When comparing Learn Java vs Thinkster, the Slant community recommends Thinkster for most people. In the question“What are the best websites to learn to code?” Thinkster is ranked 16th while Learn Java is ranked 38th. The most important reason people chose Thinkster is:
The tutorials walk you through building different apps such as a Slack clone and simplified Google+ clone.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Browser-based
Learn Java provides an editor right on the web page where you can practice your code and follow along with the tutorial.
Pro Free
Learn Java is completely free to use and will always be free.
Pro Simple interface
The interface is very straight-forward and well layed out.
Pro Real-world projects
The tutorials walk you through building different apps such as a Slack clone and simplified Google+ clone.
Pro Available online, as a PDF and screencast
Depending on your needs or wishes you can get the ebook, screencasts, sample code on thinkster.io.
Cons
Con Editor not easily adjustable
The code editor at the bottom of the page, where you follow along with the tutorial, is fairly small and provides no way to adjust the size.
Con Monthly subscription to access videos
With a free account, you are able to view all the text in a tutorial. However to view the videos, you have to sign up for a monthly subscription ($19/month).
