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    It helps to have a goal. If, for example, you wanted to make a game, you could download a framework or library and follow introductory tutorials. If something less complex, you can begin by searching for examples of these programs, deconstruct them and modify them to fit your needs or interests. Commented Feb 27, 2014 at 0:39
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    Read less and program more. Find simple projects and do them. Don't worry about doing it perfectly, just get them to do what they are supposed to be doing. Then think about how you can do better. Commented Feb 27, 2014 at 9:25
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    For a couple of weeks now I've been reading, reading and reading some more. - Reading is a start, actually coding is a lot better. Try writing a program in psuedocode on paper, then translate it to java. It's a bit easier if you already know what you have to do. Commented Feb 27, 2014 at 9:47
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    possible duplicate of How can I really master a programming language? Commented Feb 27, 2014 at 17:16
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    I found this to be a very interesting article while trying to figure out how to code and teach others the basics of coding: The Camel has Two Humps. Some people just get it immediately, others never will - but most of us can learn. If you can read and understand code, you're off to a great start :) Commented Feb 27, 2014 at 19:06