Java Video Tutorial 20

Java SwingI introduce you to Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) in this part of my Java Video Tutorial. I focus specifically on Java Swing and its components.

We figure out how to display frames, panels, labels, buttons, text areas and more. I also go over the Dimension object and the Java Toolkit, which allows you to ask questions of the operating system.

All of the code follows the video and it’s set up to help you retain this information.
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Create an Online Store

Make a Website Video TutorialEvery day I see scam after scam about how you can get rich online. Today I’m going to show you how to create an online store for next to nothing! I don’t even want your email, or anything 🙂

You will however have to do a little work to get this free money making site. If you’re willing to invest the time, you will either be able to make stores for others, or yourself.

The payoff is a store that will make money in its first month.

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Kingdom Rush iPad Strategy

Kingdom Rush iPad StrategyOccasionally I’m challenged by you guys to beat a video game 🙂 Supposedly there are no Kingdom Rush iPad Strategy articles out there? I was told it was a pretty tough strategy game so I gave it a go.

Below I show you how I beat Kingdom Rush levels Sarelgaz Lair and the Ruins of Acaroth. These are the final 2 levels and if you can beat them, you can beat the rest.

If you have questions on beating other levels leave a comment below.

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Java Video Tutorial 19

Java Regular ExpressionsIn this part of my Java Video Tutorial, I cover Java Regular Expressions. You use regular expressions when you want to search for data. You then use codes to define what that data looks like.

So, if you are looking for a 5 digit number, you could type \\d{5} and Java does the rest!

The code that follows the video will help you see how easy regular expressions are.

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Java Video Tutorial 18

Java ThreadsIn this Java Video Tutorial, I continue to teach you about Java Threads. If you missed the last part, watch it first here last Java Tutorial.

Today I cover how to lock down methods, synchronized, thread pools, scheduleAtFixedRate and numerous other Java Thread methods.

Use the code that follows the video to make it easier to follow this tutorial. It is heavily commented and will help you.

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Java Video Tutorial 17

Java ThreadsIn this Java Video Tutorial I cover how to use Java threads.

A thread is just a block of code that is expected to execute while other blocks of code execute. That’s it. When you want to execute more than one block of code at a time you have to alert Java.

In this video I show you how to alert the interpreter. Part 1 of this series is here Java Video Tutorial. Heavily commented code follows the video.

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Java Video Tutorial 16

Java Video Tutorial 16In this part of my Java Video Tutorial, I continue to provide you with a complete understanding of Java.

Today I’m covering the Object and Class class, along with clone. We will explore all of the methods that every object gets by default.

Use the code that follows the video to help you learn. If you missed the previous parts make sure you check them out here Java Video Tutorial.

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Minecraft Modding Guide

Minecraft Modding GuideEver since I started my Java Video Tutorial, I’ve received numerous requests from you to create a Minecraft Modding Guide. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to setup everything you need to start making mods for Minecraft.

The steps are specific to the Mac platform, but everything is very similar for PCs. Actually it is easier to do this on a PC. The PC directions follow the video.

I thought this tutorial would nicely accompany my Java tutorial. I guess we’ll see

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Java Video Tutorial 15

Java Video Tutorial 15In this part of the Java Video Tutorial I cover interfaces, abstract classes, abstract methods and more.

You need interfaces and abstract classes because Java doesn’t allow you to inherit from more than one other class. You would use an interface when you want to force the user of the interface to create every method in the interface.

You use an abstract method when you need some flexibility. You’ll learn more in the video below.

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Java Video Tutorial 14

Java Video Tutorial 14In this Java video tutorial I cover Polymorphism, Inheritance, Protected, Final, Instanceof and a bunch more.

These topics are not complicated, but for some reason they are normally presented in complicated ways.

Use the code that follows the video to help you gain a complete understanding of these topics. If anything isn’t 100% clear leave a comment below and I’ll help.

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Java Video Tutorial 13

Java Video Tutorial 13In this part of the Java Video Tutorial I cover most every method available for manipulating Strings and StringBuilders.

This is one of the last simple Java Tutorial videos. Everything after this will cover advanced topics.

All of the code follows the video. It is very heavily commented. If you print it out it will help you better retain this information.

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