hi im new in java programing

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#1

hi i just want some of help i would like to learn to program games, i want to get start… how do i start??

#2

  • Download an IDE like Eclipse or NetBeans and learn how to use it (if you haven’t already)

  • (A) If you know how to program:

    • Spend a few weeks trying things out in Java to learn the syntax/API’s (If you don’t know Java)
    • Download some examples of other Java games or programs doing graphics, animations, sounds, etc.
      • For 3D games you will need one of the other libraries like Xith, jME, Java3d, JOGL, LWJGL…etc. Depends on the example.
      • Download some model editing software and image editing
      • Spend a few weeks learning how to use the modeling software (It’s art, so you may never be good at it without an aptitude for it)

  • (B) If you don’t know how to program (It’s art, so you may never be good at it without an aptitude for it)

    • Spend anywhere from months to years (depending on your aptitude) learning how to program.
    • Average time for someone to teach themselves to program is about a year before becoming reasonably capable, if they have a good aptitude and the time to study it.
    • Buy books, use the web for info
    • Go back to (A) above
#3

[quote](It’s art, so you may never be good at it without an aptitude for it)
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!!! So that’s why I still suck after all these years :smiley:

#4

And try my tutorial! :slight_smile:

http://www.gamelizard.com/JavaGameProgrammingPresentation.htm

#5

thanks for your advice
sure just attitude,then i´ll try
which books about game programing should i buy?

#6

Hi I started teaching myself java about a year a go. It was my first programming language I had tried to learn. At first i found it realy hard to find any tutorials on java programming. I went to libraries and I found a grand total of 1 book on java. So all I have is basic (very basic) knowlege of java programming.

Is there any books specific to games programming?
or any printer friendly tutorials on the net?

#7

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592730051/qid=1112180277/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/103-1639774-2111820

Developing Games in Java, David Brackeen

#8

i´ve installed the eclipse project 3.0 in my computer i dont know if eclipse allow me begin to learn to program games.

and the other thing is…somebody have some e-book of java game programing for beginners? if sombody have one please send me or the web site info
thanks.

luckiestrike@hotmail.com