How to Use This Section
Java is often a first-taught programming language in schools, so there are a lot of common questions.
In the course directory (left menu), you'll see various question titles (e.g. Why is Java so Popular?). Simply navigate to that page for an article that answers the question! We've added very common beginner questions, and we plan to continue adding questions based on feedback.
However, we strongly advise that you use the Common Java FAQs section solely as a reference, rather than attempting to learn and memorize all of the information presented.
Why?
There may be several topics that you are completely unfamiliar with, and studying without a solid foundation can be counterproductive. While it may be easy to memorize an answer to a question, without a fundamental understanding of the underlying topic, simple memorization does not equal comprehension.
You're more than welcome to read through the upcoming FAQs, but don't beat yourself up if you don't understand some of the topics. We hope that as you progress through the course, you say "Hey, I remember an FAQ on this", and return to this section as a reference.