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Michael Timbs
15,761 PointsEclipse over workspaces for Java track/courses
I have an aptitude test for a senior position in 5 days time. I can code all things being assessed in other languages but NOT JAVA which just happens to be the programming language they EXCLUSIVELY use.
I'm taking the Java track and all courses on Treehouse to pick up the syntax and structure of Java but I really need to be able to use Eclipse (the companies IDE) to create my software on Monday morning.
I have about 60 hours to get my head around: 1) Object Orientated programming 2) Java syntax and documentation 3) Eclipse IDE
Are there any particular Java courses or workshops anyone can recommend here on Treehouse (or elsewhere?)
2 Answers
Gunjeet Hattar
14,483 PointsI believe what you mean is Core java. You have ample amount of time to learn in that case. Before you take up Java track on Treehouse I would recommend start by learning some basic syntax from a book. Its quicker that way. Given time is a constraint, it will be easier to flip along and learn syntaxes quickly.
All IDE's are the same. You write code in them and execute. You may need to get your head around some very basic things like, adding external library files in Eclipse, installing packages, organising files, folders, carrying out debugging, etc. For these I recommend just watch tutorial videos on Eclipse and you're done.
As for Object oriented programming, it will all make sense once you get on with Java. Things like Objects, Classes, Polymorphism, Inheritance, Encapsulation, etc. will build up eventually
Hope this helps
Michael Timbs
15,761 PointsThanks heaps. Luckily my Java skills aren't explicitly being assessed. I just need to be able to write an evolutionary algorithm to solve a few problems in Java. I already am familiar with this in other languages so I might just take some of my old files and try get them to work in Java.
Should tackle Syntax, Debugging on the IDE and all the other stuff all in one go.
Gunjeet Hattar
14,483 PointsThat makes things easier for you. Switching your knowledge from some other language to Java wouldn't take long. All the best for your test. Feel free to get back for help, if required.
ISAIAH S
1,409 PointsWhat about Java Objects or Java Basics?
Michael Timbs
15,761 PointsMichael Timbs
15,761 PointsIt seems I can follow along now in Eclipse (in the Objects part of the Track) as the console method(?) is no longer used.