Java for beginners
This course introduces most topics of the AP Computer Science A curriculum, covering the main aspects of the Java language.
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
Content
- Structure
- Variables
- Operators
- Conditionals
- Loops
- Objects
- Methods
- String Methods
- Arrays
- ArrayList
- 2D Arrays
How it looks like
Getting started
1
Install the JetBrains Toolbox App
The course requires the latest version of the Toolbox application. If you don’t have it, you can download it here. If your JetBrains Toolbox version is 2.5 or older, you should upgrade it.
2
Launch the course
The Toolbox app will automatically open. A pop-up will ask you to click Allow to proceed. Once the remote IDE is open, simply click Start to begin the course.
FAQ and troubleshooting
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.
- From the main menu, select File | Project Structure | Platform Settings | SDKs.
- To add an SDK, click +, select the necessary SDK, and specify its home directory in the popup dialog.
- 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.
In-IDE learning