Quickest way to learn Java

[GlennOC]

Hi All,

I want to learn Java so i can develop a desktop app for some friends. I have experience developing web aps with the Coldfusion (CFML) language for websites and intranet applications, linking into current infrastructure of client, ie Windows Network or Linux based network with a LDAP Server for authentication.

This will be a small app initially and may grow if the client wants more features.

[Fou-Lu]

Since you already know how to program, I'd say hands on. Get yourself the JDK from oracle's website, and follow the tutorial's here: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/