Directory of Beginner Level Resources

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Java tutorials for beginners - people who either have never programmed before, or who have done hardly any programming before.

Resources in This Category

• A gentle introduction to programming [ProgZoo]

  http://progzoo.net/
  Interactive programming tutorials in Java, C# or C++. Students enter code and have it compiled and executed from the web page.

• Bachi2000

  http://www.bachi2000.8m.com/
  Free java tutorial for SCJP certification. Certification mock exams.

• Brewing Java: A Tutorial

  http://www.ibiblio.org/javafaq/javatutorial.html
  By Elliotte Rusty Harold. Covers Java 1.0 from the ground up.

• How Stuff Works: Java

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/program.htm
  Nine-segment colorful illustrated tutorial shows how computer programs work by teaching you how to program in the Java programming language.

• Introduction to Java and OO

  http://devdaily.com/java/java_oo/
  An introduction to the Java programming language and object-oriented programming, specifically for developers interested in creating web applications.

• Introduction to Programming Using Java

  http://math.hws.edu/javanotes/
  A free Java programming textbook by David J. Eck, available for use on-line and for downloading.

• Java 101 - Learn Java Now

  http://www.javacoffeebreak.com/java101/java101.html
  A series of short tutorials that introduce the reader to basic Java programming

• Java 5 Tutorial

  http://www.hostitwise.com/java/javaindex.html
  This tutorial is a summary of class notes for an introduction to java class. The text book used in the class is Java 5 Illuminated by Julie Anderson, Hervé Franceschi; Jones and Barlett Publishers (some examples used in this tutorial are modified versions of those found in the text book).

• Java Game Programming Tutorial

  http://www.javacooperation.gmxhome.de/
  A detailed tutorial about online games programming with Java. Some online games and links about Java.

• Java Programming... From the Grounds Up

  http://www.webdeveloper.com/java/java_programming_grounds_up.html
  by Mark C. Reynolds.

• Jurtle

  http://www.otherwise.com/
  A simple programming environment combined with a Java tutorial for learning to program in Java and teaching programming in Java. [Commercial]

• Language Essentials Short Course

  http://java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/JavaIntro/
  Provides introductory instruction on basics of programming language; includes curriculum and exercises.

• New-to-Java(TM) Programming Center

  http://java.sun.com/new2java/
  Site from Sun, the makers of Java, targeted at getting newcomers quickly up and running with Java.

• Rock 'em, sock 'em Robocode

  http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-robocode/
  By Sing Li. Learning Java programming is more fun than ever with this advanced robot battle simulation engine.

• Rock 'em, sock 'em Robocode: Round 2

  http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/j-robocode2/
  By Sing Li. Get ready to venture further into the realm of Robocode with this look at advanced robot construction and team play.

• Stakeout

  http://stakeout.sourceforge.net/iid0/index.html
  A Game based introduction to Java programming.

 

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