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Java original tutorial

I've seen once somebody reference a file where all the info about java lang is written. Like the original source. Give me please a link to that one. And I would like to get some advice on when I should learn/read it. Is it for masters and I must only turn to it when I've learned all the basics and want something more or I can take a look at it any time?

3rd Apr 2017, 6:54 PM
Alex Snaidars
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Do you mean the javadocs for Java? They are the Java language reference where you look up things you want to know about a particular class: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/ The official Oracle tutorials can be found here: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/
3rd Apr 2017, 7:02 PM
Tashi N
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@Alexander There are as many 'bibles' for Java as prophets ^^ Maybe look at Filip's post if you can find it there: https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/204501/?ref=app
3rd Apr 2017, 7:12 PM
Tashi N
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@Alexander I didn't read it ^^ I read three or four other books about Java and now I use the javadocs or search for solutions on the internet. I use the Oracle tutorials for new content after updating to a major release of jdk.
3rd Apr 2017, 7:31 PM
Tashi N
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@Tashi No, it was a file, where was 300 pages or so. Maybe 1k or 3k, that was a huge file, anyway. The question somebody asked was which books on Java he needs to read and the guy gave some links and finally said that the file (there was a name of this thing for sure) is like a Bible for Java coders, earlier or later you have to read it because all the info is there.
3rd Apr 2017, 7:09 PM
Alex Snaidars
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@Tashi Seems that it's the thing. - Java The Complete Reference, 9th Edition: http://staff.cs.psu.ac.th/iew/cs344-481/Java%20The%20Complete%20Reference%20Ninth%20Edition.pdf How do you think is it reasonable for a beginner to meet a tough guy like that?
3rd Apr 2017, 7:26 PM
Alex Snaidars
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@Taahi Ok. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
3rd Apr 2017, 7:33 PM
Alex Snaidars
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