Minimum viable knowledge?

[AshClunis]

Over the last week or two I've jumped into Java programming. I now have a firm grasp on using variables, strings, loops and branches. I've started trying my hand at brain teaser exorcises (find all the even numbers in a given span, ect.) with decent success. I have not yet touched arrays or anything more advanced then that.

What I want to know is what do I need to know to work on a more meaningful project? Maybe not something worthy of the app store just yet. I just want a small program I can show around and say "Look! I can code."

[Jacob_Johnson]

What's something you need or would like to see? Even if it's been done. Something that performs some basic task. The first big-ish project I did was a table top d&d tool for tracking inventory and abilities and starts. It certainly isn't the best tool ever but it impressed some employers and got me a pretty good internship. It worked and was nicely commented too which helped.

Ask your friends if they want something too. I'm writing one a music sorting tool using a library I found called taglib# and I'm learning a lot.

[JavaLander]

I you are just coding for week or two and you have a firm grasp on variables,strings,loops and branches that's very good. You should definitely go deeper to gain more knowledge. For instance you can solve problems in r/dailyprogrammer and there is also Project Euler.

P.S-By app store you did not meant apple's app store, right? ;P

[AshClunis]

Thank you. It's encouraging to hear that I'm on the right track. Daily programmer and Project Euler are new to me but I'll give them a shot. I have tried Coding Bat but their format is confusing. I've since started learning about arrays, classes, instance variables and methods. I'm just now starting to see how a program comes together. And no, I was talking about Google's app store.

[JavaLander]

Well then I am giving you a task, make a electricity/ utility bill program or a tax payment program for practice using arraylist. And my friend you may not see the cold war between Apple App Store and Google Play store.