Learn who created Java and why, what makes it one of the most popular languages in use, and why the Java mantra "write once, run anywhere" is so awesome.

In this lesson, Simon Sez IT explains how the Java virtual machine (JVM) translates source code into bytecode, and development environments you can use.

In this lesson, you’ll learn naming conventions, what variables and keywords are, and how to provide whitespace for readable code in Java. Don't miss it!

In this beginning programmer’s lesson with Simon Sez It, get familiar with using the NetBeans interface and the basics of declaring and initializing variables.

Learn all about primitive and non-primitive data types in Java, including variable scope, variable declaration and execution, precedence order, and operators.

In this beginner's lesson, Simon Sez It provides an overview of how to use conditional or decision making statements, loops, and arrays in Java.

In this demonstration, Simon Sez It provides a practical example of how to write and execute three blocks of code, and how to use control structures in Java.

In this lesson, Simon Sez It explains the OOP model and components of an object, including its attributes, methods, and how to define an instance of a class.

In this demonstration, you'll review the Java syntax, setup a class, and understand how the JVM works through code blocks in the Java development environment.

In this lesson, continue learning how to use NetBeans for coding apps in Java as Simon Sez IT shows you templates for data types, variables, methods, and more.