Compendium Article 9: A Newbie's Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, Java, and tutorial links to keep you motivated
Hello fellow Java noobs! As my journey continues further into the world computing and specifically programming, we’ve now arrived at Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Java. The names alone sound intimidating, but don’t worry! I'm here to explain what Ive learn to your ------from one beginner to another. Getting Started 1. Go to the Oracle website or OpenJDK to get the Java Development Kit (JDK). 2. Pick the JDK version that matches your computer (Windows, macOS, Linux) and download it. 3. Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen setup instructions. 4. To check if Java is installed, type java -version in your command prompt or terminal. If you see a version number, you're all set! 5. For writing Java code, you'll need an IDE (a program where you’ll write the code). Good options for beginners include Eclipse, NetBeans, Visual Studio Code, and IntelliJ IDEA. 6. After doing some Google research I chose I