Hello Tech Comrades! I need help locating a JAVA programming course, (free preferrable) So that I can learn java extremely well in 2 weeks. I wish to take the AP Exam and could use some extreme help, like knowing the basics. Can anyone reccomend to me a tutorial or something. Thanks in advance!
"Head First Java" was by far the best intro to Java programming book I have ever read. I say this having read 5 or 6 Java books for school and for work. It is not free, but you can check your library, read it at the bookstore without buying it... or just buy it. But the book is sooo helpful and so entertaining that you can read through it for long periods of time without stopping.
"Head First Java" Hey great, thanks alot, will look it up, is this it: http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-Java-Kathy-Sierra/dp/0596009208 ? Thanks again Any other suggestions
A book would be a good idea. Be sure to have clear understandinding of c or c++. I have no distinction between the two. The syntax is almost indentical. Maybe rushing through it is not a good idea. Understanding how the language works in the context of other is important. I doubt if you will pick this up in two weeks. If you happen to succeed, failure may come latter. greek39
That is bad advice... the test is in 2 weeks... do you think you can learn Java *and* C++ in 2 weeks? Study for the test. The test is Java... you can learn Java without learning other languages. At this point you are out of time... it doesn't matter which book... read whatever is in your library/bookstore. Just read SOMETHING.
Oh, let me clarify, I have two weeks FULLY to learn the test, that is, my Spring Break. The test is on May 11th
You should still start now before spring break. Put in 10 minutes a day after school. Then during the 2 weeks you can spend all day messing around with your own programs. I took the test too, btw. Years ago when it was C++ instead of Java. (I am a college graduate now.) You have to write complete programs, with no computer, using pencil and paper. Are you taking A or AB? Seriously, start today. Download and install the JDK from Sun's web site (java.sun.com), find a Java "hello world" tutorial and figure out how to compile a simple java application. That would be a good way to spend 10 minutes for your first day.
If you ask me everything you need is online Read Java API specification , refer to source code and try to test any feature using eclipse platform. There are many tutorials, but if you stick to Sun's Java Tutorial - that's what you need. The best book I've read about learning Java is Thinking in Java written by Bruce Ekkel. Make sure your learn java lang first (java.lang), IO and networking : later on everything will be easy sailing. Good luck
Sorry fellas I didn't realize this was for a exam, so time is precious! I would for sure learn this online. I think if you really concentate for two weeks shouldn't have a problem tackling a passing grade. Java only leave out c++ greek39
You don't need to learn c, c++ or any lang before tackling Java. As for the start you need to learn essential related maths to computing, then start learning how Java handles data types and always refer to Java specification (downloadable at Sun's web site in PDF format). You also need to to have a clear idea how the Java Virtual Machine works ; otherwise everything will be hazy for you Good luck I forgot to mention this: use BlueJ - it will help you A LOT