October 14, 2022 in Learn
Installing Java SE Development Kit on Mac
What is a JDK? The Java SE Development Kit, or JDK, is an extended subset of tools that allow for developing applications for the Java programming language. The installation process is very straight forward: Navigate to the Java SE Downloads page…
October 14, 2022 in Learn
Install Java SE Development Kit on Windows
What is a JDK? The Java SE Development Kit, or JDK, is an extended subset of tools that allow for developing applications for the Java programming language. The installation process is very straight forward: Navigate to the Java SE Downloads page…
September 15, 2017 in Learn
An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Kotlin
What’s Kotlin? Kotlin is a modern programming language maintained as an open source project by JetBrains, a world leader in IDEs. Back in 2011, JetBrains was writing primarily Java code and looking for a new programming language to help make…
July 31, 2017 in Learn
Should I Learn Kotlin or Java?
With Android officially adopting Kotlin as a supported language, there’s one question that every new Android developer should be asking themselves: should I learn Kotlin or Java? Rather than burying the answer all the way at the bottom… in my mind,…
November 10, 2016 in Learn
Unveiling the Mystery Behind a Java Abstraction
Working with any programming language involves some level of acceptance – accepting that what you’re using somehow works under the hood. Getting comfortable with abstractions is a critical step if you wish to accomplish anything other than reinventing all of the wheels….
November 1, 2016 in Learn
Getting Comfortable with Abstractions
Think of your favorite food. Maybe it’s pizza, chicken tikka masala, or maybe tiramisu. Whatever it is, imagine the texture, the flavors, and the satisfaction you feel after eating it. You probably have all sorts of words to describe your…
September 15, 2015 in Learn
Keeping Up With Java
Java is one of those languages that you’ve probably met at some point or another. It’s everywhere. From large enterprise applications like Salesforce to introductory programming classes at university to Android apps on your phone, Java is like your reliable…
August 6, 2015 in Treehouse News
Meet Our Newest Teachers!
We are so excited to grow our team of Treehouse teachers and have four new teachers to introduce to you! These amazing individuals will help us bring more content to you in a few topics, as well as offer a…
July 1, 2015 in Learn
How to Choose a Programming Language
I’m going to tell you how to choose a programming language: don’t. Wait … what about all the high-paying tech jobs? Isn’t this the best time to be a programmer? Many people are curious about code. Unfortunately, choosing a programming language can…
December 15, 2014 in Learn
Java & Everyday Objects
In the real world there are objects we interact with everyday. We have objects in code, too. That’s because as programming evolves, it comes closer and closer to how we behave and think in the real world. There are two…
November 5, 2014 in Learn
Eight Reasons You Should Learn Java
Let’s get one thing clear: learning how to program opens up endless opportunities and has endless benefits. You can learn it from the comfort of your own home, the job market wants and needs you, and it’s fun. Now, there…
January 3, 2013 in Learn
Java Basics for Android Development – Part 2
Being a good Android developer means being good with Java, though not necessarily a good Java developer. That might sound weird, but it’s true. The architecture of Java apps is very different from Android apps, but the language is the…