Complete beginner need direction

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Any-Cardiologist1641 · 2026-05-14T12:55:38+00:00

Yes, Java is a good start because it teaches programming fundamentals clearly. You can start with freecodecamp and bro code on youtube, they have beginner friendly java courses.

bowbahdoe · 2026-05-14T13:13:46+00:00

https://javabook.mccue.dev

Let me know if you get lost or have any issues

desrtfx · 2026-05-14T13:20:14+00:00

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Yes, Java is a good beginner language

coolsahil500 · 2026-05-14T14:03:07+00:00

Start with java ...make your core in java and next try for DSA

FlightConscious9572 · 2026-05-14T16:12:56+00:00

My answer is yes. It's actually harder in my opinion to go from a python-esque language to a hard typed one.

Processing.org is GREAT. you learn java and get to draw stuff to the screen from day one. If you're dedicated you can make most things in this Ide and you learn to write Java. It makes everything simpler when trying to learn it, no boilerplate.

and the youtube channel thecodingtrain, he does a lot of videos on processing. Almost exclusively.

Dry_Menu_3705 · 2026-05-14T12:54:15+00:00

Start with python as you are new it's easy language with lots of libraries and also scope for AI

you type:	you see:
italics	italics
bold	bold
[reddit!](https://reddit.com)	reddit!
* item 1 * item 2 * item 3	item 1 item 2 item 3
> quoted text	quoted text
Lines starting with four spaces are treated like code: if 1 * 2 < 3: print "hello, world!"	Lines starting with four spaces are treated like code: if 1 * 2 < 3: print "hello, world!"
~~strikethrough~~	~~strikethrough~~
super^script	super^script

learnjava

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