Is SCJP a good book to learn Java?

[ACidBaseD]

Hello, I am currently in my F.E Computer Engineering and was wondering if the SCJP for Java 6 a good book to learn Java?

 

[bhushan2k]

kathy sierra scjp prep

 

[vickybat]

Hello, I am currently in my F.E Computer Engineering and was wondering if the SCJP for Java 6 a good book to learn Java?

If you are a beginner, then NO. You'll get confused.
You need to be briefly thorough with the basics before touching SCJP by Sierra and Bates.

 

[masterkd]

^As mentioned before for starter its not good but if you know the basics then nothing beats this one.

 

[Desmond]

For beginners, I recommend that you read Head First Java by O'Reilly publications start to finish.

 

[lywyre]

+1 to Head First Java, if you are a beginner. The SCJP book is for people who already have knowledge in Java and wants to prepare for certification.

 

[fz8975]

have you learned OOPS before ?