Re: Java education

[Ron_H_Java@xxxxxxxxxx]

Mike

I was in your shoes about 9 months ago when our management announced one 
day "no more RPG development,  period".
I had limited Java programming knowledge having taken the course at: 
http://www.ibmuser.com/train/dsfolder/ajv1ds.htm
Then a buddy noticed a course at a local college about J2EE development 
using WebSphere Studio.
The course was exactly what we needed at just the right time. 
Our text was: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471281573

I've also found the following books quite helpful:
Head First Servlets and JSP: 
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596005407
Sams Teach Yourself JavaServer Pages 2.0 in 24 Hours: 
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0672325977

For me the best way to learn was to work on a project.
I've done several J2EE applications in the past few months but still have 
tons to learn.
You can be productive with just a limited knowledge of Java.

Best of luck to you.

Ron Hankey - CPIM
Business Intelligence Team


Michael wrote:
>I am looking to learn Java but, I'm not sure where to start.  I am 
currently programming in RPG.  Can anyone >recommond any good off site 
classes that would help be get started? 
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