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RE: [PLUG] newbies guide to java?
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Ummm
I want to learn the stuff that is used with web design
I understand that it is a programming language as well... but I only want to
learn basic web applications of it.
I dont program and I have no interest in learnign to program. I do more
then enough things and I have enough "hats" as is.
But I do have an interest in learning how to make web pages "look cooler" I
wanted to learn how do some frames and the like. I played around with
frames and I got lost.... and I learn better from a book I can hold in my
hand as opposed to a webpage.
I hope that clarifies what I need a bit
Later
Anthony
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From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
[mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org]On Behalf Of tom panzarella
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 11:36 AM
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: Re: [PLUG] newbies guide to java?
Do you want to learn Java or JavaScript? I was kind of thrown off by
your question when you say "Java scripting". Java is a *real*
programming language controlled by Sun. JavaScript is a scripting
language typically used on webpages and was started by Netscape. They
really have nothing to do with eachother at all and are very different.
If you want to learn Java and have no experience with it I recommend
checking out Bruce Eckel's book "Thinking in Java". It is a whirlwind
tour of Java and Object Oriented Programming. The Java learning curve
tends to be somewhat steep. (IMHO) There is no single book that will
make you an expert Java programmer. It will take time. The way to get
good is to code, and code, and code, and ... Another major thing you
need to do in order to get good at Java is to really unterstand Object
Oriented Programming (forget everything you know about procedural
programming ;-) Also, as you work with Java more and become more
familiar with what the standard API offers (it is huge) Java coding
begins to get easier. Point being, don't solely focus on the syntax
issues of Java (if you know "C-like" syntax, you know Java syntax) learn
the OO concepts.
Another really good place to start out with Java is JavaSoft's tutorial
trails. You can read them free on-line at:
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/ .
If you were asking about JavaScript, I can't really help too much there
as it has been awhile since I actually used it, but I do recall the
Oreilly book "JavaScript the Definitive Guide" being pretty good.
(IMHO) Unlike Java, you can learn JavaScript from a single book or from
the resources freely available on line.
Good luck.
t.
drexel wrote:
> Hi list
>
> DOes anyone know a good book for a guide to Java scripting? Keep in mind
> that i know nothing of the subject :)
>
> Thanks
>
> ANthony
>
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