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Book:   Head First Servlets and JSP
Subject:   Needs more coding activities
Date:   2004-10-21 20:57:35
From:   John
Rating:  StarStarStarStarStar

Like the book, BUT, after about Chapter 5, the authors seem to drop any attempt to have you actively code, which is strange given that previous chapters had you actively building code around the subject matter.


It doesn't take long to get a bit fed up with the "sharpen your pencil" and coffee cram activties, particularly when the level of complexity increases as it invariably does with anything java related.

There's nothing like writing and running code to reinforce the issue being addressed, particularly if the examples can be linked together or built on as you go. It really needs it.


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  • Needs more coding activities,  October 21 2004
    Submitted by Anonymous Reader   [Respond | View]

    I should emphasise that the book is worth buying and I understand that it's exam focussed. The activities are interesting, it's just that there comes a point where retention is improved by placing fingers on keys, not by reading about it again, regardless of what form it's in.
    • Needs more coding activities,  October 22 2004
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