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Java with Eclipse:

Setup & Getting Started
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Topics in This Section

Installing Java
Installing and configuring Eclipse
Importing sample projects
Executing simple desktop programs from
Eclipse
Executing applets from Eclipse
Executing Java programs manually
Using Beanshell
Eclipse shortcuts

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Installing Java
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Java SE vs. Java EE

Java SE (Standard Edition)
Core Java
Java version used in this video course

Java EE (Enterprise Edition)

Same core language, but adds in many libraries for Web
apps and other enterprise tasks
For tutorials on building Web apps in Java, please see
JSF and PrimeFaces tutorials at coreservlets.com

Many or most real-life deployments start with Java SE

and then get a server that is bundled with the needed Java
EE libraries
So, most developers download Java SE, not Java EE

Java SE Versions
Latest Java SE version
Latest is Java 8; Java 8 should be used for almost all new
projects.
Java 8 was final in March 2014. This tutorial covers general Java
programming integrated with Java 8, but for just the Java-8specific topics, see http://www.coreservlets.com/java-8-tutorial/.

Java SE naming conventions

Naming conventions are confusing
Java 8 == JDK 1.8
Java 7 == JDK 1.7
Java 6 == JDK 1.6
Java 5 == JDK 1.5
Java 2, version 1.4 == JDK 1.4

Features of Recent Java

Versions
Java 5
Major update. Generics, varargs, printf, @Override, new
for loop.

Java 6
Minor update. Updates to collections, Swing, etc.

Java 7
Minor update. Diamond operator, Strings in switch
statements, try-with-resources, updates to Swing
(especially new look and feel).

Java 8
Major update. Lambdas for functional programming.
Streams for bulk operations. Final version March 2014.
See tutorial at http://www.coreservlets.com/java-8-tutorial/

Which Java SE Version Should

You Use?
Server-side applications
Use the latest Java version that your app server supports
JDK 1.5 1.8, depending on how old your server is

If you can choose, use JDK 1.8 (but 1.7 still common)

Desktop apps
For best power and speed, use Java 8 (aka JDK 1.8)
Use older only if project is old (but consider upgrading)

Android phone apps

As of 2015, Google supports only Java 6 (aka JDK 1.6)

Browser apps (Applets or Java WebStart)

Separate Java Plug-In is required in all recent browsers
For intranet apps, use Java 8. Rarely used for internet apps.

Installing Java SE
(Standard Edition)
Install Java
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/

Use this version. The JDK Java

Development Kit includes compiler for
.java files, whereas the JRE Java
Runtime Environment is only for
executing prebuilt .class files.

This tutorial uses Eclipse, but if you prefer the

NetBeans environment, it is very easy to adapt
the instructions to that development
environment. So, if you prefer NetBeans or
your organization has standardized on it, use
this download instead of (not in addition to) the
one below.

Bookmark the Java API (JavaDocs)

http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/ (if you need old version)
This is the most important Java reference for developers
Eclipse integrates this API, but a separate link is still good

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Installing Eclipse
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Installing Eclipse
Overview
Eclipse is a free open source
IDE. Support for Java, Android,
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++,
PHP, JSF, servlets, and more.
http://eclipse.org/downloads/
Choose Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers

Features
Checks your syntax as you type
Automatically compiles every
time you save file
Many tools: refactoring,
debugging, server integration,
templates for common tasks, etc.
Low learning curve:
beginners can use Eclipse without knowing these tools

Running Eclipse
Unzip the downloaded file (no installer!)
Call the folder you unzip into installDir

Double click eclipse.exe (Mac/Linux similar)

From installDir/bin
Pic is for Windows, but
Mac and Linux is similar

Click on
Workbench icon
Next time you bring
up Eclipse, it will
come up in workbench automatically

Shortcut
Many developers put Eclipse link on their desktop
R-click eclipse.exe, Copy, then go to desktop,
R-click, and Paste Shortcut (not just Paste!)

Eclipse: Running Programs

Executing program from existing project
Open existing
project
Double click
Java file to
bring it up in editor
R-click anywhere
in code
Select Run As
Java Application
Output goes in
Console at bottom
Note: Class must have a main method this is explained
in the upcoming basic syntax section

Eclipse: Making Projects

Main steps
File New Project
Java Java Project
Pick any name

If you will ever use applets

Choose sources/classes
in project folder

Eclipse: Creating Classes

Main steps
R-click on project New Class
You can have Eclipse make
main when class created, but
easier to use shortcut to insert it later
Eventually you will make package
(subdirectory) first, then put class there

Alternative
Can also copy/rename existing class

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Building Java Manually

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Creating and Running Program

Create the .java file
Write and save a file (say Test.java) that defines public
class Test
Other than real Java IDEs (e.g., Eclipse, NetBeans,
Intellij IDEA), there are a number of text editors (e.g.,
TextPad, UltraEdit, vi, emacs) with good Java support.

File and class names are case sensitive

Compile the the .java file

Compile Test.java
> javac Test.java
This step creates a file called Test.class

Run the .class file

> java Test
This step assumes your class has main method

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Simple Examples
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Installing Sample Projects

Code from all tutorials is available online
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Click on Java tutorial on top left of page

Import project into Eclipse

Click on appropriate tutorial section
Download ZIP file
The one for this section is called intro

Start Eclipse and go to Workbench

File Import General Existing Projects into
Workspace Select archive file (not Select root
directory).
Then browse to ZIP file you downloaded, OK, Finish

Basic Hello World Application

File HelloWorld.java:
public class HelloWorld {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello, world.");
}
}

Notes
Application is lingo for a stand-alone Java program
An application is a Java class that contains main
Most Java classes do not contain main, but only those
that contain main can be directly executed

Executing HelloWorld
In Eclipse (recommended)
Compiling
Done automatically whenever you save a file

Executing
R-click inside window, then Run As Java Application
You can also click green arrow at top of Eclipse

Output (see Console tab at bottom)

Hello, World

Manually (rare)
Compiling
javac HelloWorld.java

Executing
java HelloWorld

Output
Hello, World

Basic Hello WWW Applet

File HelloWWW.java:
import java.applet.Applet;
import java.awt.*;
public class HelloWWW extends Applet {
public void init() {
setBackground(Color.BLACK);
setForeground(Color.WHITE);
setFont(new Font("SansSerif", Font.BOLD, 30));
}
public void paint(Graphics g) {
g.drawString("Hello, World Wide Web.", 5, 35);
}
}

Basic Hello WWW Applet

(Continued)
File HelloWWW.html:
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">

<html>
<head>
<title>HelloWWW: Simple Applet Test.</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>HelloWWW: Simple Applet Test.</h1>
<p>
<applet code="HelloWWW.class" width="460" height="50">
<b>Error! Must have Java enabled in your browser.</b>
</applet>
</p>
</body></html>

Basic Hello WWW Applet

(Continued)
Compiling
Eclipse: save the file
Manual: javac HelloWWW.java
Running:
Load HelloWWW.html in a Java-enabled browser
With Eclipse, drag HTML file onto browser, or (no browser
setup needed), R-click in Java, Run As Java Applet

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Using Beanshell
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Overview
Way to run Java commands interactively
Like the command prompt in Python, Basic, Lisp, etc.
Good for beginner practice

Examples
bsh % System.out.println("hi");
hi
bsh % String message = "Hello";
bsh % System.out.println(message);
Hello
bsh % public int getFavoriteNum() { return(7); }
bsh % System.out.println("Favorite num is " + getFavoriteNum());
Favorite num is 7

Steps
Download beanshell
http://www.beanshell.org/download.html
Beanshell is included in intro project of this tutorial

Run beanshell
Double-click the .jar file
If it wont launch on double click, see
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8511063/how-to-runjar-file-by-double-click-on-windows-7-64

Go to File menu and select Capture System in/out/err

Enter Java commands and see the results
Define variables, define methods, call methods, etc.

More info
http://www.beanshell.org/manual/bshmanual.html#Quick_Start

Example

Double click
Choose Capture System in/out/err
Enter Java commands interactively

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Some Eclipse Shortcuts

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A Few Eclipse Tricks

Making a new project

File New Project Java Java Project

Making new package

R-click project, New Package

Making a new class

R-click package, New Class

Autocompletion
Type part of a class or method name, Control-Space

Inserting main method

Type the word main, then Control-Space

Inserting System.out.println
Type the word sysout, then Control-Space

Renaming a class, variable, or method

Select class, variable, or method, R-click, Refactor Rename

Will also change all places that refer to it

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Wrap-Up
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Summary
Downloading Java
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/

Bookmarking the Java API

http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/

(or /7/)

Downloading Eclipse
http://eclipse.org/downloads/

Downloading sample projects

http://www.coreservlets.com/
Click on Java Programming tutorial on top left

Import with File Import Existing Projects

Executing a class that has main

R-click in code, Run As Java Application

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Questions?
More info:
http://courses.coreservlets.com/Course-Materials/java.html General Java programming tutorial
http://www.coreservlets.com/java-8-tutorial/ Java 8 tutorial
http://courses.coreservlets.com/java-training.html Customized Java training courses, at public venues or onsite at your organization
http://coreservlets.com/ JSF 2, PrimeFaces, Java 7 or 8, Ajax, jQuery, Hadoop, RESTful Web Services, Android, HTML5, Spring, Hibernate, Servlets, JSP, GWT, and other Java EE training
Many additional free tutorials at coreservlets.com (JSF, Android, Ajax, Hadoop, and lots more)

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