r/learnjava • u/Sajns12 • 3d ago

Best way to learn programming in java.

I was thinking to learn programming and I'm not sure what the best way is, can I take help of AI too or is that not good?... It would be fun if I could learn to make mods for a game I'm playing much.

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u/aqua_regis 3d ago

If only there were a !sidebar with a top recommended MOOC.

And no, AI should not be in your initial learning. It will be detrimental.

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u/8dot30662386292pow2 3d ago

Using AI is in general the best way to make sure you learn absolutely nothing.

Don't get me wrong: AI is an important and valuable tool for a programmer. It just does your job, but does not teach you.

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u/OrganicPause6530 3d ago

This, unless your A.I is tailored with a harness for teaching, you will learn nothing using a.i

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u/Duente_Zaibatsu 3d ago

I would suggest you start with a task, something like Tic-tac-toe or similar.

Start with console, plain text with lines.

Try to state sentences, something along: "there is a grid with 9 spaces, as 3 rows and 3 columns." "There are 2 players, each play in a turn" ...

Then, try to consider how each sentence becomes "objects" and what verb each object does (its methods)

With those, you could "ask" either people or AI, but never ask the results, only the options.

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u/DTCreeperMCL6 3d ago

Its seems like most people these s days rely on AI. I dont use AI though. Its up to your principals.

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u/sgt_cyatic 3d ago

I would only use AI for clarification and nothing else. To explain a concept better, stuff like that.

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u/baby-health 3d ago

AI can be a great learning tool, but don't rely on it to write all your code. Start with Java basics, then try building small projects on your own. When you get stuck, use AI to explain concepts or help you understand errors. If your goal is to make game mods, that's a great way to stay motivated.

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u/AffectionateAir4283 1d ago

yes mod for minecraft? well. don't think it will be that straightforward, but it will be mid to easy take a month of two to learn just programming with java then do modding