What is Java?

Welcome to Java! Java is a popular language known for its modularity and reliability. As of 2024, 30% of all coders use this.

Java uses classes and objects to handle data. Data is stored in classes,

You can copy code over from one device to another one and it'll run properly (This was revolutionary back in the 90s).

Tips for Java (and for programming to some extent)

COMMENT YOUR CODE. Comments are there so other programmers can understand your code. Stick them in important sections, like method/class headers and any confusing logic.
Declare all of your variables at the method header. It's so much easier to have all of your variables in one spot rather than searching around your thousand-line file, looking for a specific important variable (definitely not from experience).
Private your variables. (put the word private before data types when creating variables). This prevents other files from accessing your variables, and potentially changing their contents. Although this wouldn't be too useful for coding a robot, this is just a good Java habit. (more detail in Basics of OOP
Make your code as simple as you can. It'll help you when you'll inevitably modify your code.

Last updated 1 month ago

Welcome to Java! Java is a popular language known for its modularity and reliability. As of 2024, 30% of all coders use this.

Java uses classes and objects to handle data. Data is stored in classes,

You can copy code over from one device to another one and it'll run properly (This was revolutionary back in the 90s).

COMMENT YOUR CODE. Comments are there so other programmers can understand your code. Stick them in important sections, like method/class headers and any confusing logic.
Declare all of your variables at the method header. It's so much easier to have all of your variables in one spot rather than searching around your thousand-line file, looking for a specific important variable (definitely not from experience).
Private your variables. (put the word private before data types when creating variables). This prevents other files from accessing your variables, and potentially changing their contents. Although this wouldn't be too useful for coding a robot, this is just a good Java habit. (more detail in Basics of OOP
Make your code as simple as you can. It'll help you when you'll inevitably modify your code.

Last updated 1 month ago