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Book:   Java in a Nutshell
Subject:   Java in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition Review
Date:   2001-02-19 07:38:07
From:   Patrick Schoonveld
Rating:  StarStarStarStarStar

As a Java developer for nearly 5 years, I have seen dozens of Java books come and go. My favorite has always been Java in a Nutshell. The definitive guide/reference everything.


So, as my newest employer asked what books we developers needed, I insisted they buy a copy of the new 3rd edition for each developer. As I gave my battered and coffee-stained 2nd edition to a co-worker who didn't get the third, I thought that this was all I needed.


But, sadly, I realized today that the 3rd edition lacks ALL the AWT reference. What the heck were you thinking, O'Reilly?!?!?!?? This is not cool in the least. It is annoying at best!


I realize the book is getting huge, but NO AWT???


I feel cheated. I used to use my 2nd ed for EVERYTHING. Now I need to buy another book. Probably good for O'Reilly's bottom line, but I think this is a bit of a rip-off.



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