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No current free offer is confirmed. The “Save $9” promotion was reported by BetaNews on September 7, 2024, as a limited-time deal. Packt’s US product page later displayed the eBook for $8.99, with $9.99 crossed out, when checked for this article; prices and promotions can change, so check the live product page before buying.

Is the book still free?

The free offer in the original headline is historical, not evidence of a deal available now. BetaNews reported on September 7, 2024 that the book was free for a limited time. That report does not establish that the promotion remains active.

When accessed for this article, Packt’s US eBook page displayed a price of $8.99, with $9.99 crossed out. That is a regional page display, not a guaranteed current price everywhere. Confirm the price and any offer at checkout.

What is the book about?

Aristides Bouras’s *Java and Algorithmic Thinking for the Complete Beginner* is a Packt first-edition book published June 20, 2024. Packt presents it as an introduction to Java programming and algorithmic reasoning, with exercises and a progression from foundational concepts to more involved programming topics.

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The book’s outline moves from computers, Java, development environments and algorithmic concepts into variables, input and output, operators, trace tables and control structures. It then covers data structures, subprograms, object-oriented programming and file management. The publisher describes coverage including arrays and HashMaps; the O’Reilly listing categorizes the level as beginner to intermediate.

Who might find it useful?

It may suit a new learner looking for a structured introduction that connects Java syntax with the thinking involved in solving problems. Its range of topics and exercises also gives readers a path beyond first programs into data structures, object-oriented programming and file handling.

The scope alone does not establish that the book will make a reader job-ready or provide advanced mastery. Readers should treat it as one learning resource and expect to practice by writing, testing and revising code.

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Formats and edition details

Packt’s listing identifies a first edition in English, 957 pages, with EPUB and PDF eBook downloads; it labels the eBook DRM-free. ISBNs vary between listings: Packt’s US eBook page gives 9781836200123, while Packt’s regional page and O’Reilly listing show 9781836200130. Verify the format and ISBN on the page you intend to purchase rather than assuming the numbers apply universally. The evidence available here does not establish which physical editions are currently sold or which Amazon listing, if any, corresponds to a specific format.

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