How does one learn Java

Neo · 09-21-2004, 05:27 PM

I see there are tests you can take to be a certified programmer, but what do you have to do to learn in the first place. One course? Two courses?

Ace195 · 09-21-2004, 07:09 PM

Read a book, thats how I'm learning I recommend java for dummies

Dyne · 09-21-2004, 07:59 PM

Yeah, a book is the only good REAL way to learn Java. That's how I did it.

Courses work too.

I got my Java book for $2.

GameMaster · 09-21-2004, 09:13 PM

Take a course at your local community center or college if they offer it.

Null · 09-21-2004, 11:37 PM

its usually 2 courses to finish it.

I love programing, and am quite good at it, but thoes 2 semesters were the most painful ever. i HATE the java language, it has some very crappy quirky things in it, and is very slow.

but yes. 2 courses would do :P

Ace195 · 09-22-2004, 12:24 AM

Dear god are the courses bad, I only took one and then tested out of the other because it was soo boring, I read the book in my down time mind you so..

Dyne · 09-22-2004, 01:17 AM

Bleh. I'm learning Java for my intro Computer Science course. BORING

Neo · 09-22-2004, 04:53 PM

I've noticed lots of engineering jobs require java so I thought it might be a good idea.

MasterMind · 09-23-2004, 06:09 PM

You will probably learn a lot more reading and doing stuff on your own. The courses I took sucked ass. They weren't Java specific though, even still, we had to learn to use it to do assignments and what not. There's a lot of stuff on the net to help you out as well if you're trying to learn on your own. I hate programming, so I have forgot most stuff, if I ever tried to program again, I would need refreshers.

Jason1 · 10-17-2004, 10:57 PM

Im taking a programming course this year, but all we do is stuff in C++

Its boring as hell, IMO...

Typhoid · 10-17-2004, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason1

Im taking a programming course this year, but all we do is stuff in C++

Its boring as hell, IMO...

YES!

Oh thank god someone agrees with me.

Im in IT 12 (info Tech) and we have been doing like, 3 or 4 straight weeks of programming in C++. I find loopholes and websites with the code i already need and copy and paste it, then change keywords. Or i just get someone to save their project in the public folder, change it around a bit, and Im done.

Coding is so gay it hurts.

Dyne · 10-17-2004, 11:17 PM

Coding is fun with Mr. Witherow.

Typhoid · 10-17-2004, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Coding is fun with Mr. Witherow.

Hes abundantly been saying "Oh Snap" lately.

And i love how all you have to do is ask him one simple question about something, and he will do it for you.

Lets weigh the pros and cons.

Pros:

Rarely there
-Doesnt care about much
-lets you eat and drink (pop) in class
-you are able to sneak out and leave halfway through without him noticing.
-Says "Oh Snap"
-Basically does work for you
-Marks easily
-Has not caught on to me and my friends plan yet.

Cons:

-Major Nerd
-Scarishly small
-has a mustache
-Has a..memory...stick..thing on a necklace.
-Annoying voice
-Knows too much
-Loves Coding

Dyne · 10-18-2004, 01:38 AM

Well he's leagues ahead of the Dickhead.. I mean, McConville. I can't believe I put up with him. McConville only had experience in Java. He was too scared of my assembler-level programming. SCARED

Witherow is the bees ****ing knees. I love him. Did you say hi to him for me yet? And that I'm getting 136% in my University programming course? He'll remember me. He might not believe the good mark part.. haha.

Typhoid · 10-18-2004, 02:37 AM

Ok, lets weigh McConvilles Pros and Cons.

(McConville got fired too....they didnt say what for, but i swear its cuz he was a stoner.)

Pros:

-Stoner
-Wears Sandals
-Constantly eating
-Sparratic movement
-Rides a bike instead of a car
-Always wears shorts
-Doesnt use C++
-Marks easily
-"Vanishes"
-Gave me an "A"

Cons:

-Retard
-Laughs uncontrollably
-Is stupid

Phil, feel free to add to the list.