Hour 1. Becoming a Programmer

THIS HOUR’S TO-DO LIST:

Image Find out the reasons to learn Java.

Image Discover how programs work.

Image Select a Java development tool.

Image Get ready to write your first program.

You’ve probably heard that computer programming is insanely difficult. It requires a degree in computer science, thousands of dollars in computer hardware and ...

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