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How Long Would It Take Me To Program Plugins and Mods in Java?

• I've always wanted to be a programmer in life, I want to create plugins for www.bukkit.org and create mods, games, and applications in java. I am ok at HTML, although I know it doesn't pass as programming due to being a markup language. I can easily remember codes and syntax after learning, it just takes practice. So should I learn java? If so, how long would it take me to get a fair grasp of the language? Remember, I am most interested in programming plugins for minecraft servers and minecraft mods. Also perhaps applications and games. Thank you.

• Answer:

  Depends on how fast you learn. I personally found it easier to learn C++ then Java, as Java is remotely similar to C++ in the way it works. It will take you a good few months, probably around 3 to learn enough Java to code Bukkit plugins (believe me, I've tried and it's difficult if you don't know the basics of Java). Try TheNewBoston's tutorials on YouTube, they've helped me!