When I started with SharePoint 2010 the very first problem I faced was identifying good books on developing applications for SharePoint 2010. Being completely new to SharePoint development, I was looking for books which could guide me step by step all the way from, Installation to intermediate development tasks and thereafter to advanced topics. I was pretty much sure that there wont be a single book covering all the way from novice to expert level. So I had to turn to Amazon for books on SharePoint 2010, after a brief search I zeroed in on some after going through customer reviews and sample chapters of these books available at Google Books.
Beginning SharePoint 2010 Development: I would recommend this one for those who are completely new to SharePoint 2010 development. The book starts with basics like 'SharePoint developer tools' and takes you to high level topics like 'BCS' and 'MS Office integration'. The plus side of this book is that, it details tasks in step by step manner, which is highly appreciated for someone new to SharePoint 2010. While the downside is that, it didn't cover the installation and configuration part at all which I was highly expecting for a book targeted for beginners. By the way, while trying out the samples I had to troubleshoot most of those to get it running, for this I had to spend considerable time searching the net for solutions. I would say the troubleshooting sessions actually helped me to learn something new, which I think was a blessing in disguise.
The book covers topics only at a shallow level, so never expect to jump start straight into SharePoint 2010 development after going through this book. If you wish to view the Table Of Contents, click here.
Inside SharePoint 2010: I would say this is the ultimate one, if you wish to have a in-depth understanding of SharePoint 2010. The book is actually packed with core stuff with no page to skim through as I did with while reading 'Beginning SharePoint 2010 Development'. With this book, you fill find yourself spending more time to grasp whats covered in each page. This book is best for those, who HAVE prior experience with SharePoint development. The reason why I wouldn't recommend for beginners is that, you wouldn't find a step by step walk through for any specific sample covered in this book. If you are planning opt for SharePoint 2010 developer certification, its better to go through this book, as chances are you would find definitely something new which no other book had covered there by giving you an edge over others.
Its better to prepare notes while reading this book, as you would find lot many crucial points and common pitfalls, which you could use as a reference at a later date.
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