In France we have https://openclassrooms.com/courses/apprenez-a-programmer-en-java, it's the best for learn java. Maybe there is a good website like that in English, good luck mate!
I want to Learn Java.
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I would personally start with Code Academy its basic but its a good starting point, and then I would start Minecraft development and work at that for at least a few months as making custom Java Plugins can take a while sometimes.
If you want to learn just for Minecraft plugins, don't bother.
If you have a real reason to learn it, thenewboston is good for visual learners, however I recommend the Oracle Java docs.
Codecademy is trash.
Java Java or Bukkit Java?
Depending on which I can link you
I want to learn java for general purpose.
I'm going to sound like a real bore but...
https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/
thenewboston on YouTube as well.
You need to have a goal to go for. A Minecraft plugin (basic one) is fine, a real thing to make is also great. It may have no actual purpose at all. It could be something dummy like, such as user authentication by running it in CLI mode. As long as you have a goal, progressing towards it will help you learn lots of new things. Get the basics down (the first few bits in the tutorial or from boston's videos) and then start working towards your goal. That's the best way to learn.
You'll need to know basics, integers, strings, variables, arrays, that kind of stuff. Then you'll need to know objects, mapping, that kind of stuff. After that, you're pretty much set to start working towards a goal. You'll probably have no idea on how to achieve it, but as you progress towards it, a lot of your questions will be answered on various forums as well as StackOverflow. That's the best way to learn.
The initial steps are really boring, granted you'll want to give up or won't want to be bothered. After that, practically going to make something you want to make and learning along the way is relatively 'fun', and won't bore you out. Once you finish that goal, set another goal. In no time you'll have a good understanding of the language you're trying to learn.
Keep in mind, it isn't easy. It's just like learning French, except this takes more brain work. I don't think it's necessarily 'easy', it's just time consuming and at times annoying. You'll feel proud when you get through it all, though.
Good luck!
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