Java learning resources

The Freeman

Hi there, 
I did a postgraduate conversion courae in 2015, it was java based covering Java and touching on design patterns, databases, web design etc. for the past 8 months I have been working on JS. (node, express, angular)

I have been lucky enough to get  graduate position for a Java developer but I have not touched it in 10 months, I have access to Pluralsight in work which is fantastic resource. I want to get a good book, I was thinking headFirstJava but some say it is dated now and not as relevant as years ago, what is the best book as a tool at this stage of  my career? I have a week to cram back in Java to industry standard and want to go the best way about it,  what would you guys recommend? is there certain sites that you could set up mock projects etc?
Apologies if this is silly question for some, I want to make the right choice to get the best possible start over the coming months with the correct reference tools etc.

Thanks in advance

Buford T Justice

What are you going to be working in, Java Java EE etc, and what specifically are you looking to brush up on, Basic fundamentals, Hibernate, Spring and so on

The Freeman

mixture of Java and Java ee, Hibernate also.

5rtytry56

The Freeman wrote: »

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I did a postgraduate conversion courae in 2015, it was java based covering Java and touching on design patterns, databases, web design etc. for the past 8 months

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The Freeman wrote: »

I have been working on JS. (node, express, angular)

JS or Javascript is not Java:

http://unroutable.blogspot.ie/2013/10/java-is-to-javascript-as-car-is-to.html

The Freeman wrote: »

I have not touched it in 10 month

You're more than a bit rusty then.
Look for O'Reilly Learning Java and Java Pocket Reference in prefence to any Java for Dummies books. Unfortunately all you'll get in Dublin Libraries are predominantly dummies book on java too, or at least covering Java 8.
Also check out SAMS Teach Yourself Java.
Also check out this YouTube channel: it has some really decent quality Java videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwhN2KWQ0aEkv8WDhHBHOQ

Talisman

If you want to know the language then get some of Cay Horstmann's books:
Core Java for the Impatient
Core Java Volume I - Fundamentals
Core Java, Volume II - Advanced Features

The Freeman

5rtytry56 wrote: »

The Freeman wrote: »

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I did a postgraduate conversion courae in 2015, it was java based covering Java and touching on design patterns, databases, web design etc. for the past 8 months

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The Freeman wrote: »

I have been working on JS. (node, express, angular)

JS or Javascript is not Java:

http://unroutable.blogspot.ie/2013/10/java-is-to-javascript-as-car-is-to.html

The Freeman wrote: »

I have not touched it in 10 month

You're more than a bit rusty then.
Look for O'Reilly Learning Java and Java Pocket Reference in prefence to any Java for Dummies books.  Unfortunately all you'll get in Dublin Libraries are predominantly dummies book on java too, or at least covering Java 8.
Also check out SAMS Teach Yourself Java.  
Also check out this YouTube channel:  it has some really decent quality Java videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwhN2KWQ0aEkv8WDhHBHOQ

yes i could not agree mor hat JS and Java are completely different. thanks for the links, I can not wait to get stuck in m one question, which IDE is the industry leader, Intellij/netBeans or Eclipse?

learned Java on Eclipse.

Thanks for all replies on this, really appreciate it.

5rtytry56

re NetBeans / Eclipse / Intellij

In a certain large American Company I've worked for, Eclipse would be the one.

Talisman

The Freeman wrote: »

which IDE is the industry leader, Intellij/netBeans or Eclipse?

If you've used Eclipse in the past, then stick with it. Another IDE will be easy to pick up.

The Freeman

Great, Thanks for the input, I will stick with Eclipse for now, Cram pluralsight and check out the Cay Horstmann's books. Cheers Ladies and Gents