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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Introduction to Your Tools

Li Mbo
Li Mbo
5,096 Points
Posted by Li Mbo
Li Mbo
5,096 Points

I'm trying to use IntelliJIDEA IDE but it is too hard, anyone sinking on the same problem?

I decided to follow the course with am independent IDE, so that I can learn two things at a time. But so far it has been too hard, I wanted to know if anyone is having the same issue? or if there are any professional who can advice/guide me in this path!

3 Answers

Ken Alger
STAFF
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Amir;

There are a few differences in working through the Java Basics course in Workspaces as is done in the course and in IntelliJ. What specific issues are your facing that are causing issues and I would be happy to attempt to assist you through them.

Ken

Li Mbo
Li Mbo
5,096 Points
Li Mbo
Li Mbo
5,096 Points

The thing is, I feel like Intellij IDEA is created with a mindset for big projects. I could not even compile a very simple program that needs the console only, or may be I did not know how it should be done?

Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Amir;

Ah, I thought that might be the issue. Console is not strongly supported in IntelliJ, if at all. You should look into the scanner class for similar functionality or take a look at the new IDE course for some additional hints.

Ken

Li Mbo
Li Mbo
5,096 Points
Li Mbo
Li Mbo
5,096 Points

Ah! I didn't know that course exist! thank you so much Ken, you solved my problem!

yazan hussein
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yazan hussein
Courses Plus Student 4,525 Points
yazan hussein
yazan hussein
Courses Plus Student 4,525 Points

you can look at youtube help

Paul Rodrigue
Paul Rodrigue
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Paul Rodrigue
Paul Rodrigue
9,420 Points

If you want a simple IDE just to learn on, you can use DrJava, but I would advise switching to Netbeans or Eclipse after.

Chetram Chinapana
Chetram Chinapana
1,793 Points

I tried to type in the Introductions code into Eclipse Luna and it did not compile. I got this error Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException at Introductions.main(Introductions.java:7)