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Introduction
If you have ever wondered how to program, but didnt know where to begin, this
instructional guide is for you! It will lead you step by step in the basics of media programming
using Java. Note, if you are already confused on what all this means, some helpful terms are
listed below. The focus of this guide is to teach you how to create a turtle. This is a very simple
task that does not take long to complete.
The goal of instructing you on how to create a turtle is to teach you how to use the
Dr.Java application as an avenue for future programming. This is NOT a fully comprehensive
guide that teaches what every component of what Java means. You may not be able to
comprehend exactly why the program works after following these instructions, but you will
know how to run it. Understanding the details of programming is where it starts to get tough, so
this is just a fun, simple lesson in running a real program in order to get you started out.
After following all the necessary steps, this will be your end result (actual size):
Helpful Terms
Java: A programming language
Programming language: A formal computer language that programmers use to develop software
programs, scripts, or other sets of instructions for computers to execute.
Application: A software program that runs on your computer. Examples of applications are web
browsers, e-mail programs, word processors, games, and utilities.
Items Needed
Computer
o functioning computer with some free memory
o desktop or laptop, it does not matter
Internet Access
o You will need a working internet connection, as well as, internet browser
Java Application
o Free download at www.java.com
Dr.Java Application
o Free download at www.drjava.org
bookClasses File Folder
o can be found online at http://home.cc.gatech.edu/TeaParty/47
About 20 minutes of your time
o The process of creating a turtle will take at most 20 minutes, starting from turning
on computer and ending at the creation of the turtle
Step-By-Step Instructions
Part One: Setting Up
1. Turn on computer
2. Open internet browser
a. Note: it doesnt matter if it is Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
or Safari
3. Download Java
a. Go to the Java website: www.java.com
b. Click Free Java Download
c. Click Agree and Start Free Download
d. On the popup bar on the bottom of the browser, right click the download then
click open
e. A popup appears in the middle for your screen, click yes, allow Java to make
changes to your computer.
f. Then, the java setup screen appears, click install
4. Download Dr. Java
a. Go to the Dr.Java website: www.drjava.org
b. On the first page, click on Download Windows App, if you are using a windows
computer; click on Download Mac OS X App, if you are using an apple
computer
c. The application will begin to download automatically, open the download by
clicking on it
d. Install the application
Sources
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/p/proglang.htm
http://techterms.com/definition/application
http://home.cc.gatech.edu/TeaParty/47
www.java.com
www.drjava.org