Show Notes

Step 1

– Get the Java SDK and SpringSource Tool Suite
  – Follow steps here: https://www.coderscampus.com/the-5-basic-concepts-of-any-programming-language-concept-5/

Step 2

– Set your JAVA_HOME environment variable
  – On a MAC, follow steps here: http://www.mehtanirav.com/2008/09/02/setting-java_home-on-mac-os-x-105/
  – On a PC, follow steps here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2619584/how-to-set-java-home-on-windows-7

Step 3

When using STS you'll need to setup a workspace, this is where you will organize all your projects into one folder.
  – Follow these written instructions to get your first program up and running:

  1. https://www.coderscampus.com/java-hello-world/
  2. https://www.coderscampus.com/java-tutorial-java-hello-world-part-ii/

Important things to remember:
– Workspace contains projects
– Projects contain Class files
– a Class file is the blueprint for a Java Object
– Java is Object oriented, everything is an Object
– A Class file's name is important
  – (note: the filename should start with a capital letter by convention)

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