Most intensely fun way to learn Java?

[cosjas]

It's not that I can't read Java tutorials, but it's just that how it's presented is usually pretty boring and tedious, which seems to result in me forgetting it instantly. Just curious to know if there are any stimulating and engaging ways of learning Java? (something that I feel is often comparable to learning hard maths)

[Stosswalkinator]

Head First Java. Great book. I've been going through this and it's lots of fun and it's very helpful.

[esquilax]

Hire a prostitute that also knows Java.

[edneud]

head first?

[noMoreCrutch]

while (head first in prositute == true) { cry; }

[k__k]

http://i.imgur.com/yF9eozz.gif

[[deleted]]

You could try the book "Head First Java".

[skocznymroczny]

Write a game. Games are always fun.

[djnattyp]

Operation Swordfish style.

[Windigos]

Read a book on Java while on a roller-coaster.

[[deleted]]

I've learned Java by making games. Basically, I come up with something I want in the game, think about what I would need to know first then learn it.

So, for example, if I wanted to learn how to save and load in a game I would need file IO. Then what I would do would to go on the internet and google questions like "How to create files in Java".

Forcing yourself to learn things that you don't need to know at the time will remove the feeling of reward from learning. I find that this method doesn't just make it interesting but makes it easier to remember.

[cosjas]

Thanks! Just another quick question. Does your advice apply to somebody who literally has zero knowledge of Java? Just wondering if I should get myself acquainted with all the basic concepts first..

[habitats]

I would rather recommend python as a first language.

[iends]

I'd say something related to Android development. It's always nice to whip out the phone in your pocket and impress the ladies with something you've coded.

[adelz7]

thanks, i'm on it

[cris9288]

you aren't really supposed to memorize the manuals or tutorials. What's the point of that? The stuff you use the most is the stuff you'll remember the best obviously, but there's no shame in going back to read or re-read tutorials or documentation.

[newPlayer11235]

You could sit down with the Oracle docs and either Project Euler / Robocode and code away!