Thread: A better way to learn Java/RSPS

You've been in good use since you got unbanned =D

This applies to most things in life as well.

That's true. But also even if you're working alone, for as long as you're trying and doing something yourself, you learn quickly too. I can vouch for that, as an example myself working on a map editor taught me so much about jagex file formats and rs2 clients and I really haven't been working on it for long time. It's just the matter of reading the code and understanding it, instead of copy/ pasting. I'm sure at least 70%+ of rune-server members don't read the code, they just use tutorials and copy/ paste everything, that's why they don't learn and never will.

Although your statement isn't always relevant. I won't call names, but there are some people who are smart but they just won't explain to you because they expect you to understand that as in their opinion it's something everyone should know and such. They just tell you what to do or give you some hints but they won't sit down and explain so you fully understand. It's probably a better idea to work with someone who isn't the smartest but knows enough about programming/ rsps, because they will be more likely to explain to you, whereas those really smart people with their egos will consider you being 'noob' and hide so they don't have to teach you.

I almost disagree, if the person who is working with a better coder doesn't give a shit or isn't interested, they most likely won't learn anyway. Some information might be retained out of sheer osmosis, but I think having an interest and wanting to do everything possible to learn is the best way. Because with this drive you will take advantage of every possible thing you know, and if you come across something you don't understand you are forced to research it (and while doing this it seems you find other cool and useful information aswell). Just my opinion, not hating on you or anything.

Originally Posted by Advocatus Diaboli

I almost disagree, if the person who is working with a better coder doesn't give a shit or isn't interested, they most likely won't learn anyway. Some information might be retained out of sheer osmosis, but I think having an interest and wanting to do everything possible to learn is the best way. Because with this drive you will take advantage of every possible thing you know, and if you come across something you don't understand you are forced to research it (and while doing this it seems you find other cool and useful information aswell). Just my opinion, not hating on you or anything.

This makes sense theoretically, but in reality it's not what happens. Simply because people that will treat you that way will never be willing to work on a project with you in the first place.