This book is the ninth edition, published just after the release of Java SE 17, and is written by bestselling author Herbert Schildt. It begins with Java fundamentals, covering its origins and applications in today’s internet infrastructure, before introducing object-oriented programming concepts. This approach is somewhat unconventional because, in Chapter 2, the author introduces programming concepts such as data types and operators, which might lead to some misconceptions for readers without a prior programming background. However, these concepts are presented briefly, as the book is intended as a practical guide.
The author uses simple and straightforward language, along with source code examples that readers can write and run on their computers. The explanations are easy to follow, focusing on practical aspects, making the book suitable for beginners. The book employs a step-by-step approach, starting with a typical "Hello, World!" program and progressing to the JavaFX framework.
There are several topics that are not covered in depth, as the author states that this book serves as a starting point for users to explore other aspects of Java.
Regarding the physical book, the explanations and source code are presented in a font size that is too similar, making it difficult to read the smaller text. Overall, this book is good but could benefit from improvements in font size and the inclusion of more images and visuals to assist readers.
