Learning Java Programming

Discover what makes Java one of the most popular programming languages out there. After an overview of how Java works, learn the meanings and applications of terms like Java Virtual Machine, integrated development environment, and Java bytecode.

Think of integrated development environments (IDEs) as code editors with everything programmers need to write code. Get insights into three IDEs: IntelliJ IDEA (used to write programs in multiple languages), NetBeans (which simplifies app development), and Android Studio (the app-friendly IDE used in rest of this course).

For Mac users: Discover how to properly install Android Studio—the tool you’ll be using to learn Java and, later in the course, build an Android app. This lesson covers the step-by-step installation process.

For Windows users: Discover how to properly install Android Studio, the tool you’ll be using to learn Java and, later in the course, build an Android app. This lesson covers the step-by-step installation process.

Crack your knuckles and get ready to create your first Java program inside Android Studio. Learn how to build a program that prints out specific messages: “Hello World” and “Java programming is fun!”

Take a closer look at the "print" program you created in the previous lesson. Topics you’ll cover here include package keywords, classes (which must go within a pair of curly braces), and the critical importance of basic syntax for your code to run properly.