How do I get started with Java programming?

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 by admin


Hello people,

I want a link to

1) Java compiler/IDE
2) An online tutorial
3) An active forum
4) An e-book, perhaps?

I am on Linux and build-essential is installed. Do I need a Java compiler also?

I also have a Windows xp partition, so a Java IDE.

Any other tips…

Thanks a lot

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6 Comments on "How do I get started with Java programming?"

  • andre m said on Jul 25th, 2009 at 8:11 PM:

    go to bluej.org and download the program for OS it has tutorials built in to the program

  • Michael said on Jul 29th, 2009 at 7:22 AM:

    1.http://download.netbeans.org/netbeans/6.0/final/
    2.http://newdata.box.sk/bx/java/httoc.html
    3.http://forum.java.sun.com/index.jspa

  • Mr helpful. said on Jul 31st, 2009 at 4:12 AM:

    try it, i think it will help

  • sarmenhbb said on Aug 3rd, 2009 at 3:36 PM:

    no affence java is a waste of time. there are better languages out there.

  • XoaX.net said on Aug 6th, 2009 at 8:17 PM:

    This will help you get everything set up in a step by step manner:

  • blessed_thang said on Aug 8th, 2009 at 4:56 PM:

    Since you are on Linux, I recommend you download the combo JavaSE with the NetBeans. NetBeans is an IDE that lets you input textbook example code. NetBeans also slams the pathname of your pile of code to the compiler. No kidding, pathname is a BIG issue for beginners. Download what I told you and install in your Home folder location so you can jump back and forth between projects without having to log on as root.

    I find Linux a much more robust development platform, and more productive than WIN. If you code and it runs on Linux, it will run on XP — Vista has a wall we have to code java around in certain situations. But, I’ll clue you, Vista is a lot easier to ***** than XP is. Vista makes life difficult for DRM-enabled commercial software — and I suspect it will get even worse. But, that isn’t java concerns.

    If you have problems in Linux to run java from a Terminal (not NetBeans), email me through my profile icon. I have a link to good advice on how to make the pathnames in Linux. But, get started on the Sun java tutorials first.

    Ask questions. Seek out what others on this board are doing with java.

    Finally, build-essential is geared for C and C++ libraries. It is how we build free software. Be cautious. On a build it will say a library is missing as a dependency. You locate and try to download that specific lib. Your Linux might object and inform you are overwriting an essential lib the OS depends upon. Heed that warning.

    My Linux is debian-based (Ubuntu). I stick with pre-built software that I know will install. I might even go to my Linux forum and ask everybody if they have ***.1 software.

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