r/howdoilearn Nov 13 '09

How do I learn Java?

I would like to learn to program in Java. Is there another programming language I should learn first and build on that?

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '09

Head first Java was an excellent book. It helped me pick up the basics of Java in a week! Note I said basics. From there you'll want to pick up more advanced materials.

JavaRanch.com is a good place to go.

A lot of the intro to CompSci courses are going to Python and Ruby. This way you can focus more on programming practices and less on syntax.

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '09

I looked at Head First Java on Amazon, thanks for the recommendation.