UPDATE: This class has been moved to August 7, due to severe weather warnings for July 11.

Welcome! If you're reading this, I will assume that you either want to learn Java programming or computer science (or are doing so for a class), are interested in game development, or both. If that's the case, this might be the class for you!

I'm sure that most of us will agree, we like video games because they're FUN. Unfortunately, in my experiences as a computer science tutor, it seems that many of my students don't feel the same way about learning programming and computer science. I understand that it can be a very difficult topic, especially for beginners. But programming, and LEARNING, can also be lots of fun and satisfying, just like playing a close sports game against a great team, or tackling a particularly tough boss in a video game.

In this free introductory class, we'll talk about some basics of Java programming and computer science, and how the basics translate to video games. Topics for this session include:

Writing your first program

Program point of entry

Data/variables and behaviors/methods

Variable types, including primitive data types

Variable declaration and assignment

Strongly typed vs. weakly typed languages

You are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop and charger, in order to follow along and try out code samples in class.



This class is the first in a series. Please registrants early, by Monday, July 8, so we can provide a list of attendees to the event venue.

All guests over the age of 16 must bring a valid form of ID to enter the building and anyone under 16 must be escorted by a parent or guardian. All guests must be over 12 years of age.

