Sorry, my brother got onto here and post something, so now I need to cover it up with this

I know now that I need to start off by not using an IDE, so now can you recommend some books and tutorials? Thanks

The one in the library happens to be the newest one, so I went and picked it up. Also I checked out the Java tutorials on oracle.com, and it seemed to be very complicated and sophisticated. I looked around in Java for Dummies and it was a lot easier.

Also, Head First Java seems to be very old, so is it suitable for learning the most up to date version of Java?

You're all saying 'Don't use IDEs yet, use simple text editors.' I have a Mac with 4text editors installed; TextWrangler, TextMate and a Mac port of Notepad++   and the default TextEdit. Which would you say is best to use? Also, I found a copy of Java for Dummies in a library, would you say that is any good to use?

Thanks

Thanks, is Java for Dummies any good? Also, for a basic IDE, are TextMate or TextWrangler any good (I have a mac)?

Hello all

I'm new to Java, and I want to learn, where are some good resources to learn from, whether they are free or paid, I don't mind. You should tell me what makes each resource good as well. My friend says I should watch YouTube videos by 'thenewboston', what do you think of him, because I read somewhere that he isn't very good. Also, if there is a way (tell me how), I will make a poll on this thread to gather my results and so that other noobs like me can see. Eventually I want to work with LWJGL also link me to resources that will teach me to use that too

Thanks