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[Java-gnome-developer] beginning java gnome programming

[Chris L. <goo...@ya...>]

Hello, my name is Chris. I am a CS student learning programming that finish=
ed the Data Stuctures class last using the Java language. I use Linux often=
 and as my main OS. I found the Java Gnome project through Google, and now =
I want to get started. What should I read first? Should I read about gtk pr=
ogramming first? I thought it was used with the C language, so I will not u=
nderstand it much. I have Eclipse IDE and Glade, and I watched the flash vi=
deo. How do I get started? Thanks.=0A=0A

Re: [Java-gnome-developer] beginning java gnome programming

[Remy S. <rem...@gm...>]

Hi Chris,

On 11/28/06, Chris Lemire <goo...@ya...> wrote:
> I have Eclipse IDE and Glade, and I watched the flash
> video. How do I get started? Thanks.

Well, I think if you've seen the video, you should probably understand
how the bare basics work. There is some other documentation located at
our website [1] that may be of your interest.

I don't really know how to answer a "How do I get started?" since it's
a pretty broad question. For myself I started out using Glade and
tried to develop a little application. Best way to learn an API is to
try to use it, so I guess you could try starting off by mimicing an
application you've created with another widget toolkit from before or
if you've never done one before, try to mimic an existing application
that you currently use.

[1] - http://java-gnome.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/bin/view/Main/HintsAndTips

Regards,
Rem

Re: [Java-gnome-developer] beginning java gnome programming

[pancake <pa...@ph...>]

Hi Chris!

Welcome to the boat!

> Hello, my name is Chris. I am a CS student learning programming that finished the Data Stuctures class last using the Java language. I use Linux often and as my main OS. I found the Java Gnome project through Google, and now I want to get started. What should I read first? Should I read about gtk programming first? I thought it was used with the C language, so I will not understand it much. I have Eclipse IDE and Glade, and I watched the flash video. How do I get started? Thanks.

I recommend you to read some tutorials and documentation here:

  http://java-gnome.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/bin/view/Main/HintsAndTips

Get a look on the javadoc too:

  http://java-gnome.sourceforge.net/docs/javadoc/index.html

I always use VIM for coding, btw I understand that most people will
prefer an IDE like eclipse with autocompletion and integrated javadoc.

Glade allows you to reduce drastically your LOCs and keep your software
easily maintainable and portable to other languages without huge effort.

So, I recommend you to start coding simple hello worlds with your
favorite editor, and later make use of a complete IDE that will make
you probably happier.

If you get the basics of the JavaGnome API you'll be able to develop
apps fastly without having to read javadoc or use autocompletion, because
most of it is bastly logical and easy to use. :)

--pancake