Java Programmer

Shohsav

Hello all, I see a bunch of forums and questions about the various technologies, but not a lot about computer programming.
I am enrolled at WGU for Software development and it mainly focuses on Java and javascript.

Any advice to a person that has never programmed, is over 35 years old jumping into programming?

NotHackingYou

Work with the WGU material and focus on understanding the basic concepts of object-oriented programming -methods, loops, objects, data types, inheritance, polymorphism, etc. If you struggle with the WGU material, take a look at the Head First series on Amazon, they are worth every penny. You can also get help on here if you struggle with a particular concept or problem.

Shohsav

I have heard only amazing things about the head first book. Even with java 9 down the pipe soon do you feel the second version is adequate learning material?

NotHackingYou

Yes, the foundation concepts still apply. Once you learn those you will be able to easily take on C#, JavaScript or any other C-based OOP language.

jdancer

For additional practice, go to https://www.codecademy.com/

Mitechniq

I still use this resource from time to time.

W3Schools Online Web Tutorials