Java is definitely one of the most popular languages of all time. Practically, everyone knows Java, even people that are not programmers or developers.
According to Statistic Times, when it comes to programming languages popularity, "Java is the most widely popular programming language in both Index (PYPL and TIOBE). Java has a 23.6 percent and 18.24 percent developer share in PYPL and TIOBE Index, respectively. Java is taking lead by 10.3 percent and 7.28 percent in PYPL and TIOBE Index, respectively in the global ranking. In India, Java is ahead by 6.5%. But in the US, Java is ahead by only 2.4%. The share of Java has decreased compare to the year before in both indexes. In India, the share of Java is declined by more than 10%."
(Source: http://statisticstimes.com/tech/top-computer-languages.php)
Said that, it is understandable that people would like to know Java and I believe it is one of the most accessible languages to start learning if you don't know where to start.
In this video I will show you the Top 10 Java Books every developer should read if you want to start learning Java right away. These books could definitely help you in your journey of learning Java and will boost your confidence when coding, providing real world examples and problems.
Wanna know what are my top 10 Java books? Watch this video and find out!
ALL BOOKS FROM THE PODCAST
Head First Java: https://simpleprogrammer.com/headfirstjava
Head First Design Patterns: https://simpleprogrammer.com/headfirstdp
Thinking In Java: https://simpleprogrammer.com/thinkinginjava
Effective Java: https://simpleprogrammer.com/effectivejava
Elements of Programming Interviews in Java: The Insiders' Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/elementsprogramminginterview
Java 8: https://simpleprogrammer.com/java8
Java - The Complete Reference: https://simpleprogrammer.com/javacompref
The Elements Of Java Style: https://simpleprogrammer.com/javastyle
Design Patterns: https://simpleprogrammer.com/designpatterns
Java: How To Program: https://simpleprogrammer.com/javahowto
Java Concurrency in Practice: https://simpleprogrammer.com/javaconcurrency
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