Getting ready for your first class? Follow these videos and links to make sure you’re ready to dive into learning.
Java
Step 1: Download and Install Java
The first step to getting started as a Java programmer is downloading Java! Download Java here, and follow the video for instructions.
Step 2: Download and Install Eclipse
Once you have Java installed, you will need an editor to write your code in. Follow this guide to install Eclipse, the development environment of choice for Java programmers. Download Eclipse here.
Python
Step 1: Download and Install Python
To get started with Python, you’ll need to download and install it from the web. Follow this guide to get started, and download Python here.
Step 2: Download and Install Java
In order to download our development environment, we’ll need to install Java. Download Java here, and follow the video for instructions.
Step 3: Download and Install Eclipse
Once you have Python installed, you will need an editor to write your code in. Follow this guide to install Eclipse, the development environment of choice for Python programmers. Download Eclipse here.
Step 4: Setting Up PyDev in Eclipse
Working with Python in Eclipse takes some additional setup. Follow this video to install PyDev once you have downloaded and installed Python and Eclipse.
Step 5: Configuring PyDev
Finally, follow this video to finish configuring PyDev once you have installed it.
3D Modeling
Install Blender
All 3D Modeling students need to do to get ready for their class is install Blender. Follow the link below to download Blender, software for 3D Modeling students.
Web
Download Sublime Text
Web students just need a text editor to get started. We recommend that all web students use Sublime Text. You can download it with the link below.
