# What is the easiest way to get started in java?

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**Category:** programming\
**Created:** [August 31, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-get-started-in-java/313452 "2010-08-31T04:26:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![napoleonblackwe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@napoleonblackwe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/napoleonblackwe)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-get-started-in-java/313452/1 "2010-08-31T04:26:44Z")

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At the beginning of the fall, I have to begin a class that codes exclusively in Java. I despise beginning things without prior knowledge or experience. I have searched around for some simple Java tutorials, but each one seems to begin at a higher level than I am currently at. If you could help with this dilemma, I would greatly appreciate it.  
EDIT: Sorry, I forgot to explain my position fully. I have no prior experience in programming, (other than one Python book I’ve worked 61 pages in). The class is Programming 101, just as Curt guessed.

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