Beginner To Java
Hello,
I have made a thread on here once before, but I am still a little stuck.
I am new to Java, in other words - I know just about nothing regarding it. A friend of mine, who is into Java and game design himself, told me to try again here in the forums.
For starters, I am not sure how Java Developing works. I am wanting to try my hand at creating a Java 3D Game. I was told the last time I made a thread here that I need a Compiler and a Editor. With that being said, I looked up a bit more threw the websites he gave me, yet I am still lost on what I need exactly.
Like I said, I am really new at this. I am sorry to be a bother, but I don't see anywhere else that has a running forum.
What I am really wanting to know is this:
1) What is a Compiler and what does it do?
a) Do I just need one program for a Compiler, or are there a few programs needed within it? I am asking this because I have been told both ways. That a Compiler is a single program and also it's a few programs to make up what I need.
b) If it's one program only, could you please name a few good program names?
c) If it's more than one program needed to make up a Compiler, could you please tell me what it is exactly I am going to need? Perhaps listing some recommended programs.
2) Will I need more than one program to design each area in my game? Such as the people, objects and landscapes? Or is there one program as a whole that will accommodate my needs? If so, name a few please.
3) I can't seem to find any true websites for beginners. I have found some decent websites and was given a few from someone on here, but those are still a bit too advanced for my knowledge of Java Development. A link or two would be great if anyone knows of any true beginner websites.
I basically need to know all the programs needed to create a 3D Java game. Just telling me what I need might not help much. A list of all the programs I need would be very helpful.
Once again, I am sorry about the questions. I am really interested in creating a 3D Java based game, but I need to learn the basics still.
Thank you very much in advance.
[2196 byte] By [
Cravepaina] at [2007-11-27 5:58:05]
> It's always worth a try. Why do you think I asked
> for websites? How else am I going to learn without
> knowing the basics? Plus, I never said I am going to
> start working on the 3D game right when I get the
> needed programs. I am simply asking for the basics
> (Programs and Websites). I see nothing wrong with
> that.
>
> So if you could answer my questions it would be
> great.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Message was edited by:
> Cravepain
You're not getting the point. Med students aren't dropped into an operating room and told to watch, play and learn. There is an extensive education that comes before that point. There are things which you need to know and understand long before you try developing a 3D game. There is no point in doing research on it now until you're capable of understanding just what is going on. You won't be capable of understanding that until you have some very solid fundamental skills and a good working knowledge of the language. You've got a long way to go. Don't distract yourself with other things until you have these fundamental skills.
"You're not getting the point. Med students aren't dropped into an operating room and told to watch, play and learn. There is an extensive education that comes before that point. There are things which you need to know and understand long before you try developing a 3D game. There is no point in doing research on it now until you're capable of understanding just what is going on. You won't be capable of understanding that until you have some very solid fundamental skills and a good working knowledge of the language. You've got a long way to go. Don't distract yourself with other things until you have these fundamental skills."
I do get the point. I am not trying to jump into it, if I was I wouldn't be asking for the basics. I am asking for Websites to get the know how on Java and programs to learn to use them threw trial and error.
It's not hard to understand. Learning the basics is far different from wanting to jump right into something. Everything you have said in your statement is what I am trying to get from someone willing to help me on here.
