A Java programming course on Udemy, taught in video lectures, aimed at learners starting with the language. Commenters point to a free Java course by John Purcell as one option, with the course often used alongside a book or other tutorials.

Commenters call it a good supplement to a CS class or to Head First Java, and say the free version by John Purcell is worth checking out for beginners.

On Reddit (6)

1. RecommendsFrYallsomehoesr/learnprogramming2020in “I want to cry”▲ 1

   Sounds like you didn’t learn about Objects??? The this. Is for objects. Sorry I don’t know how else to explain it. Also try buying a Udemy course or even one of the free ones that walks over Java. They have great instructors for any thing you might be having trouble with.

2. Recommendsdarthderek726r/learnprogramming2020in “Too old to start over?”▲ 3

   I can tell you that I started a few months ago and I am thirty five as well. Udemy has some great courses especially for Java and python. YouTube has tons of great intro videos as well.

3. Recommendsklausbaudelaire1r/learnprogramming2019in “Programming should be fun - ReactJS + Twitch API Dashboard Tutorial”▲ 2

   Gotchya. Java was the main programming language for the first few CS classes I took at Miami U and Ohio State U. I've learned from both Udemy and Codecademy. They both have different uses. I would recommend starting with Codecademy because they are great at introducing you to the vocabulary of the…

4. RecommendsIce-Wreckr/learnprogramming2017in “Am I wasting my time and money with CodeAcademy?”

   Treehouse /Lynda. Udemy has a really good FREE Java course by John Purcell. Be sure to check it out.

5. RecommendsJollyGreenDragonr/learnprogramming2015in “Becoming a serious coder, how to move ahead?”

   Start with Head First Java and the free Java course on Udemy and you'll be fine.

6. MentionsLerker/learnprogramming2014in “I start my first programming class in 2 weeks.”▲ 2

   There are many online resources about Java and programming fundamentals. A lot of these have existed for many years and are hence of much higher quality than anything anyone could quickly write up in a Reddit post. I'd encourage you to check out one of the many available resources on the internet…

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