help

[Edis]

I want to learn how to code, however I don't know where to start or how to start. If some of you more experienced devs can help me learn where to start off or where, that would help out a lot! Thanks

 

[NeonX_]

Start off by searching "I want to learn how to code" in google. You need to learn the logistics before you start hiring private tutors.

 

[Fluddershy]

First step to learning how to code is Googling Google. Google is your best friend and I've seen countless developers use forums like this and Spigot instead of it.

Good Sources:
- https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/index.html.
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- Find the Java app on your phone.
- Books are good as well.

 

[SimonM]

1 tip. Do not skip learning the basics of java and going straight to the API.

 

[Tabuu]

1. Installing a IDE (I recommend IntelliJ).
2. Setup a project and make a simple hello world program. (Use google)
   
3. Learn about primitive data types. And try to apply them in a project.
4. Learn how functions work: return value, parameters and how to call a function.
5. Learn about classes: constuctor, data members, functions, instantiating.
6. Learn about access modifiers.
7. Learn about more complex data types: list, hashmap, ect.
8. Learn how to code more object oriented.
9. Learn about design patterns.

After this you should have a grasp of the Java language (these steps also work for other programming languages like C#). You can now look into the Spigot API. I recommend watching some YouTube tutorials on how to setup a project and make a basic plugin.

TIPS:

1. Never just copy someones code without understanding it. You can always look at someone elses code and analyse how they did certain things but never just copy it because you do not learn anything from it and you won't understand your own code.
2. Find your own way. This tip is a extention of the previouse tip, you should try to find a way that you think works best. Every project is different so every solution to a problem in that project will be too.

 

[NextinOnMC]

Hey! I have a whole server full of active developers ready to help you! Hop on our discord https://discord.gg/HUsKqda and create a ticket using -new. I'd bet they would be nice enough to help you learn to code.

~The Niscord Team