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Free courseby Sebastian Pinzon

Java for beginners

This course introduces most topics of the AP Computer Science A curriculum, covering the main aspects of the Java language.

LevelBeginner
Time commitment3 days

You'll take this course in your JetBrains IDE.
Just install JetBrains Toolbox, and we'll handle the rest!

About this course

Originally created as an online learning resource for the students of Hsinchu International School in Taiwan but released for the general public.

It is intended as a complement to a regular coding course, not as a replacement.

This course runs directly in your JetBrains IDE

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Content

  1. Structure
  2. Variables
  3. Operators
  1. Conditionals
  2. Loops
  1. Objects
  2. Methods
  1. String Methods
  2. Arrays
  1. ArrayList
  2. 2D Arrays

How it looks like

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Getting started

  • 1

    Install the JetBrains Toolbox App

    This is an IDE course, and we’ve already taken care of the settings. Just install JetBrains Toolbox, and we'll handle the rest.

    Download Toolbox

  • 2

    Start the course in your JetBrains IDE

    Press the button below and click Allow to open the Toolbox App. Once your IDE is open, click Start to begin your course.

    Open course
For additional help, check out our Troubleshooting guide

FAQ

Yes, you will need the JetBrains Toolbox App and a JetBrains IDE.

But don’t worry! Just click the Open course button and then select Allow in the resultant popup to install the JetBrains Toolbox App. We've taken care of all the necessary settings, and the app will handle the rest of the setup for you.

The JetBrains Toolbox App checks which IDE is compatible with your course and whether it is installed on your computer. If you have the necessary IDE installed, the app will open it. If not, JetBrains Toolbox will initiate the installation, prioritizing free community editions.

Yes, the JetBrains Toolbox App is essential even if you already have a JetBrains IDE. It automatically prepares your IDE for studying by installing the essential plugins and updating the IDE if necessary.

Please make sure your version of the JetBrains Toolbox App is 1.28 or newer. To update, open the app and click Update Toolbox App to 2.x.x., or download the latest version here.

Yes, the course is free, and it does not require a licensed version of the IDE. For further details, see our Subscription Options and Pricing page.
  1. From the main menu, select File | Project Structure | Platform Settings | SDKs.
  2. To add an SDK, click +, select the necessary SDK, and specify its home directory in the popup dialog.
  3. If you don't have the necessary JDK on your computer, select Download JDK. In the next dialog, specify the JDK vendor and version, change the installation path if required, and then click Download.

For more information, see our Help article.

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