Basic Course in Special
Effects and Game Development in Java
In this free course/tutorial you will learn how to make games, both multiplayer and
singleplayer with game servers. Special effects as scrollers, image slideshows, message
applets and navigation menus and buttons will be reviewed. You will also learn application
development, client-server systems and Java's graphics engine but on a smaller scale.
Brewing Java: A Tutorial
A huge, one-page guide that introduces you to the basics of Java programming (how
to install Java onto your OS, the basic syntax, objects, and classes).
Building
Your First Java applet
A free online course from IBM that walks you through the creation of a simple Java
applet. Uses advanced streaming audio to aid in its teaching!
Digital Cat's JDK
Installation Guide
In order to program in Java, you'll need to have the JDK (Java Development Kit)
installed on your computer. This guide shows you how.
Digital Cat's Quick
Java Applet Guide
This is a simple, concise guide on how to install a Java applet onto your web page.
GameLan Java Programming 101
9 lessons of Java programming for beginners.
IBM Introduction
to Java
Another free online course that introduces you to Java the language.
Introducing Java (TM) - Your First Applet
Introduces beginners to Java through the step-by-step creation of a simple applet.
Java 101- An Introduction to Java
This free tutorial series
teaches the basics of Java programming. It requires no previous Java experience, and is
perfect for the beginner. Tutorials cover a wide range of topics, from applets and
applications, to more advanced issues such as class design, event handling and networking.
Java 2D- An Introduction and tutorial
This tutorial presents a quick introduction
to the basics of Java2D and the use of the Graphics2D class in Java 1.2.
JavaUser
(From Zdnet)
A great Java learning center featuring beginner to advanced tutorials on developing
Java apps.