Head First (book series)

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Head First is a series of books on computer programming, created by Bert Bates and Kathy Sierra. The series, which began with Head First Java in 2003, takes an unorthodox, visually intensive approach to the process of teaching programming.

Contents

[edit] Head First Concept

The main idea of the series is to effectively stimulate the brain by [1]

  • Telling stories
  • Visualizing
  • Using attention-grabbing tactics (page layout, non-standard examples …).

By using Metacognition[2] the series' authors and editors try to employ different methods to present information and accelerate the learning process.

[edit] Head First Labs

The series, published by O'Reilly_Media, received and maintained great success with books on Java and EJB. The way of helping the reader to more easily learn about the concepts presented in technical books was then extended to other programming languages (Ajax, C#, JavaScript), programming concepts (software design patterns, OOAD), and more general technical areas, such as statistics or physics. O'Reilly established Head First Labs, where books of the series are presented and the main idea behind the series is explained.

[edit] Awards

The books in the series have received three nominations for Product Excellence Jolt Awards, winning in 2005 for Head First Design Patterns, and were recognized on Amazon.com's yearly top 10 list for computer books from 2003 to 2005.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ How Head First Helps You Learn. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
  2. ^ The Head First Formula. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.

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