Getting Started with Java and Object-Oriented Programming
Hey Everyone! 👋
Welcome to my blog where I document my experiences as a beginner in the world of programming. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I got started with Java using Apache NetBeans, and how I’m learning the basics of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)—all from a newbie’s perspective!
🚀 Getting Started with Java and NetBeans
I chose Apache NetBeans as my Integrated Development Environment (IDE) because it’s free, beginner-friendly, and comes with everything you need to run Java right away. After downloading and installing NetBeans, I created my first project and successfully ran the classic Hello, World! program. That moment was a small but meaningful victory!
Helpful Links:
- Download Apache NetBeans
- How to Install NetBeans (GeeksforGeeks)
- Write Your First Java Program (W3Schools)

Screenshot: Apache NetBeans after installating for the first time
💡 Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Java is an object-oriented language, which means that it’s built around the concept of “objects” that combine both data and behavior. OOP was a bit confusing at first, but breaking it down into its core principles helped me understand it better:
- Encapsulation: Keeping code and data together inside “classes” to protect and organize information.
- Abstraction: Hiding the complexity and showing only what’s necessary—just like using a remote without needing to know how it works internally.
- Inheritance: Reusing code by allowing one class to inherit the properties of another (like a child inheriting traits from a parent).
- Polymorphism: One interface, many implementations. Methods behave differently depending on the object that calls them.

Illustration: Visual breakdown of the four pillars of OOP
📌 Final Tips from a Fellow Beginner
Here are a few things I’ve learned as I began my Java journey:
- Using NetBeans simplifies a lot of the setup process for beginners.
- Don’t be afraid of errors—they’re just part of the learning process.
- Bookmark helpful resources like GeeksforGeeks and Stack Overflow.

Screenshot: My first successful Hello World output in Java
Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be updating this blog every week as I learn more about Java and programming. I hope this helps anyone else who’s just getting started too.
Let’s keep learning together! 💻✨
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