Learning Java

[Sigma721]

Hi everyone

I am interested in learning to program in Java(please note I do not have any programing back ground).

Does anyone know any good sites/other resources to learn from?

Thanks in advance

 

[goswald]

Hey,

I've used this site:
http://www.codecademy.com/#!/exercises/0

 

[Frikkenator]

Hey,

I've used this site:
http://www.codecademy.com/#!/exercises/0

Do note that that is Javascript, not Java. If you want to learn to code I'd suggest getting a good book on learning to code with Java. Plenty on takealot and kalahari.

 

[Babbalas]

Hi,

To get started download the latest version of the NetBeans IDE. Follow tutorials on how to set up netbeans and install all the programs that you will need. (Like the java development kit (JDK), but I think most of it will come with netbeans).

You can also follow their online tutorials to get to grips with some of the basic programming skills you'll need.

The site is http://netbeans.org/kb/articles/learn-java.html

Be sure to start at a hello world tutorial.

 

[Avenue]

Do note that that is Javascript, not Java. If you want to learn to code I'd suggest getting a good book on learning to code with Java. Plenty on takealot and kalahari.

This ^

What you can also do, if you're interested in gaming is to download the unity game engine and work through a few java game tutorials. You'll have so much fun creating your own games that you wont even realise you're learning to program at the same time. Here is a great tutorial if this method appeals to you
You're not going to be a java pro afterwards, but you'll be comfortable enough in the environment to then move forward

 

[NeonNinja]

What about Lynda.com? Any good? I have it but haven't really had much time.

 

[Sherbang]

http://www.javaranch.com/

 

[AlphaJohn]

Might wanna go through http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/408773-Want-to-start-Android-development

I know its mainly for Android, but there is a couple of great sites in that thread. Example: http://thenewboston.org/tutorials.php

 

[Mouse]

Hi,

To get started download the latest version of the NetBeans IDE. Follow tutorials on how to set up netbeans and install all the programs that you will need. (Like the java development kit (JDK), but I think most of it will come with netbeans).

No. Learning how a particular IDE works should be done after you've learnt how to program. You would just be adding extra steps that are not directly related to learning a programming language by starting with an IDE.

If you want to learn to code I'd suggest getting a good book on learning to code with Java. Plenty on takealot and kalahari.

THIS.
Get a book and learn the basics first.