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New to Java Programming Center

New to JavaTM Programming Center

Announcement
updated Books to Shorten Your Learning Curve
Generate a list of Java programming books based on your level of programming experience. More books have been included.

The JavaTM programming language is robust and versatile, enabling developers to:

  • Write software on one platform and run it on another.
  • Create programs to run within a web browser.
  • Develop server-side applications for online forums, stores, polls, processing HTML forms, and more.
  • Write applications for cell phones, two-way pagers, and other consumer devices.

It's no wonder the Java platform attracts so many new developers.

What do you need to get started? Which Java technology should you use? This collection of links to articles, tutorials, online books, and software downloads helps you find what you need to start writing applications.

Step 1
JavaTM Platform Overview

A general introduction to the Java platform.


Step 
2
Getting Started
How to set up the Java platform on your computer.



Step 3
Step-by-Step Programming
Learn the basics of the Java programming language, or learn by specific technologies.

Learning Paths
Learning Paths
Get a short, customized learning path, based on your programming experience.
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References & Resources
A collection of references and resources to use for Java development.
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Certification
Links to information on getting certified as a Java programmer, developer, or architect.

The New to Java Programming Center provides instructional articles and tutorials for developing on the Java platform. Read through materials listed in the three easy-to-follow steps, or use the interactive Learning Path for a customized path, based on your programming experience.


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