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