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I new to this and I need help. Where do I start? How do I learn Javascript? Do I need to know it? and I don't understand the downloads which do I download and how? also how long to does it take to complete a poject?



Thank you for any help

                               





                                              LLCz

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If you don't know what Java is I would recommend starting by learning Java

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/getStarted/cupojava/index.html



and then set up jME for your project

http://www.jmonkeyengine.com/wiki/doku.php?do=search&id=setting

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LawLessChaoz said:

I new to this and I need help. Where do I start? How do I learn Javascript? Do I need to know it? and I don't understand the downloads which do I download and how? also how long to does it take to complete a poject?

Thank you for any help
                                 


                                               LLCz


1. This is Java, not Javascript (there is a difference!) so I would start off by checking out tutorials or buying a book. I started learning by using the Deitel series, but I hear "head-first java" is good too. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with Java before you start programming.

2. There are tutorials in the Wiki regarding setting up jME in a few different IDEs (namely NetBeans and Eclipse).

3. The length of a project really depends on what project you're doing. I'm making an MMORPG  (Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game, like WoW or Linage) and I don't expect to 'finish' the first version until June of 2009, but some games like First-Person-Shooters can be done in less time than that. It really is also dependent upon your dedication and how much free time you have.
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I can't find a good tutorial and Is is difficult to learn java?

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No. Java is quite easy to learn. Do you mean tutorials for jME or Java?

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Both and I still can understand the downloads they all say obslete

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I would really recommend learning Java through one of several (thousands?) tutorials online:



http://www.google.com/search?q=java+tutorial



The first link there should be Sun’s official tutorial which is very good. Also, buying a Java book would not hurt at all. After you feel you got the hang out of Java, you should start using Eclipse (or Netbeans) as your primary IDE in Java and feel comfortable with it. Finally I would suggest you to go to the Getting Started wiki articles in this site.



Good luck