Title: The best of the serious contenders
Review: My bookshelf is overflowing with Java books that I've purchased through the months. Campione's and Walrath's book is by far the best. This book contains as much beef as does Horstmann's and Cornell's Core Java series. It also has a very good blend of the human element - not just dull, dry, boring techno talk. Their light sprinkling of humor certainly helps break up the tedium.I found their discussion of the basic Java fundamentals to be the best - very clear and very accurate. Simple enough for the beginner and not insulting to the advanced. I especially appreciated their practical programming and troubleshooting tips.I'm really looking forward to their next collaborative effort.
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