Good website to start learning Java on

What's a good website to start with?
Edited by: teenprogrammer on Jun 19, 2008 10:02 AM

From the previous link: [http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/getStarted/index.html]
Also, right on the New To Java forum web page: [http://java.sun.com/new2java/]

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Need advice/suggestions on HOW and WHERE to START learning JAVA Prog.

Hello
MY educational background is Bachleor in Computer Science and Engg. (BE). I just landed in US and need to learn Basic JAVA programming , fundamentals, concepts of swing, JSP, JDBC connectivity............it might sound wierd seeing the above list but all i need to do at my work in future is all about DOCUMENTUM and i have very little time say 40 days to learn core java and its concepts coz that wuld come to play when i work on documentum.......even if come across something which i havent learnt in java, i guess i culd manage looking up some reference books, learn and do the job.....so can someone guide me thru the learning process of core java........i have been using " JAVA 2 Fundamentals Cay S Horstmann and Gary Cornell" and the basic tutorials which is available at sun.com but i am finding difficulty in remembering the concepts although i have understood it earlier. Is there a comprehensive online tutorial which can guide me through the learning process of core java?
The resources available :
P4 HP laptop
24/7 High speed LAN
the book i have mentioned earlier.
just cant wait to start learning java
Thanks

Hello
MY educational background is Bachleor in Computer
Science and Engg. (BE). I just landed in US and need
to learn Basic JAVA programming , fundamentals,
concepts of swing, JSP, JDBC
connectivity............it might sound wierd seeing
the above list but all i need to do at my work in
future is all about DOCUMENTUM and i have very
little time say 40 days to learn core java and its
concepts coz that wuld come to play when i work on
documentum.......even if come across something which
i havent learnt in java, i guess i culd manage
looking up some reference books, learn and do the
job.....so can someone guide me thru the learning
process of core java........i have been using " JAVA
2 Fundamentals Cay S Horstmann and Gary Cornell" and
the basic tutorials which is available at sun.com but
i am finding difficulty in remembering the concepts
although i have understood it earlier. Is there a
comprehensive online tutorial which can guide me
through the learning process of core java?
The resources available :
P4 HP laptop
24/7 High speed LAN
the book i have mentioned earlier.
just cant wait to start learning java
ThanksOk, I haven't been much help here lately, but I'd like to help here if I can. In my opinion, you're talking about Advanced Java topics here. You are basically asking to run before you walk.
Can you compile and run a simple 'Hello World' program in Java?
I've always found that a positive way to start.

Is it worth to start learning Java

Today I saw a post in JavaRanch (http://saloon.javaranch.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=33&t=017317). A guy asked a question for his friend about STARTING to learn Java NOW. Actually, I heard quite same question from people around myself.
For myself, I've been working on Java more than 7 years(already SCEA, hehe). However, the Java passion is getting away ;-((, I am looking around for other stuff like Ruby.
I have same confusion as that guy, and I'd like to learn from you guys for same question - for the current market situation, it is late/okay to touch Java?

thank for all the input.
my concerns are, particularly for newcomer, the
learning curve and the market trend.
my understanding is Java is losing its powder in web
application development comparing with other emerging
language like Ruby/Python, conversely, Java's powser
is going to server side(business/integration layer).Don't be so sure about that.
Java's not losing powder [sic] in web app development. It's mature and considered a standard for enterprise scale problems. Ruby and Python are gaining traction for smaller CRUD-like Web apps, but neither is up to snuff in the areas of security and transactions. Ruby is gaining popularity because of Rails, which makes creating simpler web apps easy.
Criticism of Java for complexity and a dearth of tools is fair. But are Trails, Grail, and AppFuse strong enough answers to Rails such that Java EE can be more agile for smaller apps? Time will tell. I think Spring and Hibernate are helping a great deal, more than EJB 3.0 will.
everybody knows it is hard thing to learn java,It's hard to learn anything, period. Programming in any language is a long learning curve, because it's so much more than just language syntax. You don't do enterprise apps just by learning Java, even if you stick to the EE platform. You have to know SQL and relational databases, messaging, XML, HTML, JavaScript, HTTP...the list is pretty long. All those technologies carry over to .NET and Ruby and anything else, so it's not just Java that's complex. Enterprise problems are complex.
And once you know all that, there's the problem of designing elegantly. It's a long climb no matter which language is on top.
regarding to server side programming for a java
newbie, it would be much harder to learn, further, it
will take you long long time to learn server side
java programming.
however, the job market (java) is still hot, and
seems to keep hot. and people still wanna jump in.It's still good, just not crazy like it was at the end of the 90's. There is the problem of competition from China, India, Vietnam, etc. that won't go away. But what field hasn't been affected by global competition? Only those areas where you have to touch the client, like auto mechanics. Even medicine has been affected - x-rays can be read anywhere in the world.
So, still confused to tell people whether or not to START java...;-((If you like programming, jump in. Learn Java, but it's more important to learn those bedrock technologies (e.g., data structures, compilers, parsers, finite automata, decomposition, relational databases, etc.) and learn how to learn. Languages will come and go. When I jumped into this field ten years ago C++ and Corba were the rage and Java didn't exist. Now I make a living writing Java. I'm reading about Ruby and Rails now, just dipping my toes into the water.
None of us are any better prophets than you are. I don't know what will happen or if Java will still be here ten years from now. COBOL and FORTRAN were born in the 50s, and both are very much with us today.
Just stop whining about it. Do what makes you happy, and stop worrying about what other people think.
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I want to start learning Java

I want to learn Java, and write Java codes. I searched through this website for an article which explains what a develepment environment I must have, but couldn't find anything, because it is designed in a too formal manner.
Can you simply give me a list of software to install to setup myself a Java development system?

hkBattousai wrote:
You kept giving me links from this website. I said it is very fomal and %95 of the information is trivia.
Anyway I found the answer on a third party program's website:
http://www.jcreator.com/installation.htm
All I need is
1) JDK
2) A Java IDE
Is this right?Of course, JCreator is a nice IDE for beginners. Also, it is simple to use.

How to start learning java language?

can any one advise me how to start with

can any one advise me how to start withJVerd's post is great.
Also there are some links I have compiled over the last few months along with others in this forum.
Free Tutorials and Such
Installation Notes - JDK 5.0 Microsoft Windows (32-bit)
Your First Cup of Java
The Java? Tutorial - A practical guide for programmers
New to Java Center
Java Programming Notes - Fred Swartz
How To Think Like A Computer Scientist
Introduction to Computer science using Java
The Java Developers Almanac 1.4
Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
Object-oriented language basics
Don't Fear the OOP
Free Java Books
Thinking in Java, by Bruce Eckel (Free online)
Core Servlet Programming, by Merty Hall (Free Online)
More Servlets, by Marty Hall (Free Online)
A Java GUI Programmer's Primer
Data Structures and Algorithms
with Object-Oriented Design Patterns in Java, by Bruno R. Preiss
Introduction to Programming Using Java, by David J. Eck
Advanced Programming for the Java 2 Platform
The Java Language Specification
Books:
Head First Java, by Bert Bates and Kathy Sierra
Core Java, by Cay Horstmann and Gary Cornell
Effective Java, by Joshua Bloch
Also if you are in school, definatly take a intro to programming course.
Have Fun,
JJ

Need to create a complex app. Anybody know of a good website to start.

Need to create a complex app for iphone 4. Anybody know of a reputable website to go for this.?

Apple has great videos on prograaming for iOS, but if you are not already a programmer they won't help you. If you are a programmer register as a developer http://developer.apple.com/programs/

Links to learn Java

Hi,
I friend of mine has just started learning Java. Can you reccomend any tutorial sessions on the web or some books?
Thank you very much
Maria

By all means, please direct your friend to the JDC's:
New to Java Programming Center: http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/new2java/
Have your friend subscribe to the center's monthly email supplement and read past issues online:
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/new2java/supplements/
As for books, have your friend read this article:
Books to Shorten Your Learning Curve:
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/new2java//programming/learn/bookreview.html
Then have your friend check out our tutorials:
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/
Starting with the New to Java Programming Center because that is the collection of beginner material all linked in one convenient spot.
Enjoy!
Dana Nourie

Good source's for learning hyperion reporting ??

Hello gurus,
I m an Oracle PL/SQL developer. I have decent knowledge on oracle PL/SQL. i m planning to learn hyperion reporting, so do you guys have any good source of links. Or it will be great if you could point me in a direction to a good place for start learning hyperion reporting ?
Any links will be great too!!
Thank you so much!!!

I m looking for interactive reporting!!!
FYI - We are using Oracle Hyperion 9.3. And we have Hyperion interactive reporting studio and workspace as well.
I m an Oracle PL/SQL developer. I m total new to this reporting tool. But i didnt find really good source wher can learn quickly and start creating reports. For some reason i wasn't really impressed with Oracle Hyperion documnetation as i compare to oracle database or PL/SQL documentations. Its not just my tought, lot of folks out there think sameway. I dont if that's true
Any links with examples of developing the reports or any good documentation with examples will be great!!
I appriciate it.
Thank you!!

Learning java before jsp?

Do I need to know Java before learning JSP?
Also, I have a laptop that I am using at home and would like to start learning Java and JSP. Will Tomcat work on my laptop? Can I launch it from my desktop?

It is not absolutely necessary to learn java before you learn jsp, but you must at least have programming experience. But if you want to do better, then you need to learn java.
tomcat should run on your laptop.

What are pre-requisite softwares to be installed to start working JAVA?

HI ALL,
Greetings.
Would you pls. let me know what are pre-requisite softwares to be installed to start learning with JAVA? I have completed OCA certification and now i want to start learning JAVA so that i can develop front end database application. I have no other language experience other than PL/SQL.
Pls. let me know what the primary and essential softwares to be installed to start learning java to suit my desired objective as mentioned above.
Thanks in advance.

Follow this trail - http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/getStarted/ .

Learn Java first or start with C?

I am completely new to the programming world. However, I'm an MCP with WinNT experience and have worked in the computer industry (desktop, hardware and various software support) for almost four years.
I want to know if it's actually all right to start learning how to program with Java 2 without any previous programming experience. Plus, would Java 2 be a good place to start? I've taken a fast-paced 5-day crash course at a local State university and actually seemed to understand the concepts and was able to answer the instructors' questions. (What was surprising, and somewhat scary, was that I was able to answer questions that the regular C programmers couldn't seem to answer).
However, I just want to make sure I'm following the right path.
Please advise if you can.
Thanks!
-MB

This is the main reason I'd pick Java to teach a newbie about programming:
It pretty much lets you do anything you can do with C and C++ (short of directly manipulating computer memory) with a syntax that's much simpler and elegant. Java just gives you fewer things to worry about, and yet tests all the important skills a programmer needs.
But it's still possible to write bad Java code. Java has it's own share of bad programming habits.
Grab a good Java book. My favorite is Java in a Nutshell by David Flanagan. It's concise and to the point, which may or may not be the best for someone totally new to programming. Download the Java Development Kit (it's free). And get your hands dirty. Start out with a simple tic-tac-toe program, and go from there. That's the only way to find out if programming is hard or not.
And add the Java Developer Connection to your Internet bookmarks list. It's an invaluable resource for all programmers, new and experienced.
If you have any other questions I'd be more than happy to help.
Juan
[email protected]

Learning Java - Where do I start

I would like to learn Java programming. I have solid background in OOP. Please let me know where I can start and how I can get hands-on experience
Thank you

You need both good programming tools and books:
1. download JDK131 from sun and install it;
2. download Forte for Java 3.0 from sun and install it;
3. download Java tutorial and other documents from sun
and read it.
then you can start.

Good way to start with the learning the 11g concepts

Hi,
I have a work experience on the BEA weblogic server 8.1 sp4 on which i have worked for about 2 year now. My current assignment requires working with the Installation/ Development and deployment in the Fusion middleware 11g server. Could some body please suggest me a good way to start with the learning the 11g concepts.
I understand that all the documentations are available in the Oracle forum, but i want to understand where to start from.
my core tasks in the assignment would be
1. installation (OSB on top of WLS).
2. development/configuration on OSB.
3. Deployment and administrative tasks.
regards,
Prakhar

Hi thanks for the update. I have been going through the links and found them very useful.
I have few new doubts.
In all the tutorials for getting started with the Fusion middleware, the examples which are given use the Oracle JDeveloper extensively. This IDE is used for implementing the BEPL and other important aspects. I found this very similar to the Workshop IDE initially bundled with the BEA-Weblogic 8.1. Is JDeveloper enhanced to accomodate the features of the Weblogic Workshop IDE?
Also, i need some information regarding the Eclipse IDE which is bundled with the OSB installation. Are there any tutorials available which show how to use the Eclipse IDE with OSB.
Also, can the Eclipse IDE be used to implement the same set of components which are being developed using the JDeveloper in the tutorials.
My concern here is i want to know the best way to start with the training/development. I am already familiar with the Eclipse IDE and donot want to switch to the JDeveloped unless it is absolutely necessary. Can one of these IDE be used repeacebly in place of other.
Please inform me if in case my wuestion is not clear.
Regards,
Prakhar

Hi, where are some good places to learn Java?

Hi all,
I'm beginning to learn Java, with a background in c. Can anyone point out a few good web sites or books that would help make the transition? thanks.
John
p.s. -- is Java's pass by reference the same as pass by address? or by value?

Here are a few good ones:
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/new2java/
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/
Welcome to Java!
p.s. -- is Java's pass by reference the
same as pass by address? or by value? Wherever it says "reference", think that it says "pointer".
You'll get out of much trouble (especially what comes to passing references (pointers) to methods and reference (pointer) variables).
Java is 100% pass-by-value, where "values2 are either primitive types (ints, floats, chars) or references (pointers). You can never have 'direct' access to objects like in C++.

Just now i started learning ABAP and basically from JAVA background.

hi,
Just now i started learning ABAP and basically from JAVA background.Can anyone tell me how to implement(steps) java in sap(from where i have to start).
regards,
Venkat.

Hi Venkat,
if u know java very well, then u can take up EP. ABAP is also very easy one to read and understand, as ur basically from prgming background.
To start with go thro the classical abap and then come to abapoo.
u can find so many link when u search for doc in sdn.
all the best,
Regards
Sathish

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