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Programming... Java

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ShoulderSurfer
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anybody having trouble? i just started dealing with arrays and it's taking up a LOT of my time.
Oct 27 2009 1:40PM
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debrickshaw
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yeah arrays suck...
is java the first language you've tried to learn?
Oct 27 2009 2:13PM
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I_Am_Mod
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just write lots of programs, start easy, then work your way up.
another good way to get familiar with java is to just start with a program (from the interwebz) then change things to it; make it do more stuff/other stuff, you'll learn a lot from working with other ppls code....
Oct 27 2009 2:17PM
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[tightpants]
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Yea I'm taking a java programming class right now too.  It is very time-consuming but really the only way to get better is to practice.  My prof posts all of the sample code he writes during class online and reading over it and messing with it is a good way to learn.  If you have access to something like that I would recommend it.
Oct 27 2009 2:26PM
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Hack.The.Pow.
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Yeah learning your first programming language can be kinda time consuming. Just make sure you try and understand all the concepts fully that way your problem solving will be easier in the Long Run.

Specifically for arrays try to write out how the array "looks" and try to follow your code as closely as possible. Also make sure you are proficient with For loops and double for loops. They really help with manipulating arrays
Oct 27 2009 2:37PM
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BestDamnSkier
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Taking Java now. It's not my first language though so I have a lot of the logistics down. Mainly the nuances in Java give me trouble, as does finding out that I need ArrayList instead of Array, or StringBuffer instead of String. The Java API and I have become close.
Oct 27 2009 2:54PM
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I_Am_Mod
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if you program in eclipse (= java programming environment) you can just press ctrl (or alt, don't really remember) +space to facilitate your programming, it suggests things and methods you've used + you can immediately consult the API of what you're coding...
Oct 27 2009 2:59PM
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KarmaInitiative
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my first language was php and the w3schools site was super helpful. is there any site like that for non-web languages?
Oct 27 2009 4:28PM
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sstricky
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i took AP A and AB computer science and they were easy but some concepts just took a while to grasp.. make sure you go outside of the code to understand the concepts before you start to write code
Oct 27 2009 4:31PM
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TURTLEMAN1
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yea dude mines fucked up
Oct 27 2009 4:37PM
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bermbuster49
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anybody do any work in MatLab???


Oct 27 2009 4:56PM
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Cortez
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I can help you with anything this is my third class of Java this semester

tell me what you need help with
Oct 27 2009 5:00PM
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Cortez
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btw here a very good site : http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/
Oct 27 2009 5:01PM
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Cortez
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pm me if you need help
Oct 27 2009 5:14PM
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sstricky
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dont forget theres always the api!!!

Java 5
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/
Java 6
http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/
Oct 27 2009 5:16PM
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special_k10101
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i'm taking ap computer science right now, and i don't even know what an array is.  is that like running a numerical or text based program?
but i made my own icon using for loops today!
my first practical use of java!
Oct 27 2009 10:00PM
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Justo8484
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slightly off topic here, but... for those of you who work with java, how difficult is it to transition to java if you've got a solid background in procedural php and OOP in AS3? java seems to be where the bank is (along with .NET) so it's definitely something i'm interested in learning,
Oct 27 2009 10:27PM
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ShoulderSurfer
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I've learnt VB, but VB is nothing compared to JAVA. VB is very object oriented, and as I'm coming to find out its alot more text
Oct 27 2009 10:34PM
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ShoulderSurfer
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that reminds me of how VB works. you press d and it already has Dim set up for you. its cookie cutter code. in java you are just thinking it up right off the top of you're head. so i'm sure exlipse would speed up the programming code creation alot, as long as you understand the concept you can fiddle a way out...

i'm downloading the environment for it right now. will check out how it works tomorrow.
Dec 4 2009 12:58AM
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ShoulderSurfer
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i mean IDE... really tired
Dec 4 2009 1:00AM
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alaskakid
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dude, don't use arrays, use array lists. so much better
Dec 4 2009 1:11AM
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