Smart Coding: Ep. 1 - A Sip of Java

In this episode, we take a deeper look into the Java programming language and why it's a relatively good choice as a first language to learn.

I forgot to mention that Java is the language used to build the Android platform. If you aspire to be an app creator, it's the way to go!

I also recommend getting familiar with the Java Virtual Machine, at least by name. As I said in the video, I will likely be covering compiled vs. interpreted languages in a later video, and this will include discussion of the JVM. For the purposes of this video, it wasn't necessary.

I've also shortened the intro jingle a little. It did seem a bit long :D

In case you were wondering, the brain is holding a cup of coffee, otherwise known as Java! (if the beans are from the Indonesian island of Java, of course https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_coffee )

Here are some helpful resources to expand your understanding of Java and programming (in order of detail and subject):
The History of Java Technology http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/overview/javahistory-index-198355.html
Java wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_%28programming_language%29
The Java 8 VM Specification: Introduction https://docs.oracle.com/javase/specs/jvms/se8/html/jvms-1.html#jvms-1.1
The Java 8 Language Specification https://docs.oracle.com/javase/specs/jls/se8/html/index.html

Compiled vs. Interpreted Languages - Stack Overflow http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3265357/compiled-vs-interpreted-languages
Difference between compiled and interpreted languages http://www.programmerinterview.com/index.php/general-miscellaneous/whats-the-difference-between-a-compiled-and-an-interpreted-language/
A good video on compiled vs interpreted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaj7nO1HUqA


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Intro music by Eric Skiff - All of Us http://ericskiff.com/music/