By We're going to try something new in the next few weeks: Featured Author entries. You'll hear from Mike Morrison (Head First JavaScript) and Andrew Stellman & Jennifer Greene (Head First C# and Head First PMP). We hope to have feature other authors in the future as well—if we can catch them when they're not already up to their ears in a project!
So with the upcoming feature in mind, I want to ask: what do YOU want to see your favorite Head First author expound on? Is there something in a book that begs for more explanation? Or maybe you're more curious about what they do when they're not toiling over storyboards and annotations. I'll do my best to convey your question to our authors and get it answered!
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Awesome. Well, I haven't quite dug into the above listed books. However, I use Head First HTML/CSS regularly in web classes I teach. It's excellent, though students often still struggle with specificity, the box model, and actually apply the skills needed to construct a professional looking web site. Every single semester since implementing the book they always get most stumped by specificity and the box model. Expanding on that would definitely be beneficial.
I wish to read Swing and GUI Design with JAVA
Maybe Lynn can tell us why she's afraid of clowns ;)
In the "Write for us" section of the web site there is a request for potential authors to submit an audition for review. If these authors submitted one it would be interesting to see the results. Maybe a separate tab for Auditions that made the cut.
It might be interesting to hear about a programming assignment that at first stumped the experts and then how they overcame the stumbling block.
A best practice example that solved a puzzling issue.
Where they think the direction of programming and web standards are heading.
In anticipation of changing standards, what new languages or skills will we need to be proficient in the future.
Might be interesting to have a face off between the open source programmers and the Microsoft programmers.
Not to change the subject but to allow for a lighter side how about a bio and introduction of the people pictured throughout the books. Many appear in multiple books and their presence adds character to the books.
Yes they have fans.
what about a book for SCEA exam. or about java ee architecture
I'd welcome an article on C# and the use of SQL/ADO.NET on an Access/MySQL/SQL Srv 2005 database. Enough stuff for yet another great book - or the start of a series of nice articles...
Cheers,
Daniel
Head First Python! :)
Head First Functional Programming (Lisp, Erlang, etc.)
SUN is almost ready with an new SCEA certification(Sun Certified Enterprise Architect) to match the latest J2EE version. A book on that topic that could prepare one for the exam would be highly appreciated.
I'd second the Head First Functional Programming...lets see Lisp, Scheme and/or Haskell get some loving!
Head First Scrum
Head First Python
Head First I/O (Jan Axelson)
And although it's not "want to read", I'd bet a series of DVD training videos would be very well received.
Head First Python
Head First Python (include WSGI)
Head First Python Design Patterns
Head First Python (incl. Python web frameworks)
Head First Semantic Web - would be a cool title, if you find authors talented enough to present this topic in a "head first", well understandable format.
Head First SCRUM would be great.
Head First Python!!
Head First
Python
please
Another vote for Head First Python!!
Head first python and
Head first C++
With out a doubt: Head First C++
[PS, the Head First Java and JSP books ROCKED]
first of all, Thank You for coming out with Ajax and Pythong books later this year! I'll be sure to add them to my library as soon as they come out. The only 'Head First' book I would truly like to see done, is Head First C++. You guys did a wonderful job with Java, and I'm sure you can do the same for C++. As of now, there are not many really accessible books for people who wish to learn the language, but can't stand the dull, dry, 'textbook-speak' of most C/C++ books. Also, a lot of universities heavily use C++ to teach their undergraduate Computer Science curriculum, making for pleanty of students that I am sure are seeking for an easy, understandible way to grasp the core concepts of Computer Science in a way that only a Head First book can deliver...
yep, i hope to really see a c++ book!!!
I would like to see a book about how to write programmer texts that are concise, that have as few pages as possible.
i'd really like to see head first c++.
head first C++ plzzzzzzzzzzz....
I'm reading your Head first C# book. I'd appreciate a Head First C++ book also.
I would like to see a C++ book in heads first series. The book will be an instant hit.
A book on c++. Pls....
Head First C++
Head First Ruby
Head First C++
and...
Objective-C 2.0 (very popular in the MAC world and iPhone)
HeadFirst C++ please!
When are you coming out with a Head First C++
book ?
I have got both Head First Java and C#. I have to say them both have been the best programming books I have ever seen in my life, so well explained.
Head First authors could you please bring out a C++ book. It would be much appreciated
Thank you
A Head First C++ book seconded or rather a zillionthed, pretty please!
PLEASE... PLEASE... PLEASE... COME UP WITH A HEAD-FIRST PYTHON!! I'D KILL FOR THAT BOOK...
a head first c++ book would be wonderful. It would also a good market as all students are taught c++ at university. It would be a god send if done in the clear and well described way of head first books.
Head First C++ please!!
C++... Please!
Head First Python (include WSGI),
Head First Python Design Patterns
Headfirst C# is extremly awesome! It's such the best ever C# book.
I'd love to see Headfirst C++ and Headfirst flash also. Why not XD
Head First for Adobe Flash please.... :)
Head First c++ !!!11one!
Yes... C++ please!! please!! please!! please!! please!! please!! please!! please!!
Head First C++
Head First Python
would be awesome!
Head First Spring
HF Hibernate
HF Struts
HF Scala
HF Lift
HF Erlang
HF Programming Languages
HF Functional programming
A Voting from Germany: Head First PYTHON !!! -> (including Django ?!)
That would be a killer book, since HF Java and HF C# are also simply brillant!!
=)
Of course, A Head First Python! It's about time for this title.
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++
Head First C++ please
Plz Plz Plz we need Head First C++....
C++, though I'd imagine it might come in N > 1 volumes! But somebody needs to explain C++ in such way that it predicts and answers questions, instead of provoking more questions and leaving the student with a pile of confusion, doubt, and uncertainty. C++ is tough and is hard to learn.
I love the Java book! Not only do I understand Java right away, it has helped me greatly in better understanding C++! C++ came from C, and with it, band-aids. Seeing Java, a more canonical OO language, explained so well, in pictures and metaphors, with the authors anticipating and answering questions, and leaving the student with complete units of knowledge, I could see why C++ does things the way it does, adjusting to its C heritage. I only wish I had Head First C++ (or Java!) years ago.
Very well-written, triumphant book series!
P.S. Are you looking for a C++ author?
Head First Python
Head First C++... Python first ;-)
HEAD FIRST PYTHON
Head First C++
So, when are we going to get a Head First C/C++ book? :)
Head First Scala
Head First Python
Head First Python would be awesome!
"What do you want to read from Head First authors?"
A head first C++ book, I wanted to buy one today and was shocked there isn't one! It would be a licence to print money! Make a C++ book :D
"What do you want to read from Head First authors?"
"Heads First Web Services" please
Headfirst - SCALA
Headfirst - LIFT
Head First C++ would be great. I go to East Carolina University and there is one teacher there that has created his own language called Cinnameg and has written his on book on it; would be a great author for it. But having a easy, understanding book on it would be great instead of my so-called notes.
Head First Python would also be great, since we briefly covered that language.
Perhaps Head first Flash could complete the Web knowledges.
Head First Flash/ActionScript
Head First Python
Head First Scala, I would love that.
Head First C++
Python is catching up with web development. So It'd be a good to have Head First Python...
1. You learn a lot about Python in HF Programming. Also I'd prefer a HF Python book giving importance to network and web programming.
2. HF Scala. Heard a lot about this language und his concept. Seem to be interesting.
Head First Python (unit testing framework)
Head First C++
Head First for Game Development
DirectX
OpenGL
Visual C++
Please also publish a HF-Python book too.
I realy liked HF-programming.
Head First C++!
(HF Python is already on Amazon I see)
I like to have Head First Python and Head First Flash Action Script.
Head First ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC would be cool. I would like to see Head First Django, and Zend Framework. And I will throw in another vote for Head First C++
Please make Head First C++ book......
Head First Ruby
Head First Beginner Projects(using Python 3)
Head First
Head First ELECTRONICS
Head First Physics (electrostatics + magnetism)
Head First PERL!!!!
please try and make em happen. i have 13 head first books as of now :D
Head First Scala
Head First erlang
Head First Clojure
Head First Haskell
Head First Functional Programming
I agree with many people above with Head First C++. Also I think a Head First Data Structures and Algorithms book would be great! Actually it would be beyond great to have a Head First book about that topic which causes many headaches.
Head First REST
+1 Head First C++
1.HEAD FIRST DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS
2.HEAD FIRST C++
HF Scala or HF Lift
I want to know real scalability.
Head First C
Please, Please, Please do a head first Lift (Scala)
I would like to see a HEAD FIRST FLASH
HF Scala, because it's not a simple language...
Guess Flash it´s really a nice topic for the next Head First project. Please guys, voice of the people is the voice of God. :)
'New' languages on the JVM are growing in popularity, and I'd love to see HF Scala!