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

Programming isn't just for adults any longer. Young people are learning programming languages from the earliest ages and up. These tools and web sites teach young people how to program using the Java programming language, as well as languages developed for ease of use.


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BlueJ

BlueJ is an integrated Java environment specifically designed for introductory teaching and learning object-oriented programming.

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NetBeans IDE 5.5.1 BlueJ Edition

BlueJ helps you learn to program, and the NetBeans IDE offers powerful tools for development. Cross the bridge from one into the other.

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Greenfoot

Greenfoot is especially useful for programming exercises that have a visual element.

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Freshbrain Developer

Start programming with these simple-to-use tools.

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Java Programming for Kids, Parents, and Grandparents

This e-book is written for kids from 11 to 80 years old and for school computer teachers.

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Scratch

Scratch makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the Web.

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Java for Kids

This site provides kids with an interactive, self-paced tutorial to the Java programming language.