December 2007
Beginner to intermediate
495 pages
10h 45m
English
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How to use this Book: Intro
In this section we answer the burning question: “So why DID they put that in a software development book?”
Who is this book for?
If you can answer “yes” to all of these:
Do you have access to a computer and some background in programming?
Note
We use Java in the book, but you can squint and pretend it’s C#. No amount of squinting will make you think it’s Perl, though.
Do you want to learn techniques for building and delivering great software? Do you want to understand the principles behind iterations and test-driven development?
Do you prefer stimulating dinner party conversation to dry, dull, academic lectures?
this book is for you.
Who should probably back away from this book?
If you can answer “yes” to any of these:
Are you completely new to Java?
(You don’t need to be advanced, and if you know C++ or C# you’ll understand the code examples just fine.)
Are you a kick-butt development manager looking for a reference book?
Are you afraid to try something different? Would you rather have a root canal than mix stripes with plaid? Do you believe that a technical book can’t be serious if iterations are anthropomorphized?
this book is not for you.
Note
[Note from marketing: this book is for anyone with a credit card.]
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