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Jurtle

Jurtle - 0.99.2b2

development environment for learning Java programming

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Selected Version: 0.99.2b2
Release Date: 2003-10-08
License: Beta
Downloads (version 0.99.2b2): 589
Downloads (all versions): 6,273
Price: $15.00

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Product Description:

Jurtle is a simple integrated development tool for learning to program in the Java programming language. Perfect for a high school curriculum or for anyone else just starting out.
You learn to program by writing code that moves a virtual turtle on the computer screen, drawing figures in its wake. This approach to teaching programming is patterned after Turtle Graphics in the Logo programming language.
Java + Turtle = Jurtle
After mastering the basics, Jurtle may be used to create full Java applications with their own graphical user interface (GUI).
Jurtle comes with a series of self-paced lessons allowing a novice to learn the basics of Java programming.
Note: Jurtle will run unlicensed for 15 minutes at a time. To remove this limitation you need to purchase a license.

Note: This should be the final beta before product release. We are very interested in your feedback (both positive and negative). Please email jurtle@otherwise.com.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 1.2 or higher

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Jurtle ReviewSo far so good - Version: 1.4, 3/4/2004 07:42PM PST

SeptSnow
I've made it through the first three lessons. I have tried learning java before from a book. So far Jurtle has been better than the books I tried to follow. It's good being able to read about the concepts and work in the program at the same time.

The developer was very prompt at clearing up problems I had.

The writing is quite good.
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Jurtle ReviewHaven't tried the lessons yet, but so far... - Version: 1.2, 1/4/2004 08:12PM PST

Aetnaria
Well done IDE, I've been looking for something that's simple yet Just Works. This does.

There's only a few interface quirks I've noted for potential improvement at this time.
- What would be useful for coding in general is an option in the Preferences that sets which command the apple-N key combo does: either a new turtle, a new class, or a new blank.
- I don't generally do Turtle work yet (want to finish a different project before I try out the lessons), so it would be advantageous if I could move the divider that separates the System.out and Drawing window areas on the Display tab all the way to the top of the visual space (it stops just short, leaving a gap). Being able to move it all the way to the bottom were I to expect no System.out writing could be similarly useful (ditto).
- A scrollbar appears across the bottom of the Edit window, regardless of whether or not I have code that extends the length of it - shouldn't it appear only when there's actually writing that extends beyond the window?
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Jurtle Usage TipLink appears to work - Version: 1.2, 1/3/2004 07:37AM PST

Bill Tschumy
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The link appears to be working for me at the present time. Is it possible you selected the older version from the popup menu on the page?

I would appreciate seeing more of your feedback after you have worked through the lessons.
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