Hello!

I just wanted to make a post to share my excitement over discovering programming with Java. For context, my previous knowledge of any programming language barely extended into classes as I always struggled with understanding more than the basic basic things (classes? like what you wear on your face? get and set what? the table?).

I really liked the idea of programming though! So over the years (maybe 15-20?), I tried learning (and failed) with different languages, hoping something would help things click. I’ve tried C#, Basic, JavaScript, HTML/CSS and more but never Java. As to why not, I have no clue.

The reason for Java, now, is that I’ve been playing Minecraft a lot recently (my adhd thanks you Mojang) and I figured, why not give it a try? So I started a free online course covering the basics: variables, methods, objects… A week later, and after a lot of DuckDuckGoing, I now understand not only the basics but classes, IO, exceptions, and so much more! I’m currently wrapping my head around Generics but I’m having a wonderful time with it. After that, who knows :)

Take care and thank you for reading!

  • asudox
    -2•9 months ago

    Is Java really that fun? I really hate boilerplate languages.

    • @abhibeckert
      1•9 months ago

      Java’s not my favourite language either, but the only “nice” language on his list is C# and particularly if he was using it in a .NET context then it’s got a steep learning curve:

      var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);
var app = builder.Build();

app.MapGet("/", () => "Hello World!");

app.Run();

      Working with closures and run loops is a pretty rough starting point compared to other languages where you start with just print "Hello World". Those concepts are relatively simple for someone experienced but a beginner can easily hit a brick wall they can’t climb over.