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catherine paris
2,705 PointsTotally confused about Java
Does anybody know of some resources that break Java down in very simplistic terms? I've been following Craigs' Java tracks but so far I feel like it's over my mind.
3 Answers
Jeremy Hill
29,567 PointsYou can go on YouTube and there is a series on java tutorials by thenewboston and he does a fantastic job walking you through setting up java on your computer and then showing you all the basics as well as intermediate java concepts.
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catherine paris
2,705 PointsThanks I'll check it out
Jeremy Hill
29,567 PointsYou're welcome, I will point out that java is considered to be object oriented programming and that is exactly what it is; the best way to wrap your mind around how Java works is to look at everything as an object. A good example would be a car; a car is an object, there can be multiple car objects, each having there own color and size. So when you have a class you have a model or a blueprint for an object to created, and when an object has been instantiated it in essence has been created from the blueprint (class). I can show you some example code to illustrate what I'm talking about but it wouldn't do any good unless you understand some of the basics.
Andrew Wynyard
3,718 PointsCatherine, keep at it! I look at it like learning a new language, repetition is key, and it begins to sink in. Things are starting to take shape for me, but there is still a long way to go. My biggest issue right now is slightly wrong punctuation or the like, and it is frustrating. However that's Java.
Babatunde Idahor
3,416 PointsBabatunde Idahor
3,416 PointsDon't give up. There are tons of material online that would bring you up to speed with Java. You just have to be consistent. It's okay to take a brake and get back to it. Buy books on Java and read in your spare time. Google is your friend. Find out online what easy books other students are using to learn java. Reading and practicing with the tree_house tutorials would help. Before you know it becomes a part of you. You can do it.!