Hello everyone!
This week I learned how to install Java and ran my first Hello world code. Within this post I will be sharing a few things I learned while going through this process, along with information regarding object oriented programming.
Installing Java Development Kit:
Java was interesting to install at first, but isn't so bad when you have some of these resources to assist:
Amit Thinks. (2025, July 23). How to Install Java JDK 24.0.2 on Windows 10. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgdbnuiD7T0
Guru99. (2014, January 21). First Program | Hello World | Java Tutorial. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2wvhRUVNTM
Downloading JDK (Version 24.0.2) and an IDE, I used VSC(Visual Studio Code).
Object Oriented Programming:
After the installation was successful, I did some research into object oriented programming to fully understand the syntax of Java. Here are the four key principles I discovered from my research:
Encapsulation: Hides internal data and only exposes what’s necessary through methods, making code more secure and modular.
Inheritance: Allows one class to inherit features from another, promoting code reuse and creating logical relationships.
Polymorphism: Enables the same method to behave differently depending on the object, making code more flexible and dynamic.
Abstraction: Focuses on essential features while hiding complex details, helping simplify code and reduce clutter.
At first this can be very overwhelming but it is just like learning anything else, it takes time and practice to be proficient at it.
Final Thoughts:
Installing Java is the first step to your programming journey. The real magic happens when you understand what you are writing and the outcome being what you expected. Using object oriented programming is helpful to write smarter, more effective code. Whatever you may be using it for, these four foundational principles will get you a head start in your programming journey.
Stay tuned for more!
