Suggestion of eBooks for Java

Hi there,

I just downloaded NetBeans 7.3 with JDK 7u21 to migrate from .NET platform to Java platform. In .NET, I learned each and everything by "trail-and-error" method. I am exploring the Netbeans IDE, now. Before I start programming in Java, I want to go through the basics. I need suggestion of eBooks for learning Java (SE and ME for now) or even online tutorials would do. It should cover how things work in Java and the syntax and code samples.

Awaiting for your replies,
Shah.

I recommend herbert Schildt's book on Java.

harshilsharma63 said:
I recommend herbert Schildt's book on Java.

Thanks, will check it out buddy. BTW, I want to know how to align controls horizontally in VMD in Netbeans.

Shah said:
Thanks, will check it out buddy. BTW, I want to know how to align controls horizontally in VMD in Netbeans.

Do you mean the GUI controls like the buttons, checkboxes etc in Swing?

harshilsharma63 said:
Do you mean the GUI controls like the buttons, checkboxes etc in Swing?

Yep. I meant those GUI controls only. When I drag those controls to a form, They are placed one below the other starting from the top. I can't rearrange them as per my wish as I used to do in VB.

harshilsharma63 said:
Do you mean the GUI controls like the buttons, checkboxes etc in Swing?

Yep. I meant those GUI controls only. When I drag those controls to a form, They are placed one below the other starting from the top. I can't rearrange them as per my wish as I used to do in VB.

Shah said:
Yep. I meant those GUI controls only. When I drag those controls to a form, They are placed one below the other starting from the top. I can't rearrange them as per my wish as I used to do in VB.

You can dran them to anywhere you want. Another way is to use a different layout.

Complete Reference is, as the name implies, a reference book. You are better off with something like Head First Java, get a hard copy.

If you are working with AWT/Swing, a class 12th IP book could act as introductory, I have no idea on any detailed book on this.

Head first java explains swing in detail and in complete simplicity. Op should get it without second thoughts.
Complete reference isn't a text book but for reference. Its not for first time learners.

harshilsharma63 said:
You can dran them to anywhere you want. Another way is to use a different layout.

In VMD, It is not like that. That's why I inquired about it.

RazorbladeXtreme said:
Complete Reference is, as the name implies, a reference book. You are better off with something like Head First Java, get a hard copy.

If you are working with AWT/Swing, a class 12th IP book could act as introductory, I have no idea on any detailed book on this.

vickybat said:
Head first java explains swing in detail and in complete simplicity. Op should get it without second thoughts.
Complete reference isn't a text book but for reference. Its not for first time learners.

Thanks for the suggestion, guys. I will try to get a copy of the same.

I bought a hard copy of "Head First Java" and am reading it, now. But, It doesn't cover anything related to "Mobility" or "Mobile Development". Can you guys suggest some other books which deal with Java ME?