Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an
object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think
the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind
that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're
forced to study.
The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly searching,
scanning, waiting for something unusual to happen. After all, that's the
way it was built to help you stay alive. It takes all the routine,
ordinary, dull stuff and filters it to the background so it won't
interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How
does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head
First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike and a tiger jumps in
front of you, what happens in your brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank
up. Chemicals surge.
That's how your brain knows.
And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java combines
puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with
famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast,
it's fun, and it's effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head
First Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to object-oriented
programming and Java. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to
advanced topics, including threads, network sockets, and distributed
programming with RMI. And the new. second edition focuses on Java 5.0,
the latest version of the Java language and development platform.
Because Java 5.0 is a major update to the platform, with deep,
code-level changes, even more careful study and implementation is
required. So learning the Head First way is more important than ever.
If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually
rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't,
you're in for a treat. You'll see why people say it's unlike any other
Java book you've ever read.
By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java compresses the
time it takes to learn and retain--complex information. Its unique
approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax, it
teaches you to think like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored,
buy some other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's for
you.
