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My favorite Programming books
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Pro PHP SecurityPro PHP Security by Chris Snyder
Buy new: $36.51 / Used from: $18.35
Excellent for learning how to not only write secure code, put for creating a secure environment for your code.
Beginning PHP and MySQL: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)Beginning PHP and MySQL: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional) by W. Jason Gilmore
Buy new: $31.01 / Used from: $25.00
An excellent introduction to both PHP and MySQL database programming.
Beginning PHP and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)Beginning PHP and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning: From Novice to Professional) by Emilian Balanescu
Buy new: $38.09 / Used from: $29.14
This book is an awesome intermediate level PHP5 and MySQL e-commerce programming tutorial.
PHP 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution ApproachPHP 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach by Lee Babin
Buy new: $40.49 / Used from: $32.62
I highly recommend this book as a must-have reference for beginning PHP programmers. Can't remember how to use that Array function, or not sure how that String replacement function works? Grab this book.
Professional Search Engine Optimization with PHP: A Developer's Guide to SEOProfessional Search Engine Optimization with PHP: A Developer's Guide to SEO by Jaimie Sirovich
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $12.50
This is an excellent book for intermediate level PHP programmers. If you are not familiar with how dynamic URIs work, however, I recommend completing the tutorials in the Beginning PHP5 and MySQL E-Commerce book first.
Java How to Program, 7th EditionJava How to Program, 7th Edition by Harvey M. Deitel
Buy new: $106.20 / Used from: $69.98
This very expensive textbook is one of the best written and most comprehensive Java learning guides available.
Core Java, Vol. 2: Advanced Features, 8th EditionCore Java, Vol. 2: Advanced Features, 8th Edition by Cay S. Horstmann
Buy new: $34.64 / Used from: $24.75
This book is a must-have for your reference library.
Core Java(TM), Volume I--Fundamentals (8th Edition) (Sun Core Series)Core Java(TM), Volume I--Fundamentals (8th Edition) (Sun Core Series) by Cay S. Horstmann
Buy new: $34.64 / Used from: $28.65
This book is a definite must-have for your reference library.
Java In A Nutshell, 5th EditionJava In A Nutshell, 5th Edition by David Flanagan
Buy new: $29.67 / Used from: $20.00
I use this book constantly. It makes it so easy to find exactly the class and method I need to use. A must-have for any level Java programmer.
The Java Tutorial: A Short Course on the Basics, 4th Edition (Java Series)The Java Tutorial: A Short Course on the Basics, 4th Edition (Java Series) by Sharon Zakhour
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $5.20
You can't go wrong with this book, and I still use mine for reference.
Programming Jakarta Struts, 2nd EditionProgramming Jakarta Struts, 2nd Edition by Chuck Cavaness
Buy new: $29.67 / Used from: $4.00
This is an excellent book for the intermediate level Java programmer who is looking to learn Struts. Meshes well with the Struts in Action books.
Struts 2 in Action (In Action)Struts 2 in Action (In Action) by Don Brown
Buy new: $29.69 / Used from: $10.99
This series is excellent for people who learn by doing.
Struts in Action: Building Web Applications with the Leading Java FrameworkStruts in Action: Building Web Applications with the Leading Java Framework by Ted Husted
Buy new: $29.67 / Used from: $2.96
I have read this book ragged. I learn by doing, and this series is set up for people like me. If you are an intermediate level Java programmer looking to learn Struts, you need this book!
Jakarta Struts Pocket ReferenceJakarta Struts Pocket Reference by Chuck Cavaness
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.01
I use this book constantly. If you use Struts, this little book is a big help.
Java Servlet & JSP CookbookJava Servlet & JSP Cookbook by Bruce Perry
Buy new: $29.67 / Used from: $9.00
This is a great book for learning JSP if you are someone who learns by doing.
Beginning JSP 2: From Novice to ProfessionalBeginning JSP 2: From Novice to Professional by Krishnaraj Perrumal
Buy new: $35.99 / Used from: $1.68
I love this series. Easy to follow tutorials, and great information.
Beginning JavaScript with DOM Scripting and Ajax: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)Beginning JavaScript with DOM Scripting and Ajax: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional) by Christian Heilmann
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $12.99
This is a great introduction to JavaScript, especially for people who learn by doing. Highly recommended.
Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series) by Erich Gamma
Buy new: $41.57 / Used from: $27.99
THE design pattern book. This is the one we can blame for starting the trend. Still highly relevant.
Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design (2nd Edition) (Software Patterns Series)Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design (2nd Edition) (Software Patterns Series) by Alan Shalloway
Buy new: $41.01 / Used from: $32.45
A highly readable introduction to design patterns. A must-have for any programmers reference library.
PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second EditionPHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition by Matt Zandstra
Buy new: $29.69 / Used from: $31.40
This is an excellent introduction to using PHP5's Object-Oriented features. The design patterns presented are well-explained, and the tutorials actually make sense.