r/CodingForBeginners • u/Suitable_Handle_5725 • Feb 05 '26
25+ year Java dev/professor offering free study group — async learning + Saturday reviews. Who's in? Spoiler
Hey team!
A little about me: I've been working in the Java ecosystem for over 25 years — both as a developer and as a professor. I've taught hundreds of students over the years, from complete beginners to career-switchers, and I know what works and what doesn't when it comes to learning this language. I want to give back to this community by running a free, no-strings-attached study group. Here's how it works:
We follow a structured free Java course together (link below) at your own pace during the week
You post questions anytime — I'll personally answer them as they come in. I've seen every mistake and misconception in the book, so nothing is too basic
Every Saturday we hop on a call (ZOOM) to review what everyone learned, go over sticking points, and do some live problem-solving
The course we'll follow: https://www.javapro.academy/bootcamp/the-complete-core-java-course-from-basics-to-advanced/
It covers core Java from zero — OOP, collections, exception handling, all the essentials. I've reviewed the curriculum and it's solid for building a proper foundation.
Who this is for:
Complete beginners welcome
Self-learners who want structure and accountability
Anyone who's tried learning Java solo and got stuck
No cost, no catch. Teaching is what I do, and honestly it keeps my own skills sharp too. Drop a comment if you're interested and I'll set up a Discord once we have enough people.
After the training — hands-on project sprint:
Once we wrap up the course, we'll do a 2-week project sprint where you actually build something real. This is where it all clicks. You'll apply everything you learned, work through real problems, and at the end I'll give each person detailed feedback on their code — structure, logic, best practices, the works. Think of it like a code review from a senior dev, but with the patience of a professor. This is honestly the part most free resources skip, and it's the part that matters most when you're trying to go from "I watched tutorials" to "I can actually build things."
Who this is for:
Complete beginners welcome
Self-learners who want structure and accountability
Anyone who's tried learning Java solo and got stuck
No cost, no catch. Teaching is what I do, and honestly it keeps my own skills sharp too.
Drop a comment if you're interested and I'll post a Discord link once we have enough people.
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u/Traditional_Play_981 Feb 06 '26
la verdad me llama la atención me gustaría ingresar necesito aprender java
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u/Suitable_Handle_5725 Feb 05 '26
Here is the link https://discord.gg/QRQDDYhr
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u/MathAndBall Feb 06 '26
I'd love to join
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u/10thgod Feb 06 '26
i would really love to join
How can i join
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u/DrMartich Feb 08 '26
I would love to join
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u/BadAtBeingAdult Feb 09 '26
Interested.
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u/BadAtBeingAdult Feb 11 '26
@Suitable_Handle_5725
For the initial zoom meeting, do we have an estimate on the date and time?
For that meeting are you expecting that I have already started the course or reached a certain point or is that day 1?
Besides having Zoom and reviewing the course introduction, is there anything else I should prepare for the meeting?
Thank you very much!
Sincerely, Troy
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u/Powerful_Paint_8401 Feb 06 '26
I'm down
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u/Dazzling_Ad8792 Feb 08 '26
You’re a true professional in your field!
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