Java is considered a very robust object oriented programming language. Java is so popular that many universities have made it a part of their curriculum. Learning Java technology can be very tough for those starting on their programming career. There is a need for a method which can make Learning Java easy and fun. The best part is that Greenfoot is free. It is based on the BlueJ development environment.
Greenfoot is an interactive Java development environment developed primarily for educational purposes. It facilitates easy development of two-dimensional graphical applications, such as simulations and interactive games which make learning fun. It is mainly aimed at programming education (object-oriented programming with Java) at high school and early university level.
Greenfoot allows implemention of and interaction with objects in the context of "scenarios". Scenarios can differ widely. Those included with the software download include many games like a lunar lander game, an ants simulation, and turtle graphics. Also available are a lift simulation, Conway's game of life, and an on-screen piano.
Once objects are under development, they can interactively be placed into a Greenfoot 'scenarios', and developers can directly interact with these objects to invoke methods.
Sun microsystems itself is involved in this project.Greenfoot is currently being developed at the University of Kent and Deakin University.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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