I'm currently learning java in school and learning the theory and basics is ok , but what I lack is the coding experiece. I usually know what to do but not how to do and its really frustrating me . Can yall recommend me some tools,apps, etc. for learning and know how to get 🤟 done .
#How to improve java skills.
burnt dew
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stone roost
The best way to learn is practice. You can watch videos, read books, take courses and all that but if you never actually sit down and write your own programs you're never going to improve. Take what you learn from these resources and see how you can apply them into your own concepts. It doesn't have to be a million dollar app, could be the most useless program ever but you'll have learned something at least.
tough moon
I'm currently learning java in school and learning the theory and basics is ok ,...
have you tried making any kind of program yet?
worldly jungle
As boring as it sounds, start reading the javadocs, mainly java.lang and java.util in the java.base module. If you don't know what is available then how can you ever get anywhere. The java standard library is very complete, you almost never have to code something yourself for what would seem like a simple task. The java docs should also be your first stop when you have a problem. Eventually you
Eventually you'll see a pattern to the standard libary classes which will make it easier to guess where you might find an answer.
haughty gyro
I would advise against simply reading the documentation for no reason. It's best to program a lot, get a good book and work through it at the beginning, it's important not to just read it, have your IDE open and program everything in the book and after each new topic that you have understood, use it in a fun private project (so just anything that comes to mind that you would like to program). You'll only internalise important classes, methods, concepts and approaches by programming a lot, because you'll use them again and again. And then if you don't understand something when programming or don't understand it so well or wonder what it does or what else is there, then read the documentation on the things you want to know that you specifically need for what you are programming. In my opinion, just reading the documentation for no reason won't help much and is also boring and the best way to learn is to have fun. And simply reading method names and memorising them is rubbish, that's the worst possible way, you'll remember them much better if you use them again and again.
(a book is not necessary, but i like the way. You can also use YouTube Videos or e.g. the Mooc course, but always code everything and very much. You should be using much more time coding than watching videos, reading, etc. You will not internalise anything just by reading it/ watching it. So your best tools for learning are IntelliJ and your creativity to think of things to code)
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haughty gyro
but what I lack is the coding experiece
so it is basically what you realised yourself. There is no shortcut you have to code to get the experience.
burnt dew
So I have to sit down and program anything I can, even if it is small code ?
stone roost
That's how any skill works. If you want to get better at drawing, you need to sit down and draw. If you want to get better at football, you have to go out and play football. Programming is not any different, you have to practice to get good.
Either come up with your own, or look online for ideas on programs to write. Doesn't have to be anything spectacular or unique.
burnt dew
Ok thanks to yall . Ill look into it
haughty gyro
So I have to sit down and program anything I can, even if it is small code ?
also this should be fun doing some small programms without a real usage.