New to Java Programming Center  

The New to Java Programming Center assists developers who are  new to the Java language and platform understand the various  technologies, and create Java applications.

• Java Basics offers a quick overview and the steps to create a 'Hello, World' program.  
• Get Started provides the resources needed to develop applications with Java technologies

• Training includes  courses, certifications and package information
• Connect with the millions of existing Java professionals via conferences, blogs and more.
• Young Developers covers online resources to learn Java application development at any age,  as well as a tutorial about Minecraft mods and Java

What's New!

JavaOne 2014 Sessions Replay Available
Virtual Technology Summit on Demand
Java The Complete Reference, by Herbert Schildt (Free Sample)
20% discount on the latest Java Books from Oracle Press 
Oracle's Java Magazine features The Internet of Things
Save 50% on NEW Java ebooks from O’Reilly Media.
Use CRC Press discount code KVM37 for a 20% discount off book purchases.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE with a series of questions from Herb Schildt: ..

An array is a ____________ of variables of the same type, referred to through a common name. An individual element in an array is accessed by use of an ________

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Why Java? 

Java is the foundation for virtually every type of networked application and is the global standard for developing and delivering enterprise software, web-based content, games and mobile applications. Java enjoys a large and mature ecosystem with strong tools support. Java delivers application portability and robust performance across many computing environments.

What Would You Like to Build with Java?

	Build secure, portable, and high performance applications for a  wide range  of computer platforms with Java SE
	Create  advanced Java user interfaces (UI) for enterprise business   applications with JavaFX platform
	Build first-class enterprise applications with industry standard  Java EE
	Develop applications for a myriad of devices: embedded devices,   resource-  constrained devices, devices with server connections,  desktop-class  systems, and mobile devices with Java Embedded     and Java ME