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Beginner's Java 2 v1.5 2004 on

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3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Learn the basics of Java development for JDK 1.5 as you watch a DVD on your TV or laptop DVD player. This 8 hour two-disc set contains 18 lessons that provide you instruction the core techniques required to build high quality Java applications. The lessons cover all aspects of Java, from basic syntax to important Object-oriented programming constructs. Samples within each lesson demonstrate essential concepts and techniques such as Java language features, JDBC data access, collections, new language concepts, Swing applications, files and streams, deployment, and much more. All sample presentations include a live demonstration and a code review. Replay segments from more difficult lessons as many times as necessary to master the content. The DVD set includes the full video presentation, slides, all code samples, and every lab - already completed for you.

About the Actor

Neal Ford is the chief technology officer at The DSW Group Ltd. in Atlanta, GA. He is an architect, designer, and developer of applications, instructional materials, magazine articles, and video presentations. Neal is also the author of Developing with Delphi: Object-Oriented Techniques (Prentice Hall PTR, 1996) and JBuilder 3 Unleashed (SAMS Publishing, 1999), and Art of Java Web Development (Manning 2003). His language proficiencies include Java, C#/ .NET, Ruby, Object Pascal, C++, and C. Neal’s primary consulting focus is the building of large-scale enterprise applications. He is also an internationally acclaimed speaker, having spoken at numerous developers’ conferences worldwide.

Neal is also an avid (but slow) Ironman triathlete, competing in several races a year of varying distance. He is also a voracious reader, loves to listen to very eclectic music, watch high-quality movies, travel to exotic locales, and eat at fine restaurants (sometimes enjoying combinations of the above). He has also been known to sit in front of a computer for vast amounts of time. When at home, Neal enjoys the company of his wife, Candy, and two cats, Winston and Parker.

Product details

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Color, Digital Sound, Full Screen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 8 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2004
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002AHVQ4
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Bee
1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage on DVD
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2007
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DVD Press is the most horrible video presenter and just like all their videos this one is bad too. A company that could teach software programs and stink at just making a program that doesn't have horrible video and sound should be illegal. How could you learn to make an editor when these people cannot script, edit, debug there own program. If this DVD was captured from a java page then the author must not know how to really build a java page well. The only thing good about this video is the name JSP2. Other than that this is just Neal Ford on a video talking about JSP2. There is no proof that he can write, script anything anybody could understand and it would crash as in made with errors. Neal Ford is about as pointless as a piece of hard copy paper with his name on it. Of course, it would probable have typos on it too.
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Y. Yar
2.0 out of 5 stars ! This shouldn't be what we getting for 30 Dollars !
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2005
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I recently purchased java jsp VB xml c# ASP xml.

* The Sound quality is terible. They used a very cheap mic. instead of using a directional mic. I hope they will test next time before they release new dvd.

* The examples are hard to see on the screen because recording was not clear from their computer.

* The content is nice and it covers most details.

* It's always good to hear from another instructor.

* I recommend you to use headphones if you watch these dvds.
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Tony
3.0 out of 5 stars Presentation needed refinement
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2006
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Neal Ford is certainly the best of DVPress (Now Defunct) speakers and he understands the subject well. As with his other DVDs however, I was often distracted by mistakes and the later discovery of them being left in the presentation. He also needs to move the mouse a little slower. There were times when his movement though a problem was so fast it was like a blur, with too much jumping around. If he ever decides to do this type of thing again, he needs to edit the film a bit better so that the viewer doesn't have to replay certain scenes. Neal does know his material though.
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B. Hinrichs
4.0 out of 5 stars Well organized and presented
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2005
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I am a VB programmer currently but programmed in C and C++ for a couple of years, years ago. I found the presenter to be well spoken and thorough. Covers each topic well.

The audio is sub-standard but is ok for the content being presented. There are chapters ("Lessons") on this DVD but there is no timecode. So if you have to stop the DVD and come back, you have to just FF and RW until you find where you were within the lesson.

If you need a dynamic high energy speaker, go to a class. This guy is calm, cool and collected. Frankly I like his teaching style.
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Alex J. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Refresher / Beginner course on Java!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2005
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Very good content and structure of Java basics:

1. Java Overview (J2ME|J2SE|J2EE)

2. Java Syntax

3. OOP Concepts

4. Exception Handling

5. Working in the Eclipse IDE

6. Much more, will append as I find the time to do so....

Video Quality: 5

Content: 5

Audio: 5

Editing: 4.99

Presentation: 5++

If you find it hard to sit down and read books or the SUN API for hours at a time, then you'll find this an invaluable refresher/introduction to Java.

If Neal or DVDPress reads these reviews, PLEASE come out with a Java Intermediate/Advanced Course, possibly even a set for under $150. I'd like to see topics on Applets, Java Web Start, RMI, Threads, and XML.

At this price, compared to AppDev's/Keystone/CBT, this is a steal! So if you own a copy, please don't share! They really did a great job on this DVD and they deserve the revenue for this gem!

Thanks again Neal and DVPress!
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BooLee
1.0 out of 5 stars Low quality and useless information
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2006
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I struggled through my first java course and managed to squeak by without really learning anything. I have one more course to take and wanted to give myself a head start with this DVD.

I bought it, played it and came very close to throwing it in the garbage can. The only reason I didn't is that it cost so much. The sound quality is terrible and the guy in the video just sits there telling you how Java is different than C++.

This video should have been called "Java for people switching from C++ and who would like to know how Java is different."
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Java Anniyan
2.0 out of 5 stars No new features from 1.5
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2005
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I want to learn just the basics of Java 1.5 Tiger version.Thought it covers the basis 1.2 only not any new features from Java 1.5 version.
I like the Author Neil Ford and I do own his books/DVD on JSP and Art of Web Development which are really good enough.
This is also good one but not really fair to call as Java 1.5 may be say Learn java 1.2 features using Java 1.5 jre.So if you are looking for Java 1.5 features dont waste your money on this..
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D. Olivares
4.0 out of 5 stars good reference for intermediate user.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2005
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This is a very good tutorial that covers a wide array of topics in Java. It has excellent audio and video quality. It covers from simple "Hello World" application to advanced topics such as JDBC and advanced syntax. However, the structure of the topics is not well designed for the beginner. I like it because I am in an intermediate level in Java programming and everything seems very clear to me. Still, it would be a little difficult for a beginner in Java to learn Java from this tutorial. I highly recommend this tutorial for any intermediate student who wants a brush up in Java.
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