I've found that reading and understanding samples is easy,but when I start writing without anything to help me,its actually a tough nut to crack,any tips from pros?

Answer 1

No choice but to practice. Do programming exercises where you can use what you have learned.

Answer 2

I'd recommend you to get involved in programming sites that give you practicle exercises to solve from easy,medium,expert problems. I use a couple but the one i often use is "codingbat". Also remember when you struggle on a problem then google and oracles java reference page are your friends!!!!!!!.

Answer 3

im not yet a pro but i do find myself in the same position you are in. I recommend books like
Murchs programming java with eclipse.
Camps like ID tech (which are awesome), tutorials
thechernoproject has great tutorials, friends, classes, and last but not least.... PRACTICE :)

Answer 4

I advice you read thoroughly the text whatsoever and read the samples attentively, try to understand the logic of the program then make the sample program urself without looking, if u make a mistake try again and dont give up . Good luck !!