Beginning Programming All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies

Excellent pour ceux qui ne connaissent rien en programmation. Je le recommande

Very clear and useful guide to beginning programming and very interesting to read. Very good start for anyone who is interested in computer programming and has not got a clue where to start.

Libro muy completo! Fenomenal para aprender o revisar dudas

O livro está todo amarelado com bolor, em péssimo estado, não tem nem como ler. Joguei meu dinheiro fora.

I read this cover to cover (all 7 books) in just under two weeks. That being said, it is pretty readable compared to most of its kind. I was on the fence between computer science and chemistry for my major, and after reading this i feel like i am a lot closer to computer science, and I also feel more prepared to take a Java Programming course this summer. I would say that the only thing that kind of bugs me about the book is the constant "humorous" interjections. While they are funny at the beginning, they get really old because a lot of the book (especially Book 1) is written in that way. After a while the interjections feel more like interruptions and I sigh as I just want to get on to what he is actually saying without having to bear the corny jokes during or after every informative statement. I also don't like the occasional little quips that say something to the effect of 'All computer programmers are lazy so the goal is to make a program with as little work required as possible'. I know that these jokes aren't supposed to be taken seriously but after reading multiple times the thought of computer programming as a possible future felt less exhilarating and more blah. Now that I am done with that negative paragraph, I can say that the book is overall amazing. Despite my annoyance at some of the writing styles that the author utilizes, the book has everything I could ask for. It is clear, repetitive (in a good way),and exciting enough to increase my interest in computer science. It may seem contradictory for me to give 5 stars despite my last paragraph, but the ultimate purpose of the book is carried out so well that it would not feel right to tack off a star, (especially on something that others may actually find enhances the book). Main Points: It absolutely worth buying; it will let you know if computer science/ programming is your thing, and it is an easy read.