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Second-Hand Books

  • 25-07-2013 6:46pm
    #1
    upsidedown forklift
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi, does anybody know where I could find second-hand java books in Dublin?

    Or, is buying them second-hand even a good idea?
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  • #2
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    upsidedown forklift wrote: »
    Hi, does anybody know where I could find second-hand java books in Dublin?

    Or, is buying them second-hand even a good idea?

    "Chapters", now moved from Abbey St to Parnell St, used to sell second hand computer books.

    Java has evolved over time, from JDK 2, JDK 5... etc.
    Any version of Java from JDK 2 onwards will give you the basic syntax, how to compile and run Java programs etc.

    JDK 5 introduced generics, annotations and enhanced for-loops.
    So ideally, you should aim for a book that covers JDK 5+.

    Alternatively, look in Adverts or post a wanted-ad in adverts.


  • #3
    MacBoogerBalls
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭MacBoogerBalls


    Are you a member of a public library?
    I expected most of them would have Java books, to get you started.
    How many people have bought books and only quickly glanced through them the odd time.


  • #4
    upsidedown forklift
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭upsidedown forklift


    Thanks for advice and time guys, I can't believe I hadn't thought about my public library! I know there is mountains of information on the web but it is nice to take a heavy technical manual with you to bed rather than the glare of a screen.


  • #5
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Check on line for ebooks. You can get plenty of them for free without going to the expense of buying them.


  • #6
    returnNull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭returnNull


    and if you're gonna buy them new get them off amazon,they are normally around 40/50 € new in shops here,get them for 25 sterling(give or take 31€) with free delivery.


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  • #7
    upsidedown forklift
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭upsidedown forklift


    I would, but like I said above, I find it quite difficult to study from a screen after being on the computer for 8 hours previously.


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