Understanding Object-Oriented Programming Using Java: Updated Edition (New Java 2 Coverage)
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Summary
This edition of Understanding Object-Oriented Programming Using Java: Updated Edition (New Java 2 Coverage) by Timothy Budd is a science or technology book focused on explanation. This edition is listed as 1999 • Addison-Wesley • 420 pages.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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- You want plain explanations instead of hype.
- You are looking for ideas explained with useful examples.
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- If you prefer plot-first stories, the story unfolds deliberately and rewards patience over instant payoff.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780201612738
Worth buying if: You want plain explanations instead of hype.
Skip it if: You are looking for something written for experts only.
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This book focuses on explaining its subject rather than telling a story.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780201612738
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