In this Java Book Suggestions for beginners in 2022 (Latest Version) we have discussed. As Prediction for Programming Languages and Software Development in Year 2020 refers Machine Learning, Data Science and Cloud Programming as a future of Programming. Java is Core and Basic Language that can be used for all these area.
- Java Beginner’s Guide
- Head First Java: A Brain Friendly Guide
- Java: The Complete Reference
- Programming with Java
- Core Java an Integrated Approach, New Includes all versions up to Java 8
As Java is a popular language and as per TIOBE Index , in September 2021 Java is third highest popular. As per PYPL PopularitY of Programming Language Java is on 2nd Position. Java also stands at Second Position after Python in latest survey 2022 Demand Prediction for Jobs. Best Java Programming books are best source for getting started with Java.
As a beginner in Java, You should have knowledge and practice of Object Oriented Concepts. If you are aware of C++ (OOPS), it will be easy to understand the concepts of Java Programming. Mostly Core Java contains the following topics:
- Class and Objects
- Constructors
- Inheritance
- Interface-
- Exceptional Handling (Try Catch)
- Multi Threading
- Input Output in Java
- File Handling
- Utility Classes
- Collection Classes
Some of the Books also covers
Applet
AWT (Abstract Window Toolkit)
Event Handling
Swing
JDBC
How to Choose a Good Book to Learn Programming ?
As a Beginner in Java Programming, one should consider following points for choosing a good book:
Generally Choosing the best book for programming is not an easy task, as definition of Best differs for each user. There are some general points those should be considered to choose the Best Book for Programming.
Book should contain basics of programming like Syntax, Operators, Key words etc explained. That will be helpful for beginners.
Comparison with Other Languages like for Java Programming it should be compared with C++ syntax or operators; that will be beneficial for a user who has knowledge of C++.
Each Topic described in Programming Book should contain at least an Example with Output. The Example program will help beginners to understand the topic in good manner.
Tip and Summary of the the chapter will help beginners to rewind the topic and for revision in fast track.
There should be some exercise given at the end of the Chapter.
IDE information should be given for programming language.
Learning with Practical Examples (Programs Sample Code ) will help to learn Java in better way.
We have considered Best Java Books for Beginners based on Content of the Book. Practical Examples of Java that can be easily understand by Beginners in Java Programming. Mostly Core Java programs are small and easy to understand, if you have basic knowledge of Programing like C Language. As C Language is base of most of programming language learning. We have also reviewed C Programming Books in our another blog. Before reading any book related to Java, we will insist for beginners that, ‘Practice makes a man perfect’ is 100% applicable to any programming language. Just book reading is not enough to become a good Java Programmers.
1 ) Java: A Beginner’s Guide
This Java Programming Book contains all the basic concepts like mentioned above. It also clearly explains all of the new Java SE 11 features features self-tests, exercises, and downloadable code samples written by bestselling author and leading Java authority Herbert schildt. It should be first choice for beginners in Java Programming. Chapter wise Summary for this Book is founded in Java: A Beginner’s Guide Chapters.
Author : Herbert schlidt; Eighth edition (1 November 2020)
Publisher : McGraw Hill
Language : English
Paperback : 720 pages
2) Head First Java: A Brain-Friendly Guide
This book contains all basic concepts with better presentation. This book tried various Colourful Blocks to represent important features in Java Programming. It takes lot of time and practice to understand the complex programming language. But this book takes an interactive and fun approach for better understanding of different fundamentals of Java.
The book offers multi-sensory and fun learning experience for new programmers, so they can easily pick up the new language.
Author : Kathy Sierra , Bert Bates
Publisher : Shroff
Language : English
Paperback : 742 pages
3) Java :The complete reference
To Get Best Of Java Programming Language, this is also a good choice many Technological University like GTU and so many others have declared this book as Best Reference book to Learn Basic (Core) Java.
Readers will get full details on all of the new features and functions available in Java SE 11.
1. Designed for novice, intermediate, and professional programmers alike
2. Source code for all examples and projects are available for download
3. Written in the clear, uncompromising style herb schildt is famous for.
Author : Herbert schlidt
Publisher : McGraw Hill; Eleventh edition (10 December 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 1248 pages
4) Programming with Java
The book introduces readers to Core JAVA topics as well as Advance Java Topics like JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) , Java Servlets, Java Beans, Lambada Expression and much more. Practical real-life projects will give a better understanding of JAVA usage and make students industry-ready. As E Balagurusamy is an Indian Author and if you are feeling easy with Indian English then this books should be your first Choice.
Salient Features:
- New chapters on JDBC, Java Servlets and Graphic Programming using AWT and SWING
- New Appendix on—Iterators, Java Beans, Lambada Expression, Generic Programming
- Two new full- fledged projects: 1. LIVE CRICKET SCORE APP—Major project and 2. SIMPLE WEB CRAWLER -Minor project
- Refreshed Pedagogy
Publisher : E Balagurusamy
Language : English
Paperback : 600 pages
5) Core Java: An Integrated Approach, New: Includes All Versions upto Java 8
Core Java – An Integrated Approach covers all core concepts in a methodical way. It helps you learn the concepts—
- OOPS to abstract classes and interfaces
- software packaging to providing API documents
- error handling to converting fundamental data into object
- collection framework to streams and creating client and server program to threads
- creating GUI applications to generics and communication with database.
This book also covers the interview questions along with the subject matter to help students do well in interviews. The questions presented in this book have been collected from various interviews.
Publisher : R. Nageswara Rao
Language : English
Paperback : 720 pages
Reference : About OCJP
Top Technical BooksIf you are preparing Core Java for Android Application Development, then Event Handling , Multi Threading and OOPS (Object Oriented Programming) are main topics to be covered.
