[Java] Some useful Resources

[GhostSnyper]

Hello everyone, Dan here to give a few resources that can help you not only learn java, but pick up some tricks to better programming. If you feel like you have a great resource to contribute, then please let me know by posting here or in a PM; I'll gladly add it to this list with recognition to the supporter.

 

 

Now, for beginner java programmers, I suggest the following:

Java trail - this is where I began my learning. It is supported by Oracle, the creators of Java, and is well maintained. It provides a great start at the "Trails covering the basics" section, and it also covers advanced topics like JNDI, custom networking, and advanced graphics.

 

Java beginner - Now this website was created with the beginner in mind, It gives a good introduction to Java and it's features, as well as providing good learning aid.

 

Java 6 documentation (javadoc JDK v.6) - This web page contains the java documentation of all the classes. It does not implicitly tell you how it works, it just explains the methods and the class' purpose. Use this if you're trying to figure out how that constructor works, or if you wanna learn the secret stuff of classes. A lot of people will se me using this, as knowing the methods is half the battle in java. This reference is for all levels of learning, and is included in many IDE's such as Netbeans.

 

 

For the more advanced users, may I suggest some links, such as:

Killer Game programming in Java - As the title says, it's all about java game programming. Gives information as to logic, design, and implementation.

 

Java Performance - This happens to be one of my favorite articles. It touches down on may performance issues that could arise in a given Java program, and offers alternatives to increase overall performance.

 

 

 

I will be submitting tools and programs to aid in your Java developing soon, so stay tuned!

[Jordan]

What is that one website you always use when your coding?

It had all the definitions and shit, I had it bookmarked before I reformatted.

[MxRE]

Awesome man.

 

Thanks for this, it's quite helpful.

[GhostSnyper]

Well you usually see me using javadocs... A javadoc is the commented sections of a class put together in an HTML page. I'll post a link to the javadoc website now