Java for Absolute Beginners: is it worth it?
by Nick H · Beginner · Development
A course on Java for complete beginners to computer programming, for those who want concepts explained in plain English.
Worth it on sale — 62/100
Good, but with a weak spot (see the breakdown). Only buy at a discounted sale price. Not updated for 49 months — check whether the tools it teaches have changed.
Rating4.6 / 5adjusted 4.59
Reviews9,674
Students40,414
Video8h 43m121 lectures, 15 sections
Avg lecture4.3 min
Last updatedSep 2022
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.59; raw 4.6 from 9,674 reviews) | 40 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 20 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Sep 2022) | 3 / 25 |
| Total | 62 / 100 |
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How it compares in Java
Ranks #7 of 9 popular Java courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.6 is equal to the Java median.
When to buy
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Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.6 | 9,674 | 8h 43m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.