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Java - Where to Begin
I'm looking for suggestions on how I can get myself up to a reasonable level of
competence in Java. What would you recommend? I'm open to any ideas, from
self-taught methods to paid training and/or certification/degree paths.
The Jacksonville JUG mailing list has a thread that discusses where to begin studying Java from a current perspective based on a question posed to the list from Melinda. It's always helpful to see what the latest resources are. If you have comments or additions to the discussion, please add them here.
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