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Java

Ephraim Smith
Ephraim Smith
11,930 Points
Posted by Ephraim Smith
Ephraim Smith
11,930 Points

Practicing Java outside of Treehouse workspace

I just finished the Java basics course. Before moving on to more complicated material, I would like to practice what I've just learned. However, setting up to actually code on your own hasn't been covered yet. What kind of setup (IDE,text editor, etc.) do I need in order to compile, write, and run simple Java code outside of Treehouse's workspace?

Thanks in advance guy, -E

1 Answer

Yanuar Prakoso
Yanuar Prakoso
15,196 Points
Yanuar Prakoso
Yanuar Prakoso
15,196 Points

Hi ephraimsmith...

If you just finish Java Basic course I will incline to recommend you to sticking on using the Treehouse Workspace. If you are worried that you cannot make a clean slate project out of the workspace please check out this Treehouse workspace page . In that page you can make brand new clean workspace for practice. Or even better you can fork your previous projects during the course to try and experiment different code or just modifying your code for broader purposes. In that web page there also quick tour that will guide you on how to make new workspace etc.

The main reason is even after the Java Basic course if you are following the Learn Java track the courses will still emphasize more on using the Workspace. Only then when you get to learning JavaFX, because you need additional functionalities and libraires, you will trained using and IDE called IntelliJ IDEA. This is basically the standard IDE for Java and Android course in Treehouse. However, for now I suggest you stick with workspaces. Do not worry in time Craig will teach you how to install and set the IDE. However, if you insist to know more I put the link to the IntelliJ IDEA there also a download link there if you insist of wanting to use IDE now. Oh, but I must warn you in advance that using IDE requires additional learning. So be patient if you want to start now.

I hope this can help a little. Once again I still recommend you to still using the Treehouse Workspace but in the end it is your decision. Happy coding and keep on moving to the next course.

Ephraim Smith
Ephraim Smith
11,930 Points
Ephraim Smith
Ephraim Smith
11,930 Points

Yanuar,

Thanks for the quick response. Great info and advice. I will continue on how you suggest and finish the Java track before starting the Android Basic track.

Thanks a lot, -E