Where do I learn Java?

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    Ventality

    So I want to start learning Java and the Bukkit API, As many people say "You need to learn Java before learning any other Application Program Interface" I was wondering where did you guys learn Java? Any videos on YouTube where I can learn the basics of Java? And once I'm done learning the basics of Java, How do I "learn" the Bukkit API? Thanks!
    -Ven
     
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    The_Doctor_123

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    Not2EXceL

    Finally one of the rarities who actually knows that Bukkit development requires java knowledge
     
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    Gater12

    Ventality Once yer done with learning the basics of Java, you can head over to Bukkit's documentation of the Bukkit API, and you can learn that way. Note that API documentation is not currently updated to 1.7.2 (Is currently 1.6.4R2.0 as of this post) but it should make do for you now.
     
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    xTrollxDudex

    Ventality
    Better learn by books, videos aren't good in general. I recommend Head First Java or Java for Dummies, take it slow and understand the concept.
     
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    Ventality

    Okay
     
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    xTigerRebornx

    Ventality Java for Dummies is something I'd reccomend highly. It helped me get a start in learning :p
     
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    RawCode

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    Ventality

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    Garris0n

    The_Doctor_123 Shots fired.
     
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    xTigerRebornx

    RawCode If it was a joke, then why are a lot of people suggesting it, some of which I view as respected people in the Bukkit community
     
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    Garris0n

    Because it's not a joke. Most new coders can't read Java's tutorial, it would be more suited to somebody who already knew another language.
     
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    xTigerRebornx

    Garris0n I know its not a joke. I take coding (and learning coding) seriously.
    and I would also reccomend that the OP learn another language, if he hasn't already (Something simpler)
     
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    Ventality

    I know HTML :3
     
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    Garris0n

    No offense but that will literally not help you at all with learning a programming language. It's a totally different concept.
     
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    iCopyright

    YouTube, Wiki and other random pages.
     
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    Ventality

    I was responding to xTigerRebornx on "How I should learn other language"
     
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    Gater12

    I learned JavaScript first..... Seems to help maybe a little itty tiny bit.... (At least for me...)
     
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    Ventality

    I always thought JavaScript and Java were the same, guess not.
     
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    xTigerRebornx

    I learned LUA first XD
     
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    Gater12

    Ventality Nope they just have the same name :3
     
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    Ventality

    A-LUA lol :p

    I'll go to my local library and get the Java For Dummies book and never return it, lol jk
     
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    xTigerRebornx

    ComputerCraft, only reason LUA was my first language :p
     
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    The_Doctor_123

    I'm not sure where you're getting that buying/reading a book is a joke.. Did you take into consideration that we're not all like you? Majority says reading a book is a good idea, which is why it is often suggested.

    xTigerRebornx
    Hey! That was my first language as well! :D
     
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    Ventality

    Do you guys know anyone who learned the Bukkit API with out learning Java?
     
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    The_Doctor_123

    Nope.

    Edit: To add on to that, it is possible, but is way harder in the long run. It will haunt you forever. You'll have nightmares of yourself coding and all these exceptions popping. Just don't try it.
     
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    xTigerRebornx

    The_Doctor_123 -high fives-
    Ventality I don't know anyone. It is like trying to read something in another language that you know nothing about.
     
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