Java tutorials

ugatennis08 · 29 Oct 2008 at 03:16

Hey everyone,

I am trying to learn java but cant really find any decent tutorials, does anyone have any that they recommend?

Also how did you guys go about learning it? Just reading and then trying or just setting your self projects?

I started learning pascal but found it a little easy so decided to do something more worth while.

Reebro · 29 Oct 2008 at 09:33

A few sites that may help, not sure if they are updated.

http://www.dickbaldwin.com/tocadv.htm
http://gsraj.tripod.com/java/java_tutorial.html

Energize · 29 Oct 2008 at 16:24

I read through bluej and set myself projects to do. Making small useful programs for people etc.

Reebro · 29 Oct 2008 at 17:08

Go to the Library (don't laugh)

and get 'the idiots guide to Java' not calling you an idiot but those are actually useful or buy one *shrugs*.

wozzizname · 29 Oct 2008 at 17:58

I'm learning Java at Uni using Blue Jay, but finding it really tough to actually be able to write code. I understand most of the principles, can read and understand simple code OK, but writing it from scratch is damn hard for me.

Anyway, this site might prove useful to you, I've watched a couple of the videos it links to and found them very good -

http://eclipsetutorial.sourceforge.net/

Greenlizard0 · 30 Oct 2008 at 11:55

I'm finding it very hard as well to write Java from my head. Reading other people's code isn't too bad at times, but regurgitating it is proving most difficult.

GingerNinja1989 · 30 Oct 2008 at 12:04

Java Ranch. Good forum and guides dedicated to Java with very helpful members. Try there, they saved my life a couple of times!

Edit: It'd help if i posted the link: http://www.javaranch.com/

Darg · 30 Oct 2008 at 12:12

Practice practice practice! Don't be afraid to aim high. My first real java project was a fullscreen world population simulator with it's own 2D rendering solution and completely custom built GUI with an MP3 player and dynamic world generation to boot!

It's all about throwing yourself into the code and seeing what it can do. Once you remember the basics of creating and instantiating new variables and methods you'll be flying.

GWillow · 13 Nov 2008 at 13:22

Check out Java Passion for some great, free, online courses.