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Purpose
To make Java a friendlier language. To make it easier for beginning and experienced developers to learn and work with Java on Fedora.
Request for Additions and Corrections
Please e-mail me your ideas.
How to Learn Java
Here are some quality learning resources:
- Think Java: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist by Allen B. Downey
- Introduction to Programming Using Java by David J. Eck
- Video Tutorials at thenewboston
Java is Available from Multiple Vendors
The standard Java platform is implemented by products from multiple vendors:
- OpenJDK is the default for Fedora
- Oracle
- IBM
- GNU Java
OpenJDK is product backed by the open source community, including Fedora.
Java Version Numbers: Apparently Designed to Produce Customer Confusion
Sun Microsystems, the creators of Java, apparently thought it would be good marketing to refer to the same versions of Java with different numbers.
- 8 = 1.8
- 7 = 1.7
- 6 = 1.6
- 2 = 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4
Where in Fedora is Java Installed?
/usr/lib/jvm Docs?