Getting Started with Java

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My experience installing and using Java for the first time was very smooth. I simply followed the instructions step-by-step from the following resource: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/index.html

Once you install the Java programming language, you will need an IDE (integrated development environment) to write your code. There are multiple options for you to choose from, which you can from the link above. I chose to install and try two IDEs, Eclipse and NetBeans. For this first project, I chose to use NetBeans. In order to complete my “Hello, My Name Is” program, I follow the tutorial at this link: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/index.html.

Java uses object-oriented programming, which is a method of coding focused on objects. There are four principles common to object-oriented programming. These principles are inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation.

Inheritance is a principle in which acquires the properties of its parent object. This allows for code in Java to be reusable.

Polymorphism is a principle that allows a single task to be performed in different ways. Javatpoint.com (https://www.javatpoint.com/java-oops-concepts) gives some helpful real-world analogies of this principle, such as the “speak” being performed differently by a human, a dog, and a cat.

Abstraction is a principle that focuses on showing the functionality of a task while hiding its internal workings. This helps keep the code clean and easy to recall.

Encapsulation is a method of bundling code and data together into a single unit. This again helps make Java easy to read and understand.

Java is one of the most popular object-oriented programming languages used for building games and applications. There are many tutorials available to help you learn more about Java. I found a very useful video tutorial that is only 14 minutes long but provides a good understanding of how to navigate through Java. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRubcjpTkks

Hello, everyone! I am a new mom working on a starting a career in the information technology field. I just had my first baby a few months ago, and it is a challenge balancing work, family, and school! I am currently in the financial industry, but I chose to go back to school and complete my degree in Computer Software Technology. There are multiple aspects of the technology field I am interested in, such as software engineering and cyber security. Ultimately, I am looking for a great career that provides remote work so I am better able to balance my career and my family. I live in area with a lot of technology jobs, so I have plenty of career opportunities once I finish my degree. I am writing this blog as part of my Fundamentals of Information Technology class. This class is very beneficial to me because it is teaching me the foundation of what I will need in a career in the tech industry. In particular, I have really benefited from observing programs like Scratch, a block-based programming language that is simple enough for anyone to learn. I hope from this class to increase my basic understanding of information technology.

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