New Java developer... hello everyone

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rusty Rothwell, and I am finally jumping into Java. In High School I learned ColdFusion, ASP, C++, and Basic. I remember none of that. I am however a intermediate JavaScript programmer, great with HTML, DHTML, and alright at CSS. I am good with the logic and syntax, but the object oriented way of thinking is new to me. I miss scripting :)

I am a sophmore (almost junior ) at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. I am majoring in Business Administration/Computer Information Systems and I work 3rd shift at UPS (they pay for school.)

Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am taking CIS 201 (the intro to our major) this semester. I got a 98% on the JavaScript 1/2 of the class (this is a 6 hour class) ... and I am doing great in Java so far. We did however just start Java, and despite having a good grade thus far, I am really confused and frustrated with Java.

You will prob. be seeing me around on the forums, as I have to learn this.. for school, and my career.

I am going to check out this Duke's Dollars thing ... it will be some easy money for you guys! :)

- Rusty Rothwell

[1215 byte] By [Rusty] at [2007-9-30 20:51:37]
# 1

Hi Rusty,

Welcome to our complex yet glorious world! Java _isn't_ easy and there are hundreds of specialisations within Java to add to the fun. I suggest that you pick up a course/tutorial/book on OO and get to grips with inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces etc etc, it doesn't have to be a book that has Java as its language, the concepts are what is important.

Look forward to your questions :-)

Karianna

karianna at 2007-7-7 2:24:36 > top of Java-index,Administration Tools,Sun Connection...
# 2

I would agree with karianna, its not as much as what you learn its your ability to grasp concepts and learn new ones quickly.In college I took the typical courses in C, C++, JAVA, Perl, HTML, JavaScript... ect. My first job hired me for my JAVA skills but quickly wanted me to be able to program in other languages. One time I was given roughly overnight to learn C#.net.So learn the OOP concepts, how classes work, and structure. They remain more or less the same.The syntax changes hide this, visible that, all of which can be easily figured out.

hookedonjava at 2007-7-7 2:24:36 > top of Java-index,Administration Tools,Sun Connection...
# 3

Thanks for the suggestions ... I am looking for books on OOP as we speak. I did manage to find an e-book free of charge titled "Thinking in Java". This author seems to be doing a better job at explaining the concepts then the book I am using for my Java class in school.

Thanks for the suggestions ... cya around.

Rusty

Rusty at 2007-7-7 2:24:36 > top of Java-index,Administration Tools,Sun Connection...