Code examples!

Hi,

I am installing the Eclipse IDE for practising code examples given in Head first.

Should I practise it in this IDE or command prompt?

Should learning and working out be parallel?

Please advise!!

Thanks,
Preethu

Head First is written for the command line, which I think is the best way to begin with Java. The SCJP exam is also geared towards command line tools. IDEs can do a lot of the work for you, and hide some important details. In addition, IDEs have their own learning curve, which can make starting out that much more difficult.

I strongly suggest using the command line tools to start with. When you get to a point where you're concerned about "efficiency," then consider an IDE.