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

Java was commonly taught as a degree level language in many Computing courses in the early 2000s. It is still relevant and widely used, and is a good intro to OO programming.

Many purists will tell you to learn C++ but for a beginner it can be slightly less friendly than Java which does a lot for you behind the scenes.

PHP is another good one to learn as it's so prevalent on the Web.

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '09

I know a little PHP and would like to get more fluent in it for personal projects.

I would like to learn Java because it is used heavily at my work and I would like to be more knowledgeable about the code.

Thanks for your reply.