Learning Java

[OG]

Hi guys, I only have a very basic programming background (HTML, Javascript, perl and some sql) and for my university course next year we are going to start learning Java. I have never done any object orientated programming ever so I'm just looking for any resources that provide a nice basic run in to all the concepts etc. I have downloaded Netbeans and tried to work through some of the examples but they are all way over my head so any nice and basic websites will go down a treat

Thanks a lot

 

[GravyMonster]

Here's a grounding article that covers the basics of OOP. TBH I wouldn't touch an editor until you've got your head around this structure.

http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/concepts/

 

[smyth]

There are lots of tutorials on that oracle site that you can work through.

I've also found this MIT course that has a few lecture notes and exercises (no solutions but I'm sure if you ask for help or do some googling you'll be able to find an answer)

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electric...tion-to-programming-in-java-january-iap-2010/