Any java programmers out there?

Kinja'd!!! "Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast." (twostrokesmoke)
10/20/2014 at 15:10 • Filed to: None

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Just wondering because I just started classes. What are some good tips and tricks i should know? (Yes, I'm the old guy in there!)

Have this freak of nature for your reward/punishment.

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Kinja'd!!! Cherry_man1 > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/20/2014 at 15:12

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All I see is a normal camaro, but no I'm a python guy right now.


Kinja'd!!! For Sweden > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/20/2014 at 15:14

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Tip #1: hang out at Hackerspace


Kinja'd!!! Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Cherry_man1
10/20/2014 at 15:16

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That's next


Kinja'd!!! ZiptieMcBumper > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/20/2014 at 15:19

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I remember very little of Java, but the two things that stuck out:

Don't create new objects unless you absolutely need them in your coding.

Don't write your own damn library.


Kinja'd!!! crowmolly > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/20/2014 at 15:21

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I taught it for 3 semesters. Been a while but I could probably help you if you get stuck with anything.

The Internet will be your best friend; just look stuff up because there's a shit ton of tutorials out there.


Kinja'd!!! Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > ZiptieMcBumper
10/20/2014 at 15:22

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I've already learned that last lesson. But thank you.


Kinja'd!!! Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > crowmolly
10/20/2014 at 15:23

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Yeah, my bing points (don't judge me!) are going up like crazy.


Kinja'd!!! BoulderZ > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/20/2014 at 15:32

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Stackoverflow.com is your new best friend. Any question or task that pops up, search there first. Takes but a second, and the vast majority of the time someone has solved/built what you're looking for already. -IDL, Python, Java, Fortran (eeeewwww) guy.


Kinja'd!!! Cherry_man1 > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/20/2014 at 15:36

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Python is fun and very easy


Kinja'd!!! Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > BoulderZ
10/20/2014 at 15:37

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Cool, thank you. I've heard of the site, but never had reason before now to visit it.


Kinja'd!!! orcim > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/21/2014 at 02:35

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As an old Java guy, I'd recommend moving to Ruby. But that's just me. Otherwise you're going to be using method names like: SimpleBeanFactoryAwareAspectInstanceFactory.

Very intuitive. Expect callouses on your finger tips. Also expect to have employment opportunities in IT departments across the US.


Kinja'd!!! Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > orcim
10/21/2014 at 11:43

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That's sort of what I am doing this for. Looking to get the fuck out of my current company and into a new one.