Learning Java - Resources

What is Java? Java is the most widely used object-oriented programming language. Java applications run on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris, and many other operating systems.

Start your programming career by learning Java SE (Java Standard Edition) and teach yourself to develop professional applications for desktop PCs, such as utilities and games.

To get started, download and install the Java Development Kit (JDK), and the latest NetBeans IDE today! The Java Development Kit (JDK) contains all the tools you need to compile code and run your newly written applications. The NetBeans IDE (integrated development environment) is an optional software utility that makes all these tools more easily accessible.

Online Classes and Tutorials

Beginner-level Java

• Robocode — A game designed to help people learn to program in Java, and enjoy the experience.
• New to Java? No programming experience? — These free classes get beginners started with Java development.
• Java Programming - With Passion! — Learn the basic concepts how to write, compile, and run Java programs (fee-based).

Intermediate Java

• The Java Tutorial — The must-read Java SE guide containing hundreds of working samples plus explanations.
• Java Developer Tutorials and Training — Index of free online materials for all Java technologies available at Oracle Technology Network.
• Java Passion — Enhance your skills in all Java technologies (fee-based).

Professional Java Training and Certifications

• Popular classes using NetBeans IDE
• Oracle Certificate Program: Become an industry-recognized Certified Developer
• DevelopIntelligence: Java training with NetBeans IDE

Books and Forums

Books

English	German (Deutsch)
Introduction to Programming Using Java available online and as free PDF Think Like a Computer Scientist: Java available as free PDF Thinking in Java available as printed book and ebook	Java ist auch eine Insel available online, as free ebook, and in print Handbuch der Java-Programmierung available as free ebook, and in print Programmieren in Java: Einführung available online and as free PDF	Full list of NetBeans-related books

International Forums

Share tips with fellow Java developers online in your mother tongue.

• OTN Discussion Forums (in English)
• NetBeans Lists and Forums (English and other languages)
• Java.developpez.com (in French / en français)
• Javahispano.org (in Spanish / en castellano)
• Andrei Dmitriev's Java SE Course (in Russian / по-русски)
• Java and NetBeans Forum (in German / auf deutsch)

More international communities

Teaching Java in Schools with the NetBeans IDE

The NetBeans in Education Community brings together people dealing with teaching Java, Computer Science or just interested in new ways of using the internet in the classroom.

Contact us for NetBeans Platform Development classes!

If you hear of a good source that helps you learn Java, let us know and we add it to the list.

Java Technologies Orientation

• Java Standard Edition — Get started with Java technology by learning how to develop desktop applications and browser applets with Java SE.
• JavaFX Script — In order to learn how to create visually expressive graphical applications, proceed with learning JavaFX.
• Java Micro Edition — In order to develop applications for mobile phones and smart cards, proceed with learning Java ME.
• Java Enterprise Edition — In order to develop enterprise and web applications such as online-shops, proceed with learning Java EE.