Java Programming

[zesti]

Ive only ever used VB to code. I would like to enter into java as I have seen many games using this (on the net.) Where should I start? Could someone give me a link to a nice all around summary (idiots guide)?

As well... How did you guys learn some much about programming? Was it through classes at school?

Thx

[Zero Tolerance]

I am taking Java now in college. It is more closer to C/C++ than VB. It is object oriented and even though I am still very new to it, I seem to like it alot.

You can join the Sun Developers Network and learn probably just as much at their site as anywhere. However if you have little or no experience with OOP...then I suggest you get a starter book...or even enroll in an intro java or c++ class at your local community college.

Java is fun!!!...and what I like most about it is you can create small apps that will run on basically any platform!

Here is the link to SDN

http://java.sun.com/developer

[Bond]

Very true. It'll definitely be helpful to understand OOP. EVERYTHING in Java is encapsulated in a class. Even the program that YOU create, using other classes, needs to be created within a class itself.

Before jumping into Java, understand what it can and cannot do, however. It sounds like you wish to develop online games. Perfect. Java's a great choice. But understand that Java is highly abstact, which leads to less efficient code. Easier to program, but less efficient. Also, Java is an interpreted language. Not completely, as it is compiled into CLASS files, but still interpreted, which means slower execution as opposed to compiled code (C/C++ for example).

I personally use it for the web, but not much else.

[zesti]

Well I have no idea wat OOP is but it's nice for the info. I'm only 16 :rolleyes: so ill just have to learn on my own :(

Thx for the info guys :)

[Zero Tolerance]

OOP = Object Oriented Programming

[zesti]

Kk thx