Learning Java: Where to start?

mrwaffles829 · 2011-10-12T17:13:02

I was wondering if anyone had some good resources for learning java and some tips on the best order in which to learn the concepts of java. I have some coding experience (Interactive C and minor C++ basics) but know nothing about java (syntax wise. I understand the pros and cons of the language and JIT compiler) My goal is to eventually use LWJGL for some hobbyist game development but for some reason I'm having a hard time finding up to date java resources on the web.

For Beginners

Started by mrwaffles829 October 08, 2011 09:20 AM

12 comments, last by Serapth 12 years, 6 months ago

JonBonazza

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October 11, 2011 06:02 PM

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[quote name='Oluf' timestamp='1318320703' post='4871374']

[color="#1C2837"] Unity3D (game engine) lets you use java as scripting language for development

Just to clarify: Unity uses javascript, and not java. Just so there is no confusion if you decide to use unity at some point
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Same with UDK. With that said, both of them use a their own form of javascript with their own tweaks. Untiy's javascript implementation has been officially dubbed UnityScript. Likewise, UDK has dubbed their javascript implementation UnrealScript.
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You are right. I am sorry for the mis-information, and thank you for correcting my mistake. I still do recommend both tools though.

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Don't take it the wrong way. I wasn't trying to correct you. Just adding to the discussion.

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RanBlade

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October 11, 2011 06:28 PM

[quote name='RanBlade' timestamp='1318356042' post='4871516']
[quote name='jonbonazza' timestamp='1318355240' post='4871512']
[quote name='Oluf' timestamp='1318320703' post='4871374']

[color="#1C2837"] Unity3D (game engine) lets you use java as scripting language for development

Just to clarify: Unity uses javascript, and not java. Just so there is no confusion if you decide to use unity at some point
[/quote]

Same with UDK. With that said, both of them use a their own form of javascript with their own tweaks. Untiy's javascript implementation has been officially dubbed UnityScript. Likewise, UDK has dubbed their javascript implementation UnrealScript.
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You are right. I am sorry for the mis-information, and thank you for correcting my mistake. I still do recommend both tools though.

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Don't take it the wrong way. I wasn't trying to correct you. Just adding to the discussion.
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I am not taking it the wrong way but you were right and I wanted to acknowlege that so the OP was clear that everyone agree's on the actual fact. I appreciate the fact I was corrected and not left contributing to confusing the OP

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r4idontmy

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October 12, 2011 06:24 AM

I guess you could start with some simple tutorials just to get a feel for the syntax, even though it is similar to c++.
This is a good website to get your started:
http://www.freejavag...om/corejava.htm

If you haven't already, download netbeans. I don't know any others but netbeans is okay, can be annoying if you're use to visual studio though.

Thanks, this looks fairly well for the beginners.