tylerand

Hey, i want to start programming some Java. But i am a total newb of it, so can somebody help. Does any of you know some good java FAQ's? And is java programming software free? If so can i have a linky.

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http://java.sun.com/developer/online...ng/BasicJava1/

Fisrt thing is to download the JAVA package from SUN and install on your PC. The click on the above link and start at the beginning.

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Yes, the Java SDK is free. The SDK comes with an IDE, but I would recommend a regular text editor like PSPad, Emacs, or TextPad.

As for the faqs, I found books to be the most helpful. One good books is Just Java 2, which is an official Sun Java book. Also, download the Java API reference at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.html#docs, which can also be accessed at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/ online. Make sure you have a goal when learning Java. Make up a project (maybe some small game), and do the project and learn Java at the same time, looking up stuff as you go. You will learn alot faster and retain more than just reading about Java.

cowboyzkickazz

this is the website of my java class I took last semester. There is all kinds of useful info on there.

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tylerand

Im hoping to make a small program that when you click on something, it brings up a list under it. Except i want a nice GUI interface.

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Just Java 2 will be a good book then. If you have a public library you should be able to find it there.

Burn

There's 2 Java FAQs on the site here, go to the Application Programming section, then on the right, there should be 2 FAQs- a part 1 and a part 2- that go into the very basics of Java. Then, come back to us with questions. I will be more than glad to help.

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tylerand

Just one question, is it easy too lear, like html?

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Once you get the basics down, it's very easy to add on to what you already know...new stuff is based off the stuff you already know, for instance.

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tylerand

Another question (sorry) while im downloading the file needed. Is Java good for making simple programs? Good for gui?

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