java programming 101?!?!?

Check out Net Beans, it's what I use.

A Java compiler can be had from Sun, or IBM (you probably want Sun's version). You want to download something called the Java Standard Edition (Java SE). You then want to download the Java Development Kit (JDK). This has all the stuff you need to run and compile Java programs (there's no need to download the JRE).

If you want something called an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) which is a big help when you're writing code, go get one of the many really good IDEs out there Eclipse (what I use), NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA ($), or even DrJava. Often, these programs will contain a copy of the JDK for you so that you don't need download it separately, you should check before you download anything.

Enjoy!

If you've downloaded and installed the JDK (Java Development Kit) not just the JRE environment, you already have a Java compiler (javac.exe) in your Java/bin directory. That's all you need and what you should use.

You can use any IDE like eclipse, netbeans, etc.

But you have to configure the IDE to tell it where your JDK is located.

When you use the IDE's command to compile, it will use your Java installation javac.exe compiler.

But if you're starting out learning Java programming, you really should learn about the tools in your Java/bin directory and learn how to use them from the command line first before using an IDE.

I 100% find JCreator the BEST for learning Java by far. Next to Java, (for if you don't have windows) I find X-code to be ALRIGHT for Mac, and BlueJ to be really good, and cross platform. Plus blueJ's way of showing classes is good for learning object oriented programming.

I use Eclipse. It really is amazing.

For a great free video tutorial which shows you exactly how to get set up for Java and installing Eclipse, follow this link and sign up for your free vid's

www.computerprogrammingacademy.com/javablog

I started with textpad and BlueJ. They are the easiest to set up and use. Eclipse is easy as well and NetBeans is suited best for GUI and visual programming. Use which ever you like the best.

google java compiler

For Java install :

For typing and running ur code , use BlueJ IDE :

http://www.bluej.org/download/download.html

http://www.bluej.org/about/what.html

clip :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQefkprf3s

Good luck!

Netbeans - http://www.netbeans.org/

Eclipse - http://www.eclipse.org/

For just Java I prefer Netbeans.

Compiler from www.Java.sun.com is JDK 6.14