Talk:Java Programming/About This Book

Redo "Who Should Read This Book"
Many entry-level programmers, in both high school and college classes, and even independent learners, are starting to choose Java as the language they learn with. At my university (LSU), for example, Java has supplanted C++ as the language majors are taught first. Therefore, I suggest that the book be aimed at both entry-level and more experienced programmers. Darkxxxxillusion 22:07, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Sounds like a good idea to me, but IMO, it should appear as a separate part of the book, because it doesn't interest all readers. Untrots 21:18, 1 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I agree with both of the above, it's not difficult to include some basic programming stuff, so I don't want to alienate those who have never encountered programming before, only assume a certain level of computer expertise (surely they would have that if they wanted to become a programmer).--Mattylaws (talk) 00:19, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Just did a complete rework of this page - Help needed
This page has been completely reworked to include the most basic and necessary information – such as who the intended readers should be, how readers and authors can participate and finally, how one can get their hands on the latest stable release of the Java platform software from the Oracle website. However, there are portions of text where any help would be greatly appreciated, e.g., installation instructions for Mac OS and Solaris are one of the most significant entries on the to-do list for this book. Thanks for helping out. I hope nobody reads after a year has gone past (or worse, more than that). – Arunreginald (discuss • contribs) 09:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

I think that the process of setting up the user's system should have it's own section, the preface should be talking about the book, acknowledgements, it's purpose and paradigms it employs to teaching java.
 * I have moved this part there. Ftiercel (discuss • contribs) 23:27, 21 August 2012 (UTC)