[nujic]

First of I have to say, if I posted this in the wrong section, sorry. This is not a specific code related question but is about java.

I've been plugging away slowly at Oracle java tutorial I paid for that comes with pdf files,videos etc, so I can write my first java exam. So this is basically my first language I'm learning. Its been going great so far, I'm not a quitter, discouraged or stressed. I enjoy finding my errors myself and learning this. Love it, one big puzzle. Now its getting harder, I just finished loops,methods, and most recently some stuff on encapsulation and constructors. Now I'm getting confused. Thing is when the pdf files tells me what to do, its either the way it is worded it or I really don't understand it yet. Seems confusing and not even close to how I thought it should be done, must of it I've finished looking at "solutions" and learning that way. When I see how its done properly, it doesn't throw me off, Its more like "oooh, i get it or that's it!?" I went from looking at lines of code and thought this is gebrish to,"i see what its going to be". SO, is it just that I haven't had enough practice yet or?

sorry for it being long. short form, I can read the solution and totally understand the code, but when its getting more complex, for me to think of it on my own and write it, I'm usually blank.... this is just coming from because what I thought today would be several lines of code to finish a question, really ended up being at least 80lines lol..which is biggest thing I've written so far. Mind you I'm not in school yet for this, I start in Sept of this year.

[farrell2k]

You're not alone. I have been playing with Java on and off for more than a year already, and I always get stumped when thinking of ways to do things. Practice makes perfect though. The more tutorials and code I read from the smart people here, the better I get. You will too.

[Dankwansere]

I think what your going through is natural for any person learning the concept of programming. I went through exactly what your going through and I would advice you not to give up. Programming can be grasped in different ways, weather through trial and errors, reading a book, trying out questions from the book and also through school.

Like I said earlier I went through the stage that you're going through and after a while, it became very easy to learn the new aspects of java that were thought to me and implement algorithms. It also became easier for me to read codes, not just the ones i've written but other's that people have written.

Since you're starting school in September of this year, I'd encourage you to ask your professor a lot of questions on things that confuses you. And if you can invest time in looking on the Internet for help. This forum is like a paradise for any coders who need help. You can also try watching Youtube programming tutorials or look for new books that can explain things simpler.

[nujic]

Dankwansere, on 26 March 2012 - 02:30 PM, said:

I think what your going through is natural for any person learning the concept of programming. I went through exactly what your going through and I would advice you not to give up. Programming can be grasped in different ways, weather through trial and errors, reading a book, trying out questions from the book and also through school.

Like I said earlier I went through the stage that you're going through and after a while, it became very easy to learn the new aspects of java that were thought to me and implement algorithms. It also became easier for me to read codes, not just the ones i've written but other's that people have written.

Since you're starting school in September of this year, I'd encourage you to ask your professor a lot of questions on things that confuses you. And if you can invest time in looking on the Internet for help. This forum is like a paradise for any coders who need help. You can also try watching Youtube programming tutorials or look for new books that can explain things simpler.

Thanks for feedback, sometimes I just doubt myself and think maybe I wont be one of those that "get it" I know its early on I guess, but I dont want to just be avg when I do my exma, or finish school you know.


by the way that code at the bottom,pretty funny/cool. What I got from it is i will never equal zero, so youll never stop learning ??

[Dankwansere]

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Thanks for feedback, sometimes I just doubt myself and think maybe I wont be one of those that "get it" I know its early on I guess, but I dont want to just be avg when I do my exma, or finish school you know.


by the way that code at the bottom,pretty funny/cool. What I got from it is i will never equal zero, so youll never stop learning ??
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lol yes, you got it! Never stop learning. Learning is the key to everything

[codeMonkey_1066]

A good resource is Example depo especially the examples of how to use many of core java classes (organized by package ).

Also if you're up for the challenge the source for the java classes usually comes with your jdk, and can be quite educational. just be warned though this is not for the faint hearted.