I pick the book by how the information is presented. I am not looking for a book that has the API's listed with the JavaDoc description and examples, but rather a book that provides how the APIs are to work, the issues with them, and basic examples that point out what was discussed.
While I like examples, I want to see solid architecture as well, but I also don't want to see heavy OOD/P that hides the true substance of the example. I don't want examples to cut-n-paste them into my apps, I want examples that show the mechanics, and even how not to use the APIs.
The EJB Series "Enterprise Javabeans" by Richard Monson Haefel, would be an excellent example of such a book.
-Shawn |
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