Java - Thinking about taking an Intro course [Need help installing NetBeans!]

[Racerboy]

My school offers two Java classes, Intro and AP. If I take Intro to Java this next semester, and I like it and do very well in it, I could take a full course AP Java class next year.

Now my questions to anyone who is somewhat experienced with Java...keep in mind I would be walking into the classroom with no past scripting/programming experience.

1. What program do you use to script?
2. Is it free?
3. What are some examples of things you can make?
4. Is it some-what user friendly/easy to learn if dedicated to it?

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[Cool Boi]

Is this where they're holding the class?

[Kalphiter]

notepad or any IDE
yes
anything
yes

[SpreadsPlague]

basically what Kalphiter said. I suggest NetBeans for an IDE but you can use any text editor you want.

[Crøwn]

NetBeans is the best for that.

[Kalphiter]

NetBeans.

[Soukuw]

1. What program do you use to script?
2. Is it free?
2. What are some examples of things you can make?
4. Is it some-what user friendly/easy to learn if dedicated to it?

I think you should learn to count before attempting to learn Java.

Anyways an example: Runescape and Minecraft are both written in Java.

[Demian]

My school suggested Eclipse. I like it.

[Anybody]

My school suggested Eclipse. I like it.

I like Eclipse too :)

[Blocki]

We're also using java in school

1. Some JavaEditor freeware, it's pretty useful actually
2. Yes
3. Everything
4. Yes

[Racerboy]

I think you should learn to count before attempting to learn Java.

Anyways an example: Runescape and Minecraft are both written in Java.

My bad lol, I'm on my iPhone and kind of rushed it...

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll check out those programs.

[Texan101]

I use Sublime Text 2.

[Rub]

For what reason are you taking Java? Are there no other classes?

[WALK2222]

Eclipse
yes it is
Pretty much anything.. Calculator, full blown game, etc
it is

[Kingdaro]

I use Sublime Text 2.

sublime is good for general purpose, but it's generally better to have an IDE in Java's case.