Tim
I
wrote this a little while ago. It may of some help.
Jase
-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Bell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 28 August 2002 15:38
To: JDJList
Subject: [jdjlist] Jase's Guide to Getting Started.
From: Jason Bell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 28 August 2002 15:38
To: JDJList
Subject: [jdjlist] Jase's Guide to Getting Started.
Hi
All
So, it's come to the
attention of the list that we are all at different stages on our walk with this
thing we call Java. Some of us have been with it since 1995 when it all
started, some of us are just in our Object Diapers and trying to learn the best
way we can.
If you are a
complete newbie let me just encourage you with these pointers that have helped
me.
1. Join the
Java Developers Connection at http://java.sun.com and sign up to the "Java Technology
Fundamentals Newsletter".
2. Buy a good
book with a decend API reference, I swear by "Java In A Nutshell" by
O'Reilly. I know books can be expensive, also be prepared to update it
once in a while as and when the new JDK's are released.
3. Read the
tutorials at http://www.thejavatutorial.com
4. Spend some
time writing some basic applications, don't go mad wanting to write full blown
Swing apps with loads of functionality just as a practice run. This alone
will cause enough frustration and will effectively stop your personal learning
and development. Set some achievable goals with realistic
expectations.
5. Read some
Java FAQ's on the net. If you don't know where they are then use
Google.
6. Google is
your friend. Learn to get the most out of it.
7. Don't
forget to take a break. Arriving on IRC and proclaiming that you were up
all night trying to work out some cool program will not earn you any new
friends. In fact, the opposite will happen.
8. Look at
open source Java apps and learn from them.
9. Don't just
concentrate on applets. Learn command line apps, swing apps, servlets,
some jsp...... It's all experience and learning. Just becaused you
scratched the surface does not mean you can put it on your CV/Resume
though. Employers can see that a mile off.
10. Enjoy what you
do. If you don't enjoy it then why are you doing it ?
Regards
Jase
Bell
