Learning a new programming language, Java
Purpose: Review the main points
necessary to learn a new programming language; in this case Java. The
most important step is to pick the programming language appropriate for
the task. Java is appropriate for creating general applications. On the
other hand, JavaScript is appropriate for programs in web pages.
Other points to cover are:
Parts
- Program structure and output
- Variables
- Input
Other points covered in later recitations include control structures,
arrays and functions.
We will use Eclipse for the Java editor (Integrated Development
Environment, IDE)
Ask about the tips:
- Create a desktop shortcut to eclipse
- Remove the Java SDK zip file and Ecilpse zip file. These were
required only for the installation. It will save about 200 MB of disk
space.
- Check that your C drive has at least 500 MB or 1 GB (better) of
space. Otherwise, your computer will run slow.