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Teach Yourself Java

Teach Yourself Java

  • Do you want to learn Java but have no experience with computer programming?
  • Do you want to know how to add interactive Applets to your webpages?
  • Do you have a computer science assignment due in 6 hours and have never heard of Java???
Well, you have come to the right spot. "Teach Yourself Java" is an easy-to-use guide to the Java programming language. We have developed a step-by-step lesson plan that begins with the very basic, fundamental concepts of computer programming and builds up to more complex aspects of the Java language. And the best part is, you can move at your own pace. We have tried to make this tutorial easy to understand and as entertaining as possible. But this isn't all fun and games...oh wait, yeah it is.

Where do I start?

First, you probably want to take a glance at our "Background Info" Section. This is all the basic information that you should know before you get started on your first lesson. It will guide you through how to set up your computer to run Java and how to make a basic webpage, as well as give explanations of what exactly "Java" and "Applets" really are.

Let's do this! Now that you have looked through the background section, it is time for the real thing. Here it is, the reason you came here, the Lesson Plan. We highly recommend that you do these lessons in the order they are given. Each lesson builds on the concepts in the previous lessons. Soooo, let's get started...