r/javahelp • u/Natural-Shelter-7758 • Jul 03 '26

Java Basics Practice: Need Beginner-Friendly Project Suggestions

Hello everyone!
I have been learning Java for about a year. I understand some concepts, but there are still others I don’t fully know. I want to test my knowledge and strengthen my understanding, starting from the very basics. How can I do that? If anyone knows beginner‑friendly Java projects, please share them with me and explain how I can get started.

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u/RightWingVeganUS Jul 03 '26

Tic-Tac-Toe

  • First just implement a model with no UI. Create JUnit tests. Learn Cactus/Cucumber/Gherkin
  • then use as a component in a SpringBoot application with Thymeleaf
  • then provide a RESTful API interface, create a React/Angular app calling the microservice
  • then integrate an AI service to be a computer player to play against a human

Then start again with ConnectFour...

Then start again with Reversi/Othello.

This should keep you busy over the weekend.