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Hi all i am not new to java but i was not in touch with it like 8-9 months.Is there any way i can get back in to track.
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gayathri
 
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I'm in the same boat as you (though I probably shouldn't be if I had used my 6 mos of unemployment wisely instead of just looking for a job) in that I had a good foundation of java from school which I built upon after graduation. However lack of projects, long periods on the bench, and then getting laid off has slightly rusted my skills. But it is my belief that if you ever were a good programmer you always will be a good programmer...sort of like riding a bike. I mean even now I can read code and understand what is going on I just have to get to the point where I can write it again.
So how do you get back to that point? Practice. And there is only one way of doing that and that is coding Java itself. If you can, find a book that would be used for teaching an introductory course, preferrably one with practice questions that require coding. I would recommend How to program java by Deitel. Now if you truly knew the language just reading will refresh your memory and then the programs will put that into practice. Using the Deitel book I got myself to the point I could sit down and crank out about 3-6 programs (i'm including debuggin) a night. But as I was using a library book I had to return it as it was recalled.
Anyway, I would say find a book that supplies practice problems and code them. Also come up with your own quick and easy ideas for short practice applications (a calculator comes to mind) to again add to the actual number of coded lines. Another option that you obviously have found is the java ranch message board. A lot of questions are posted here each day and going through them and trying to answer them will definitely help as well.
 
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thanks matt,
Yes i really agree with you.after reading ur reply i really got confidence.thanks again
 
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As a certain sports footwear ad says "Just do it..."
 
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Hi Gayathri:
I was new to Java about 5-6 weeks ago. Beside learning from cds, books, articals, the most valuable learning tool is this Big Moose Saloon Forum. I try to answer each question. If I do not know the subject matter I do my research, practice the code and than participate in the disscussion. As second priority thread, I am taking the mock exams one by one. I read the Java literature for the topic involved in the question. This way I am focused on getting all the skills needed to pass the programmer cert. I am assuming that is your goal too.
All the best.
Barkat
[ September 03, 2002: Message edited by: Barkat Mardhani ]
 
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Barkat, as they also say "That's the way to do it..."
Just like learning to ride a horse, you land in the dust a few times, but finally you get control.
-Barry
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