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 :)
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.
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Is Java really that fun? I really hate boilerplate languages.
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:
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.“Fun” is in the eye of the beholder.
If OP is having fun with Java, that’s awesome.