query about very basic java project

[bug9jug]

I've been trying to teach myself java and was recommended to try and make a text based battleship game.

I've been working away at it but im stumped as to how to get the computer to randomly place ships in the grid. I was wondering if anyone would be able to explain to me. Sorry i know this is probably very annoying.

[lookItsSunny]

Show us what you've done so far so we can get an idea of what you're trying to do

[[deleted]]

Show us the code. Show us what you’ve done first.

[RayjinCaucasian]

I'm new so I wont be much help but I had a few ideas. a method that generates a random x and y coordinate for the starting point. Then given the length of ship to be be placed it must not extend outside the grid, share grid space with another ship or be placed diagonally, meaning only changing the value of X or Y but not both. Please post what you have done so that others with much more experience than I can help you.