If you are new to Java development, your concerns are understandable. So how easy is it to learn Java?
This question is somewhat subjective in nature, but personally I would classify Java as one of the languages that is not the easiest to learn. While it is simpler than C++ and is often described as more user-friendly, it is certainly not as easy as its competitors such as Python or BASIC, which are more suitable for novice programmers to learn.
C# is also a bit simpler compared to Java, although they are very similar.
Of course, having set a specific goal of becoming an Android app developer, it’s easiest to start right away with a language that is already supported by this platform.
The Java language has its own peculiarities, but it can certainly be learned, and once you get the hang of it, a lot of possibilities will open up to you. And since Java has a lot in common with C and C#, you will be able to switch to these languages without much effort.
What is the syntax of Java?
Before we dive into the heart of this Java for Beginners guide, it’s worth taking some time to learn about Java syntax.
Java syntax refers to the way specific algorithms are written. Java is very principled about this, and if you don’t write code in a certain way, your program won’t work!
In fact, I wrote an entire article on Java syntax for Android development, I will briefly list the specifics of the syntax:
- Most strings should end with a semicolon “;”.
- The exception is a line that opens a new block of code. It must begin with an open curly brace “{“. Alternatively, this open bracket can be placed on a new line below the operator. Code blocks are code fragments that perform specific, separate tasks.
- Code within a code block should be indented to separate it from the rest.
- Open code blocks should be closed with a closing curly brace “}”.
- Comments are lines preceded by “//” characters.
If you click “run” or “compile” and get an error, there’s a good chance you missed a semicolon somewhere!
You will never stop doing this, and it will never stop annoying you. Relax!
