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New to Java Programming Center
Getting Started With Java Technology
Tutorials, articles, and other learning tools for new developers

The New to Java Programming Center helps developers who are new to the Java platform find what they need to set up their system, understand the various technologies, and create applications for the desktop, web, and devices.

Step 1:

 Getting Started  

Step 2:

 Learning
 

What's New

 

 NetBeans Talk Goes into Second Life

Read about the talk Roman Strobl gave in Second Life on the great features in the NetBeans IDE, what cool features are coming, and what new developers should learn about the Java platform.

 

Discover the 2008 JavaOne Conference

Read blogs from Sun writers about Java University, CommunityOne, technical sessions, and Birds-of-a-feather discussions from the 2008 JavaOne Conference.

 

Programming isn't just for adults any longer. The  Young Developers page lists tools and web sites that teach  the Java programming language, as well as languages developed for ease of use.


Spotlight

 
Student Developers
Student Developers

Where can you find hot technologies, open-source communities, and job opportunities? Sun is looking for students who are ready to innovate and create the future.

The Java EE 5 Tutorial

This tutorial is a guide to developing enterprise applications for the Java platform, with updates for the Java EE 5 platform.

Mobile Applications Learning Trail

Use this trail to understand what you need for creating mobile applications.