guide. All concepts in the book are explained with problems and solutions to make it user friendly. Go slow while reading the book and invest time to learn each topic, you will surely master Java soon.