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Mosey on in and pull up a stool.
These discussion forums are the heart and soul of our Java community.
Our bartenders keep the peace, and folks are pretty friendly anyways, so don't be shy!
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Head for the Bunkhouse where our Team picks and reviews the latest Java books for you. Pull up by the fire and get reading!
Find out how to win a free book!
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Saddle up greenhorn, we're gonna write some actual code. The cattle drive is pretty hard work, but you'll learn Java much faster.
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Test your Java knowledge with the Rules Roundup! Think of it as a certification mock exam, but with cows.
No cows were harmed in the making of Rules Roundup.
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All the latest from the JavaRanch staff and our guest authors. There are articles, book reviews, news, and giveaways. Don't miss an issue, subscribe today!
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You can find the cowgirl at The campfire every night! Her favorite stories to tell are "How my Dog learned Polymorphism" and "Getting in Touch with your Inner Class."
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Get 'yer code samples here!
Familiarize yourself with some of the basics, including Applets, showing images and Threads. The Code Barn features sample programs with the source running as an applet.
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Grab a sense of coding style.
VanRenseleer is the top cluck of the coop and a pretty decent coder too. He has thoroughly documented in his Java Style Guide in the Chicken Coop.
He never lets us forget as every morning he wakes us up by crowing "Cooooode Revieeeeeeeew".
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Granny's Pearls of Coding Wisdom
Granny has been writing code since the old days and she has a few pearls of wisdom that can make your coding life a lot easier.
So take a few minutes and pay close attention.
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No one should be out on the range without their vital JavaRanch supplies. T-shirts, caps, lunch bags, and mugs will keep you ready whether you are out on a cattle drive or just dropping in to the saloon.
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There gets to be a time when you need your own patch-o-dirt to serve your own web pages. So you'll need a host.
Here's a list of spots to check out!
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Wonder what makes the whole thingy tick?
Why it's our wonderful extended Family.
Come on in and see who we are!
Get the lowdown on all the Bartenders and Sheriffs!
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