Solved HOW/Where should i learn java

Hey all! I wanted to learn how to code plugins for a while so i finanly decided to do it. I went to TheBCbroz ( first Vid over 2 years old). first vid on MC Plugin tutorial. I watched there first vid atleast 2-3 times. I didnt really get it. When i actually followed step by step on eclipse it didnt work when i ran the plugin on my server. So i dont really know what to do now. I have no experience in java or i dont know the basics. Does anyone know any other youtubers/ or ways to learn java? I think (my opinion) i should learn java first then go to MC plugins. But Hope someone can help me out!!

 

You must learn normal Java before moving strait to plugins. At least that's what I did. I watched: and I suggest these videos.

 

Here you go: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/

 

Oh no.. Do not watch TheBCBroz, his tutorials are outdated and he has quite some bad habits. And as CraftCreeper6 said, don't just jump into plugin development, you need to know Java beforehand. Read this thread: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/to-new-java-developers.195685/

 

Hey thanks for your guys repsond! I found this website http://thenewboston.org/list.php?cat=31 (tell me what you think? ) i think its good. I watched his first 4 vids. He easily explains it well. So i think im gonna stay with him. After i watch atleast all his vids ill start to learn how to code plugins. Thanks for your guys help!

EDIT: Ill also prob get a java book (Found from thedoctors post) and help me learn to. If i dont get the vid!!

 

Pompy5686
Glad to hear you're off to a good start! Happy coding.

 

Don't mind me, just copy-pasting...

Java:
Official | Youtube | Book

Bukkit:
Official | Youtube | Book

 

Thanks! I appreciate all your replys ;D

Also out of all the books of java what u think is the best for beginners? But with also cheap price.

 

TheNewBoston really helped me out a lot.

 

Lol, I didn't. In fact I still couldn't tell you how to make a stand alone java app.

 

Alshain01
Just curious, but do you understand concepts such as reflection?
I personally learned java before I learned to make bukkit plugins, so it'd be interesting to see how others learned it too.

 

Read dem books.

 

Yes, but keep in mind, when I started Java programming for Bukkit plugins I already had 10 years C, C++, and C# experience. The practical knowledge was pretty transferable, just new syntax.

 

Alshain01
Thanks, I understand.
Java was my first OOP language, and I'm curious whether I should learn C# and C++.

 

C++ and C# will be valuable tools if you want to get into the end user business application development. Companies are always looking for .NET developers. Of course things change fast, and I don't know how old you are or how long before you enter the workforce. C is near death IMO, but can still be found in embedded products that need maintenance. It's also still used for devices where power is an issue, such as solar powered devices since C++ enabled still consume a lot of memory (relatively speaking), those memory chips have to be powered.

 

Thanks for all your guys help!!

 

Stop. Just stop making Bukkit plugins right now.

 

Pompy5686

TheNewBoston goes kinda slow for me... if you can handle a pace that slow, you could also check out Standford Univserity:


My personal favorite is Derek Banas:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRXb5dUK4cvsHbx-rGzSgw


The playlist above skips installing the JDK and Eclipse, but i think there's one on his channel if you want it. Derek Banas goes SUPER FAST !!!

Also, there's ApplijuzeProgramming
http://www.youtube.com/user/AppljuzeProgramming


His last video was published on Feb 7th... so they're up to date.

 

Why? Just because I've never made a standalone java app doesn't mean I don't know how to program. You can ask just about anyone on this forum.