Re: Query: Java Training for the Novice

Thank you to all who responded to my query.  I have interpreted and
summarized the feedback provided and then added my own spin.

   Harold Meder.


It can take anywhere from one to two years to transition from being a novice
to becoming proficient in Java Development for Web Applications (J2EE/JSTL),
depending on the exercises used to apply learned concepts and the
availability of a mentor.  As the novice becomes a beginner, pair
programming would provide an opportunity to learn some of the nuances of
Java that are not always covered in the documentation and the tricks of the
IDE.

Ideally, one would start with standard Java before moving on to Web
Applications.  An excellent starting point would be to develop JUnit test
cases for the back end business logic.

SAMS' "Teach yourself Java 2 in 21 days" provides a quick start,

"Thinking in Java," by Bruce Eckel, is a recommended, free download.
http://www.planetpdf.com/developer/article.asp?ContentID=6632

For more in depth knowledge, Sang Shin (Sun Microsystems Technology
Architect, Consultant and Evangelist) teaches free online courses (duration
4 to 5 months).
http://www.javapassion.com/

Stanford makes some of their courses available for free online, including
CS106A – Programming Methodology which is taught in Java.
http://see.stanford.edu/default.aspx

With the advent of Groovy, it has become much easier to develop applications
for the Java Virtual Machine.  One might consider learning to program in
Groovy first.  Groovy can be used as a scripting language at the Unix
command line.  groovyConsole allows one to learn by seeing the effect of
each statement as it is entered.
http://groovy.codehaus.org/Groovy+Console

Hosting a Java Workshop would bring together others interested in learning
Java and possibly some experts interested in helping others to learn
Java.  This
would provide a support group for those learning Java.  I wonder how many
people might be interested in participating in a Java Study Group.


On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Harold Meder <[email protected]>wrote:

> I would be interested in your opinion regarding the most effect way to
> train novices in the use of Java and J2EE (minus EJB).
> Self study, mentoring and formal training are all options.
> What training or study groups are available in the RTP area?
> What are the best texts?
> Are there some good URL?
> What did you do to train novice Java Developers in your organization?
>
> Thank you,
>    Harold Meder.
>

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