Java Video Tutorial 5

Java Video Tutorial 5Here I continue my Java Video Tutorial by covering methods, or functions in Java.

I spend a considerable amount of time on those things that tend to confuse people who are learning Java. I review how class variables differ from local variables and provide numerous examples of methods.

If you missed the first tutorial see Java Video Tutorial, since I use a lot of code here that I explained previously. To help you better understand this video, see the code below.

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Java Video Tutorial 4

Java Video Tutorial 4In part 4 of my Java Video Tutorial I cover looping in Java. This tutorial uses a lot of what I previously taught in the first Java Video Tutorial, so watch the previous parts first.

Here I start out explaining while loops. I provide numerous examples including how to calculate PI with a while loop.

I then go on to explain how do while loops work. I finish the tutorial by covering the for loop.

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Java Video Tutorial 3

Java Video Tutorial 3In this tutorial I show you the if statement, relational operators, logical operators, ternary operator and the switch statement.

If you haven’t watched part 1 watch it first hereĀ Java Video Tutorial.

As you watch this video, you will be able to follow it easier if you have the commented code in front of you. It follows the video below.

While this tutorial has been slow it will get much more complicated quickly. So, make sure you understand everything I cover in the beginning.

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Java Video Tutorial 2

Java Video Tutorial 2In this video I continue where I left you in part 1 of the Java Video Tutorial. Definitely watch it first.

Here I show you how to import class libraries, except user input, check for valid input, catch errors in input, a bunch of math functions and more.

All of the code follows the video. You should print it out because it will greatly help you to understand the code better.

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Java Video Tutorial

Java Video TutorialHere I begin what will be a massive Java Video Tutorial. I start with all you need to start writing Java programs.

I then cover just about anything you’d want to know about Javas primitive data types. I cover declaration statements, expression statements, all the types and how to convert them.

This tutorial starts out slow, but by the end you will be a Java expert! Make sure you print out the code below to help you learn easier.

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Install Java 1.7 Eclipse

Eclipse IDEI’m beginning a new Java tutorial using Eclipse as my IDE. Every time I have used Eclipse in the past there have been installation problems so, I’ll try to fix that issue here.

I use Eclipse because in my opinion it is the best free IDE available.

Also note that I’ll provide Java 1.7 installation steps for PCs, but Java 1.6 & 1.7 steps for MACs. The reason why I’m doing that is because Java 1.7 isn’t quite ready yet for Eclipse on MACs.

Don’t worry, there isn’t that much of a difference between Java 1.6 and 1.7. At least for a beginner tutorial.

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WordPress Shopping Cart 2

Wordpress Shopping CartHere I show you how to properly set all of the settings for our WordPress Shopping Cart. If you missed part 1 check out WordPress Shopping Cart Tutorial.

All of the possible settings for the WP E-Commerce Plugin are covered in the tutorial below. It’s awesome and completely useable even in its completely free form.

The theme I made for this tutorial is also available for free here Shopping Cart Theme Files.

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WordPress Shopping Cart Tutorial

Wordpress Shopping Cart TutorialIn my search to create a fully functional shopping cart application I found the WP-eCommerce Plugin for WordPress. This plugin handles orders, works with most every payment service, handles shipping, inventory, etc!

The only thing people don’t like is that it isn’t easy to make a custom shopping cart with WP-eCommerce. So, in this tutorial I’ll show you how to make a Custom WordPress Shopping Cart.

I’ll build the shopping cart directly into the WordPress Theme I made in my How to Design a Website Tutorial.

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How to Design a Website 3

How to Design a Website 3I continue showing how I design websites in this video tutorial. If you missed part one check it out first here How to Design a Website.

In this tutorial, I really focus in on how to correct errors in a web design. I look for errors using the Developer Tools inside of Google Chrome.

I also show you how I make a site work on Internet Explorer using the Adobe BrowserLab.

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Image Maps in WordPress Posts

Wordpress Problems SolvedI’ve received a few requests on how to put an Image Map in a WordPress Post. So, in this tutorial I’ll show you.

WordPress is a bit picky about how you create your image map, but by copying the code below you’ll be making image maps in no time.

You can map out your coordinates using many tools. Dreamweaver actually makes image maps that don’t work in WordPress. A free site image-maps.com, a free site, however creates great image maps.

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