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Hi All,

I am looking for some info and guidance on where to start with regards Java development.

I have been looking at the oracle site but to be honest a bit overwhelmed.

Should one decide to start Java programming, first for own use and later as a career what steps would you suggest in terms of courses? would you go with the oracle courses or recommend others?

I am sure i will have more questions as we go along.

Thanks in advance
 
D3x! said:
Hi All,

I am looking for some info and guidance on where to start with regards Java development.

I have been looking at the oracle site but to be honest a bit overwhelmed.

Should one decide to start Java programming, first for own use and later as a career what steps would you suggest in terms of courses? would you go with the oracle courses or recommend others?

I am sure i will have more questions as we go along.

Thanks in advance
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Are you asking all of this in response to the responses in other threads? Are you seeing green? :p
 
Rather stab yourself in the face with a stiletto. It will be less painful, and be over MUCH quicker.
 
Learn C/C++/C#, in that order. They're almost identical and the jump from C# to Java is minimal. Once you know the C-based languages, you can learn any programming language.
 
UnUnOctium said:
Learn C/C++/C#, in that order. They're almost identical and the jump from C# to Java is minimal. Once you know the C-based languages, you can learn any programming language.
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Let's not mislead him.

C and C++ are two different animals derived from the same source. Object orientation (OO) is a special concept that underpins C++, Java and several other languages.
C# is Microsoft's take on Java and tries to hook you into their product line to the exclusion of others. It isn't a bad language, but why use a copy when you have a thriving original?

Java takes a fresh approach to C++ and the 'improvements' make it both easier for the novice and for the experienced, which is why it is taught in many 1st year university courses. Java is definitely the place to start.
 
Ok, seriously... I disagree with the C -> C++ -> C# route. Rather leave the C/C++ for me ;)

Also the jump from C# to Java will be painful, believe me. If you know C# (and .NET), it doesn't automatically mean you'll have an easy route to J2EE.
 
sn3rd said:
Are you asking all of this in response to the responses in other threads? Are you seeing green? :p
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no but you can show me some green if you wish :p

spiderz said:
Learn HTML & CSS first. :D
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html - fairly decentish

css - erm not so much

WiT8litZ said:
Rather stab yourself in the face with a stiletto. It will be less painful, and be over MUCH quicker.
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lol

UnUnOctium said:
Learn C/C++/C#, in that order. They're almost identical and the jump from C# to Java is minimal. Once you know the C-based languages, you can learn any programming language.
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sn3rd said:
Ok, seriously... I disagree with the C -> C++ -> C# route. Rather leave the C/C++ for me ;)

Also the jump from C# to Java will be painful, believe me. If you know C# (and .NET), it doesn't automatically mean you'll have an easy route to J2EE.
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:| i heard it is easier to go from java to C etc than the other way around but that is not my question :p

but thanks for answers in the meantime :)
 
If you do not have any programming background at all, start with HTML, CSS, and javascript and understand how they work together. This might take you a week or so.
You will eventually come across these things if you are developing in Java - web apps.

http://www.w3schools.com/ is another good place to start
Get introductory books that will teach you basic stuff such as: Variables, Operators, If...Else, Arrays, While Loops, For Loops, etc

DO NOT RUSH.

I am reading some few ebooks (mostly .net) I downloaded because I feel like I have skipped certain stuff I should have learned.
 
sn3rd said:
What can you do and where are you?
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I have some experience in HTML, CSS and can edit php etc, by no means a fund at all though, I am jhb, Boksburg

UnUnOctium said:
7am too early. Work only starts at 12.00 so, 18.00. Let's go!
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Lol do e :p

Fuma said:
If you do not have any programming background at all, start with HTML, CSS, and javascript and understand how they work together. This might take you a week or so.
You will eventually come across these things if you are developing in Java - web apps.

http://www.w3schools.com/ is another good place to start
Get introductory books that will teach you basic stuff such as: Variables, Operators, If...Else, Arrays, While Loops, For Loops, etc

DO NOT RUSH.

I am reading some few ebooks (mostly .net) I downloaded because I feel like I have skipped certain stuff I should have learned.
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Thanks for the link, was looking through this java tutorials site as well

Whilst I want to learn I also want accreditation to what I learn and do not mind paying to be learn properly
 
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