I just started learning Java, and truth be told, the materials online are just too much. The plan is to develop mobile apps but the books i found on mobile app development all talked about having an idea of java generally before starting so I had to start learning java. A little advice would be cool. I use Netbeans, JDK 7, and I also have the ADK, but my main challenge is to get the right materials.

Past experience: HTML, PHP, MySQL

If you know PHP you can understand Java in less than two months! Keep on keeping on you will get there

Mobile apps, Well that's cool.. Have u thought of delving into Android app development since the whole world is migrating to Android Phones..

If u have, Then You can use HTML5 , CSS and JQUERY to design android apps.. Though JaVa is Ok buh IMHO, The 3 languages above can get u up to speed..

By The way, Just visit www.it-ebooks.info and type Android on the search bar there.. You'll see a lotta Books on Android Development..

Cheers..

Djangocode:

If u have, Then You can use HTML5 , CSS and JQUERY to design android apps.. Though JaVa is Ok buh IMHO, The 3 languages above can get u up to speed..

@OP DONT take this advice, there is NO efficient alternative to a native app, atleast not yet. Keep up with the Java.

Don't rely on HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript cross platform Hybrid Apps they are very slow and of low quality compare to Native Android.
Take your time and learn Java and Native Android development, it's the best!

@Javanian n GideonG.. I surrender..

I Thought they were really as fast as Java apps..

Anyways, @OP, The gods have spoken, n am a mere Creation..

Follow their Advice.. Or alternatively visit the programming section on d topic "Which Programming Course should I Take" started by Javanian.. It'll help u on where to get Java Books and videos online..

Cheers..

Djangocode: @Javanian n GideonG.. I surrender..

I Thought they were really as fast as Java apps..

Anyways, @OP, The gods have spoken, n am a mere Creation..

Follow their Advice.. Or alternatively visit the programming section on d topic "Which Programming Course should I Take" started by Javanian.. It'll help u on where to get Java Books and videos online..

Cheers..

Yeah, get on that thread, if you still solidify your opinion on which path of the programming avenue, you should ply, Javanian really administered solutions a great deal, seems you going Android, Bro, please take JAVA.... its usefulness along the line cannot be over-emphasized.

Thank you very much. Acting in line with what the "gods" said.