I haven't read "Pragmatic Programmer" so can't say. I'll look through it when I get a chance.
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I haven't read "Pragmatic Programmer" so can't say. I'll look through it when I get a chance.
Worth it? Hard to say. My OPINION is that it is a GREAT reference book to skim through and then have near your desk when programming to look up the general concepts that you remember are there but...
I agree that this can appear to be lazy book writing and almost cheating, but there's a benefit to the reader: if one has already learned one language using the Deitel book, learning another language...
Can knowledge be outdated? I think knowledge is always useful, but I think I get the point of your question.
Java has had few dramatic changes in the last 10+ years. The last (IMO?) was the leap...