[ajug-members] New to java

[didoss at comcast.net]

Luckily, the tools that you would need to write Java programs are free online,...so get a good book (I've found the Head First series useful) that will walk you through and teach you to make classes and applications,...and pull down a version of java,...decide on a text editor (really makes you think through the code), or an IDE (does some of the thinking for you, so better for when you've suffered the pain),...

then it is a matter of selling yourself in an interview.

Having recently been in the market, I didn't see much (in my area) for "entry-level" java engineers, so your challenge is going to be getting in the door.  Then, as Rai noted, it might be easiest to try to get into a maintenance role (often does not require many design skills to get you started; and provides a code base to study - "why does it do this").

Good luck.

Dianne

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From: "Lester" <cwlester at bellsouth.net>
> Hi all,
> 
> I am new to Java and was wondering if anyone has any input on how to get 
> experience or an entry-level position that does not require previous experience.  
> I will appreciate any advice.
> 
> Thanks,
> Cathy



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