I've been having extra 4 hrs for myself for the past few weeks.
So i think instead of wasting it away I should try something different so I bought this textbook.
I find it very interesting and I just downloaded the latest Java SE8.

I have installed it on my HP 250, I configured it to ''show the console'' which will enable me to have access to the interface but the console is not showing.

I'm a complete novice and i need your inputs.


Thanks in advance.

Follow the instructions in the book to set your system environment variables.

Then go to your console ie Windows command prompt then type "javac" if you see some series of text without a warning message it means you are doing the correct stuff.

you can type "java --version" to see your Java SE version.

U can install and use an Ide to save yourself the stress of javac, java --version, cd commands etc but is good to learn through the rugged way.

Thanks bros, i'll figure it out after work. I was very frustrated yesternight.

Programming is very interesting.

FrankLampard:
Follow the instructions in the book to set your system environment variables.

Then go to your console ie Windows command prompt then type "javac" if you see some series of text without a warning message it means you are doing the correct stuff.

you can type "java --version" to see your Java SE version.

It's the latest Java, 8th edition or so. While the textbook ddoesnt tell how to find the console.

ugwum007:
U can install and use an Ide to save yourself the stress of javac, java --version, cd commands etc but is good to learn through the rugged way.

Should I just google search Java IDE and install?


Thanks for your response.

ManTiger:


Should I just google search Java IDE and install?


Thanks for your response.

Google Eclipse IDE for Java. Its very good.

hackafro:


Google Eclipse IDE for Java. Its very good.

thanks bro

ManTiger:
thanks bro

You can also get Netbean IDE.

Karleb:


You can also get Netbean IDE.

Thanks bro, I will download it but I really don't know how I will use it.

ManTiger:

Thanks bro, I will download it but I really don't know how I will use it.

Check for tutorials online, give yourself options

ManTiger:

Thanks bro, I will download it but I really don't know how I will use it.

you'll figure it out. You can always visit youtube for more info.

Karleb:


you'll figure it out. You can always visit youtube for more info.

Currently downloading the Netbean IDE, 220mb. I pray it works perfecctly.
If i still have problem with it, I may just let the interest quench and think about something else.
I search market for hours to buy the software but no where to get it.

ManTiger:

Currently downloading the Netbean IDE, 220mb. I pray it works perfecctly.
If i still have problem with it, I may just let the interest quench and think about something else.
I search market for hours to buy the software but no where to get it.

Don't be a quitter bro.

Do you have any version of Java Development Kit (JDk) on your pc?

hint: Java is a very interesting language.

Karleb:


Don't be a quitter bro.

Do you have any version of Java Development Kit (JDk) on your pc?

hint: Java is a very interesting language.

I think i have JDK. my first download was jdk-8u-windows-x64

ManTiger:

I think i have JDK. my first download was jdk-8u-windows-x64

Good. After the netbeans download, install the two apps i.e netbeans and jdk 8. Now you wouldn't have anything to do with the jdk unless you are a java expert. Open Netbeans(would take a while to open)...
- click file
- click new project
- select java from the pop up window and click next
- give your project a name
- you can set the project location and folder, if you have no idea about this, leave it
- Give your main class a nameand press finish.
- input your first java code
The last time i checked, it should be something like thtis :

class whatever{
public static void main(String[] args){
System.out.println("My first java code " );

}
}

- press shift f6 or go to run and click run file.

Dedicating my first ever strings on programming to Mr. Karleb, hackfro, ugwum007, FrankLampArd....

I've achieved today and very excited!

Good, I was about to suggest Netbeans. The IDE is the best in my own opinion. It takes programming and development to another level.

Remember don't depend solely on a textbook, widening your opinions. Give your brain the benefit of doubt to reason out some areas.

Some java textbooks are outdated and full of deprecated methods and syntax so don't always assume that you are the person on the wrong side.

When you get to gui, don't even look into swing cos oracle have replaced it with javafx.

God speed.....

ugwum007:
Good, I was about to suggest Netbeans. The IDE is the best in my own opinion. It takes programming and development to another level.

Remember don't depend solely on a textbook, widening your opinions. Give your brain the benefit of doubt to reason out some areas.

Some java textbooks are outdated and full of deprecated methods and syntax so don't always assume that you are the person on the wrong side.

When you get to gui, don't even look into swing cos oracle have replaced it with javafx.

God speed.....

Thanks bro. Perhaps this is one of the best thing to ever happen to me in recent time. Programming is sweet!

ManTiger:

Thanks bro. Perhaps this is one of the best thing to ever happen to me in recent time. Programming is sweet!

The poster above you is right.

I believe e-books are better because you can get the latest edition of any book either paid or not free online if you press the correct button.

I strongly recommend you download 'Java The Complete reference' online, I've forgotten the name of the author. It's a very good book.

Karleb:


The poster above you is right.

I believe e-books are better because you can get the latest edition of any book either paid or not free online if you press the correct button.

I strongly recommend you download 'Java The Complete reference' online, I've forgotten the name of the author. It's a very good book.

I will.

Thanks. I need anyone around ogun state that can give me mentorship.

I won't mind dropping something.

ManTiger:

I will.

Thanks. I need anyone around ogun state that can give me mentorship.

I won't mind dropping something.

Bro, the materials are there. Just put in time and work, If you get stranded you can always drop questions here or at [url]stackoverflow.com[/url] or
[url]reddit.com[/url]. That's all

learn how to program without an ide-first. When you're comfortable with programming and stuff then switch to ide.
Learn the hardway then life will be easier. Know what's really going on under the hood.

For those of us that would like the company of other Java Programmers sharing ideas and moving each other forward, here is a link to the Java Whatsapp Group.



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