MFranklin1981

I'm looking for someone willing to tutor me in Java. I'm pretty strapped for cash so this will have to be out of the goodness of your heart. I have no previous programming experience so you will have to be patient with me. In the mean time, can anybody offer some helpful self teaching resources?

Thanks,
-Mark

titaniumdecoy

Well, you can always post your questions on this forum and myself and others will be glad to help you

If you're serious about getting into programming, you should buy a book. I can't recommend anything personally, but you can find recommendations from other members of this forum by searching.

MFranklin1981

Thank you titaniumdecoy.

MFranklin1981

I'm not sure how to start this journey. I don't want to get too overwhelmed. So, I'd like to start by learning the core concepts of Object Oriented Programming and Java. I'll post what I already know (or think I know) about Java and OOP. Then, perhaps the community can fill in any gaps that I missed, along with the next concept that builds upon what is currently posted.

Thank you all!

-Mark

Ooble

There's no way you can possibly bring everything you know about anything to the front of your mind, ready to type out. It's not human. Pick up a book on Java - I recommend Java in a Nutshell - and read. It'll help you way more than a human tutor will, because a book forces you to actually code, and to try and fix your errors yourself rather than running to someone else for help as soon as you encounter one. We'll be here in case you need help, but I truly believe self-teaching is the way to go when learning how to program.

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MFranklin1981

Thanks Ooble. Your probably right. From what I remember about Java in a Nutshell, the target audience are people with some programming experience. Is the the case? Or do you think that I should be able to handle it with no prior experience?

Mjordan2nd

I could help you if you wanted. Message me sometime. I am fairly busy with college, though, and I am by no means a Java guru. The possibility exists that some of what I tell you would be disputed by some of the more experienced members. I, of course, would not intentionally tell you something wrong, however just know that there is that possibility. If you still want to, feel free to contact me through Aim.

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Ooble

Mjordan2nd's lying - he's better with Java than most university graduates.

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MFranklin1981

HA!! Are you really 15 years old too?

Mjordan2nd

Rofl. I wish.

And yes, I am 15. For the next 3.38 (rough estimate) hours anyway.

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