Monthly Archives: July 2015

Java Development on Windows

Posted on July 20, 2015 by robertk

This is a followup to Prepping for Java, with specifics about setting up a Java development environment on Windows. First, you have to install the JDK. I already had a Java JRE on my Windows system, so I went through … Continue reading →

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Actors and Boxes

Posted on July 15, 2015 by robertk

Most people think computer programming is about making computers do something. And it is that, but that’s not the important part. The important part, the real challenge in writing software, is task management. Suppose you want to build a new … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Java

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertk

So you want to write some Java — now what? Tools First you need some tools. Every Java developer is going to have their own preferred tool set, so don’t be upset if my list doesn’t include your favorite. It’s … Continue reading →

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