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We're probably digressing too far from the original poster's question with this discussion, but while I agree with the utility of an IDE and its use early in the programming process, my concern is...

Yep, as Norm says, above, if you aren't using an IDE (and you shouldn't if just learning Java), then be sure not to try to add good code to bad. In other words don't try to add any new functionality...

I always have to look askance at posts like this when someone states they are helping their "friend" or their "son" as if many of them feel they'll get more help this way rather than coming out and...