What's the Best Way to Learn Java for Use in LiveCycle?

Clearly knowing Java scripting would be a boon for flexibility, but I know nothing of Java. Is there an easy dummies manual for using it with LiveCycle?
I have been relying alot on FormCalc to get things done so far.
Thanks.

A very small note. You may see this as being picky, but I hope it will
help you find the infomation you seek more accurately.
You are not using Java. Java is a different language - so Googling for
Java information will just leave you lost. You are using a language
called JavaScript, always named in full.
Now, the really confusing thing is that JavaScript in a browser,
JavaScript in Acrobat and JavaScript in LiveCycle Designer (again,
sorry, note the full name: there are many other LiveCycle products)
are all different.
A key thing is to have the JavaScript Reference. This is not good for
learning from but it's like having a dictionary: you can't learn a
language from it, but you will always need to look things up. This
forum can help send you in the right direction into the documentation.
Aandi Inston

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