This page describes many of the Java resources used in CS100. Here are answers to some common questions we get asked:

• Do I need to buy Java? No. Use the public labs or download the Java SDK (see Alternatives, below).
• Do I need to use CodeWarrior to get Java? No. However, CodeWarrior is the official development environment for CS100.
• Do I need to buy CodeWarrior? No. You may use the public labs.
• Can I run/use Java without CodeWarrior? Yes. CodeWarrior is really an integrated development environment (IDE), which is a software package that helps you design and manage programs. Technically, you do not need an IDE to program, but it makes your life a lot easier, especially when debugging code.
• So, what happens without an IDE? You need to obtain a text editor to create your programs and a Java compiler to run them. See Java SDK in Alternatives, below.
• Which version of Java? 1.3.

CodeWarrior is CS100's official integrated development environment (IDE):

Which version?
The public labs have CodeWarrior version 6.0 installed.

• You should read and understand the Guide to Using CodeWarrior: [ HTML ] [ ps ] [ pdf ]
• And here is the Guide to Using the CodeWarrior Debugger: [ HTML ] [ ps ] [ pdf ]
• Refer also to the Metrowerks and CodeWarriorU websites.

• See the list of available labs.

• Where do you buy CW? You may purchase copies of CodeWarrior for personal machines at a substantial educational discount from the Campus Store, MetroWerks, and other software outlets.

• Java Software Development Kit: Free! Download directly from Sun.
• For help, see Lewis&Loftus.
• Documentation: http://java.sun.com/docs/

• Sun's own IDE: http://www.sun.com/forte/ffj/buy.html

• Borland's IDE: http://www.borland.com/jbuilder/
• Savitch uses a slightly older version.