The West Valley Branch Library invites 7th-12th graders to register for this online Java course for beginners. This introductory-level course teaches participants the fundamentals of Java, including the concepts of data types, conditional logic, and control flow. Participants will use the Eclipse Java IDE to gain hands-on knowledge of the Java programming language. This course is perfect for teens who want to take AP Computer Science A or just build their coding skills.All sessions will be held online using Zoom. In order to participate in course activities, participants must have access to a computer with an internet connection. The Eclipse software for Java developers must also be installed on the computer (see instructions below). In order to join the class using Zoom, participants must have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet connection.This program meets online on eight consecutive Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM starting on April 25 and ending on June 13. Participants must pre-register. Participants should not register unless they are able to attend all eight sessions (sessions will not be recorded so live participation is required to learn the material). Registered participants will receive instructions to join the program before the first session. Registered participants who miss the first session may lose their spot in the program.IMPORTANT:Participants need to download the Eclipse software for Java developers onto their computers prior to the first session. Please follow these steps to download Eclipse and the JDK correctly.1. Download Eclipse 2019.2. Open the Eclipse installer.If you get Eclipse up and running, you already have the JDK and you don't need to follow the next steps. If you get an error message when trying to open Eclipse, you need to do the next few steps.3. Follow the step-by-step instructions here. Under Step 0, click on the "How to Install JDK" link and do Steps 1-3. Then, try opening the Eclipse installer again.If you have any questions about downloading Eclipse or the class, please feel free to ask via email (randall.studstill(at)sjlibrary.org) before the first session. This program is brought to the library by NextGen Coders. For more information about NextGen Coders, please visit: https://next-gen-coders.weebly.com/.
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