I've tried a variety of methods to try and learn Java coding. I've watched numerous TheNewBoston tutorials, i've watched GTOTechnologies, i've read the whole Bukkit Tutorial Wiki 3 times over, and it just doesn't make sense. The sad part is, I know Visual Basics so its not like im oblivious to coding. Its very irritating trying to make sense of something, like a part of code, then in actuality you are even more confused. Does anyone have another source to learn using Java with Bukkit?
I learned Python and got really good with it. Then, I just learned the Java syntax. If you understand the logic behind coding, it's fairly easy to switch to a new language. I've never used VB, but I've heard that it's a bad language to start with because it teaches bad habits.
You can't start with a "how 2 bukkit" tutorial. Step further back and read some instruction on java itself.
VB i dont think counts as a language, although to me it does not, and just because you know it doesnt help you at all with Java, First read some books, books are the best way to learn, here a free book: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28230696/BPJ_TextBook_3_0_5.ZIP Ive been programming Java for 3 years now and im going on my 4th year. Im still average too. So the language probably (most likely wont) come to you early. Also find someone to tutor you also!
java = object oriented programming, vb isn't (hmm, that is discusable ofcourse, but most is sequential coding) anyways, you don't just "learn" java.. you have to practise, watch tuts, practise more. I know java now for 2 years and only succeeded a few months ago to create a proper plugin..
Trying to code in Java without reading some tutorials is like trying to speak in japanese without learning the language first. Sure, you may happen to know Spanish or English but, it's a completely different language, ultimately.
Well luckily next year im taking Computer Science 2, and i think they're teaching Java. I know im learning Java Script next Unit in my Computer Science 1 class, but i know Java Script isn't the same. Thanks for all your help. I will defiantly read up on that book. thanks!
one tip: I've had java in class for two years, unless you're in college or university, they won't teach you much. Had it in secondary school (I think it's called that, we in belgium have other terms for school things) one year, and this year in vollege. I tell you, it's way more complicated than learning how to program in java, you have to understand the language to be able to understand API's such as the bukkit one.
