So, I wanna start Java....

So i'm going to start programming in Java. What progam is easiest to use? Because, if nobody responds or talks about it, i'll use Eclipse.

Does anyone have some good tutorials in mind for starters in Java?
Just askin', thanks for reading.
Ken.

 

I like Eclipse, and thats what I use. I would say either, buy a book or search google for java tuts and you will find some beginner stuff for sure. Or use the offical tuts...

 

Alright, thanks for your suggestion ;-) . Also, I found this one tutorial series and it's on this website: 'http://eclipsetutorial.sourceforge.net/' and i've found it pretty easy to understand. And thank you for the suggestion!

 

I personally like jcreator and I highly recommend it for newer users. This is because eclipse is TOO convenient and will make corrections for you and you might not understand why. I'd go with jcreator so you can learn the code more thoroughly

 

I think that you should start using a simple text editor and not an actual Java IDE. My reasoning for this is that it will enable you to have a much greater appreciation and understanding of the structure of a Java program and how all of your classes, interfaces, etc. are attached to each other.

I personally started Java using only notepad and compiling using the command prompt. I feel that doing so really helped me understand more abstract concepts like inheritance better than moving to an IDE right away would have as it kind of masks some of these concepts by doing the work for you.

 

I use Eclipse because I never got javac to work, no matter what I did. Well, maybe since my computer required you to change to your system32 folder to run any commands, thats why but...

The only thing I like about Eclipse is that it tells your that I made a stupid mistake, and it can save me time and wrap try catch blocks... I basically use it as a text editor...

 

Wow, thanks for replying everyone! I will try to use each and every one of your advice!