Lesson Requirements
- Install the latest Java JDK so you can compile code
- Download Visual Studio Code with the Java extension pack
- Setup the robocode program
- Steps below include notes for Windows and macOS users
Lesson Outcomes
- Launch Robocode and confirm it loads your robot
- Run a “Hello World” program in VS Code
- Understand how to compile and run Java files from the editor
Note: In Java, lines that begin with
//are comments. They are there for humans and are not executed as code.
Gear up for Day 1 😀