Head First Software Development

 

Who is this book for?

If you can answer "yes" to all of these:

- Do you have access to a computer and some background in programming?

- Do you want to learn techniques for building and delivering great software? Do you want to understand the principles behind iterations and test-driven development?

- Do you prefer stimulating dinner party conversation to dry, dull, academic lectures?

this book is for you.

Who should probably back away from this book?

If you can answer "yes" to any of these:

- Are you completely new to Java?

(You don't need to be advanced, and if you know C++ or C# you'll understand the code examples just fine.)

- Are you a kick-butt development manager looking for a reference book?

-  Are you afraid to try something different? Would you rather have a root canal than mix stripes with plaid? Do you believe that a technical book can't be serious if iterations are anthropomorphized?

this book is not for you.