I've just started learning Java as part of my uni course, and am so far really liking it. I did a quick search to try and find a Java Community online, but haven't really had any luck. I was looking for something along the lines of gotoandlearn.com and www.kirupa.com like the flash communities have.
Can anyone recommend a good starting point and friendly place for a java n00b?
Thanks.
You can try javaranch.com. It is one of most active Java community on Internet.
Have you tried the comp.lang.java.programmer newsgroup? (There's also comp.lang.java.help, which is more "newbie-oriented", but has less traffic.)
You might want to see http://www.theserverside.com/ plus others recommended by other people here. But if you are a noob thinking in Java by Bruce Eckel is a good starting point IMO. Cant always trust things you find in blogs etc IMO.
Sun has a Java forum. Sign up for an ID and browse away. It can be a rough place for new people, unlike Java Ranch. I think it's improved since they added moderators. But it's 100% Java, all the time.
Try Java Blackbelt which provides quizzes and tests that may help you learn.