Introduction to Coding With Java

Completed by 7 learners

Ages 13-18

Live One-Time Class

In this introduction I will explain and demonstrate everything the student needs to get started coding Java. I will explain how to find and use various consoles/terminals and other tools. Also text vs code editors vs IDE's.. And more...

Larry Gray

Average rating:

3.8

Number of reviews:

(5 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-6 learners per class

70 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

1 hrs 10 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this introduction I will be building code examples for demonstration. I will tell them about the types of Java applications they can learn to build. First I'll make sure they have installed Java Developer Kit. Next check their code editor. How to bring up the console. How to make a source file. How to compile it and run it. If we have enough time I will explain some basics of a source file, object definition, statements, expressions, decisions, loops, fields(data) and methods(subroutines or functions). Next packages(modules).  After that I will talk a bit about tools such as integrated development environments(IDE), code repositories(github) and other resources. My goal is to give them necessary basic tools and insightful information so that their curiosity will lead them further.

Learning Goals

How to make a Java source file, compile it and run it. Learn about other coding topics as discussed.The goal is to orient them and give them enough know how to learn more on their own.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

I may show them how to use IRC chat. I will also show them my Facebook group and page. Occasionally programmers don't keep language pg13. Any content I have, say or produce is family friendly.

Supply List

Will need a computer that they can install developer kit, git tool and code editor on. Try to install Java Developer Kit (not JRE but JDK or SDK) and Visual Studio Code(Not MS Visual Studio) VSC is a code editor, MSVS is a full blown IDE for Microsoft programming languages. And install JEdit. Find notepad and console on windows. IDE for Java is Eclipse(free), Netbeans(free) or Intelij Idea (worth the monthly subscription) and Android Studio. I won't cover IDE's in this class except to mention them.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Google. https://www.oracle.com/java/ https://code.visualstudio.com/ http://jedit.org/ https://openjdk.java.net/ https://dzone.com/articles/zulu-gets-graphical-with-openjfx (this is advanced topic not necessary for this class for example you can install this instead of Oracle JDK or Open JDK) and then be able to run JavaFX apps. Without it you can still run older AWT or Swing GUI apps. https://git-scm.com/downloads Google for Java API Documentation. "The Elements of Java Style" - 2000 - Cambridge University Press - SIGS Reference

Meet the teacher

Larry Gray

Joined June, 2020

3.8

5reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I have studied Software Engineering for 35 years. I've studied Java for the last 20 years. I'm fully prepared to fill a Full Stack Java Developer Role. I have been a manager or trainer in 3 career fields and U.S. Army Reserve. I love teaching or training.