How to Get Started Deving?

Hey, so I started using bukkit a while ago, and I've had all these good ideas for plugins. I have a good grasp on java, but not much experience. Any tips on how I could get started making plugins? I have eclipse and java 7, and stay up to date with bukkit software.

 

I recommend not to use Java 7... Because some people might not have updated their servers to Java 7... And if you are using a method that is only in Java 7 the people that are running their servers on Java 6 will not be able to use that method!

 

k thanks. Ill use my other comp that i haven't upgraded yet.

 

You could always downgrade if it doesn't effect any other of your java projects.

 

I use Java 7, and its fine.. You just have to configure Maven (Or probably eclipse) to use Java 6, and it will throw an error if you use a Java 7 method

 

sounds great. Now could I have some help on how to write plugins? Once again, I know how to write java, but I have no idea how to write a plugin.

 

Search the "HUGE bukkit tutorial"

EDIT: http://wiki.bukkit.org/Plugin_Tutorial

 

Wait a sec.. I'll look for a video on youtube..

Ok! Got it! Check this guy out! (http://www.youtube.com/user/MrKuuichi) He helped me out quite a bit when I started out. Also, you should just start making plugins, and when you have more specific questions, then come to us for help.

EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.

 

Thanks Hotel + dbizzle.

 

No problem, good luck

 

That was fast! It took 3 hours for help on a perms plugin recommendation. Really appreciate it guys, thanks a lot! I'll credit you guys when I make my first plugin.

 

Good luck and welcome to plugin development

 

thanks