Advice from Top Java Developers

The java.sun.com website have published a lot of interview with top Java developers. In the recently article it summaries some interviews that gives advice for students on how to become a top Java developer. Here are some quoted advices from the articles:

“Write lots of code. Have fun with it!” — Joshua Bloch

“Learn to use your tools. And I don’t mean just enough to get by. I mean really learn how to use your tools.” — Tor Norbye

“Don’t use line numbers. Don’t put your entire application in one method.” — Chet Haase

“Don’t be overwhelmed by the language or the platform.” — Raghavan Srinivas

For the complete articles you can read it here: Top Java Developers Offer Advice to Students.