Hi guys,
I'm planning to buy a book which could give me a good foundation about Design
Patterns.
I'm really new to
Java and I'm just starting my preparation for SCWCD.
I've seen on JavaRanch good reviews about
Core J2EE Patterns, 2nd Edition and
Head First Design Patterns.
I think both are the best ones in this area but I'm tempted to purchase the Head First one just because it was released in October, 2004, exactly one year and a half after the Core J2EE Partterns one. Due to this, I'm thinking that Head First one would have more up to date design related questions and explanations.
I really would like to hear your opinions about these two books. I know that each one has a different presentation style, but I'm really interested about your opinions concerning their contents.
Please, by putting your comments will help me a lot in order to choose which one to buy.
Your comments would be highly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Edisandro Bessa.
[ April 26, 2006: Message edited by: Edisandro Bessa ]