Java beginner course part 1: Hello world! Traditionally, when learning any new programming language, the first thing a tutorial should demonstrate, is how to print “Hello World!” to the screen.

Java is a versatile language that can be used to create a wide range of applications. Ankira, for example, is developing a new Metroid 2D game in Java.

New features like auto-compile and the var keyword lower the bar for using Java, for beginners and veterans alike. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking in this new, friendlier Java. var ...