gary barlow smith

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Recent posts by gary barlow smith

@ Winston - I agree, but I wasn't aware of the policy of being forthright mate. In future, I know that i should mention it.

@ Adamz - Funny enough, I actually like Head First Java and found it a bit more easier to understand due to the way it tries to describe everything with pictures

@ Winston and Jeanne - Sorry, I actually meant a printout for the basic syntax and not API which I don't even know what it is...this allows me to have a quick look
and try to memorise the most common words. It also means that I can take away the reference cards and read them on a train journey where i don't have computer access.

@ Everyone - I think so far the easiest and most detailed cheatsheet i've found is (Unless you can find an easier one):- http://refcardz.dzone.com/refcardz/core-java
10 years ago

Darryl Burke wrote:gary barlow smith, please BeForthrightWhenCrossPostingToOtherSites
http://www.java-forums.org/new-java/80016-noob-cant-get-his-head-around-basics-java.html



I do apologise, but I wasn't aware there was anything wrong with cross postings as I wanted an answer
from different people on different forums and then use that to decide what best route to take.

As you will see, I have got different answers, so surely it's not a bad idea, is it? It allows me to hear
opinions from all programmers and help me choose the best route and I really do appreciate all the advice
given

Once again my apologies if I didn't tell this in advance.
10 years ago

Winston Gutkowski wrote:

gary barlow smith wrote:I get stuck and can't remember a certain code or word in java and partly due to the tedious task of switch, searching constantly to find out what word I was looking for.


Well, once you get familiar with things, the absolute best "cheat-sheet" you can have is the API documentation. I always have it open when I'm programming; and I've been writing Java code for 12 years now.

My advice though: If you really want to become a good programmer, don't find excuses for not doing it.
Either you like it or you don't. If you do, you'll find a way - and the only way to get good is by practice - if you don't, it's probably not for you.

Think positive.

Winston

PS: Read my "10 years" link. It's an excellent article, and covers quite a bit of what we've discussed.



Thanks very much for the API documentation Winston. I really like that, but I also want a printable version. This will allow me to try to memorise some of the common java words/syntax. Can you recommend one?
10 years ago
First of all, let me thank you guys for helping me.

I really appreciate it.

I think I might have found a solution...I'm looking for a really detailed/good Java REFERENCE/CHEAT sheet. The reason for this is part of myself tends to give up as soon as

I get stuck and can't remember a certain code or word in java and partly due to the tedious task of switch, searching constantly to find out what word I was looking for.

By having a cheat sheet or several sheets at hand, I can continue trying to write a program without having to constantly seatch and would save me a lot of searching.
10 years ago
So confused mate... Don't know what to do
10 years ago

Winston Gutkowski wrote:

gary barlow smith wrote:I've now been trying to learn java for a good few weeks following online video tutorials. But I can't even grasp the basics.


Two weeks? Try 10 years...

What can i do? Are there any tutorials which are so basic, that a little child can understand?


I doubt it - unless that child is very clever. Programming is inherently complex, so don't expect to just "pick it up".
My advice: Start here.

I'm even in two minds if this is a language for me to learn.


There may be simpler ones to kick off with - a scripting language like bash, for example - but eventually you're going to run into the same basic problem: programming is not simple. You don't have to be a genius, but you do need discipline and a basic grasp of logic. The rest is just hard work and practise.

Winston



I've tried the oracle tutorials mate, but to be honest, I don't find them easy in explaining the language clearly.
I was thinking of trying a more easier language to start off with, such as Visual Basic and once i've grasped that, to move onto java as i heard most languages have very similar principles...what do you think?
10 years ago
Hi meeta,

Thank you for your reply,

I need very easy stuff...a guidance that even kids can follow.

BTW, what stage of java are you on? If your a beginner, maybe we can hookup on skype, hangouts or whatever messenger and work as a team to learn?
10 years ago
hi guys,

I've now been trying to learn java for a good few weeks following online video tutorials. But I can't even grasp the basics.

I think I need to be taught like a little child in order to understand.

What can i do? Are there any tutorials which are so basic, that a little child can understand?

I'm even in two minds if this is a language for me to learn.
10 years ago
hi guys,

I am eager to learn programming, but it's not an easy subject to learn, especially if your totally new. I'm sure those of us whom are great programmers will know from experience, that this is a challenging subject.

Hence my suggestion is why don't we form a team/group and learn this way? I'm flexible, so i'll try to fit around other people's timing, no matter where they live in the world, lol.

My idea would be either to talk on headset via skype, messenger or whatever and work on a language together...2 or more minds are better than 1 and it becomes less of a chore and more fun/motivating when you work together.

So what do you say? If your up for it, then please let me know ASAP!
10 years ago