Starting from scratch. I know literally nothing. Which IDE should I start with?

Answer 1

For something clean, simple, and easy-to-use, I recommend Notepad++. Syntax highlighting is nice and clear, and because it reads just about any language you could imagine, it's a cinch to use when you start learning new languages, as well.

Answer 2

Thanks, Petja. 😊

Answer 3

For simple cases, you could even get along without any IDE.

Just use the editor of your choice that supports syntax highlighting for Java.

Complile your code to a class file with javac filename.java.
Run the code with java filename (NO extension).

Answer 4

I started my first codes writing them on a simple notepad, compiling and running via cmd.

Answer 5

if you no nothing then no ide at all, since it helps you too much. start with good 'ol notepad++ or something alike. trust me. ide is no good for beginners