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There are some great java tutorial videos out there.  Watching tutorials for Java are a great way to learn new skills. I came across this great which has several Java Tutorial Videos.

I was reading this article called Why I Hate Frameworks and it got me thinking about the complexities of frameworks.  As a software developer sometimes it’s difficult enough to get the job done.  There are always many ways to get the job done but sometimes you’re confronted with too many choices. If you have to choose between multiple frameworks  deciding on which to use can be challenging. This in turns can be counterproducitve because you need a speciality tool for each task your accomplishing.

Do I agree with this? Yes and no. As a software developer I want to be given a choice of many ways I can accomplish a task because no two developers think the same way. I can also understand the downside of this. Do you really expect me to learn a new framework for each project I have to do? It really would be a waste of time if I would have to learn tools I would almost never use again or use infrequently.

Learning a new programming language can be very challenging for some. These 15 exercises can get you up and learning a new programming language in no time. These tips are excellent and are well thought out that any novice – seasoned programmer will find very useful.