Ask HN: Java Programming Book

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Does anyone know of a great online programming book that I can use to begin learning Java? I am going to be taking computer programming courses next year and want to get ahead of myself! please let me know what you think! Thanks!

Something that has good explanations

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http://math.hws.edu/javanotes/ and http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/ should be good introductory resources.

Being a smug lisp weenie and a haskell cultist, I'd also suggest http://gigamonkeys.com/book/ and http://learnyouahaskell.com/ and http://book.realworldhaskell.org/

I guarantee, you show up knowing Lisp and Haskell, and you'll be way ahead of the entire class. Maybe even the professor.

Is there any Java programming books online that are in color? It seems like black and white get's confusing because it's all in the same color. Yes I know when I go to college they will not be in color but it's called I buy a highlighter and highlight the words. Makes me focus better and understand things aswell. Beginner books

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