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I am in the process of learning Java. I was wondering if modding Minecraft would be good practice for a beginner. Or is there a better way?

Yes modding minecraft is a good way but i would recommend a book or another site that focuses on java functions and not just minecraft.

Yes I know. I am doing that. I am just asking if it will help sharpen my skills or not.

Yes it will help a lot. (I started java with modding minecraft)

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Yes it will help a lot. (I started java with modding minecraft)

Great Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks!

I'm very good at java, but even the minecraft source code confuses me. This is because there are so many classes and so many methods to look at that I don't know which does what, and where this is called, and whether that class could be the source of my problems or not. I recommend taking classes in java. In my high school, I took a class for one semester last year, and I'm taking a class (AP Comp Sci A) this year for the full year. Before modding minecraft, I recommend making your own programs, preferrably a game (this is what made me one of the top of my class). It will help you a lot to understand how java works. Or, if your school doesn't offer classes (I actually had no choice but to take it, but I'm glad I took it), read a book like everyone else says.