[thelist] Java for Beginners (with emphasis on uPortal)

[Minh Lee Goon]

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for Java resources 
that would be helpful in getting me started on a track to developing for 
uPortal. I'm a web developer, but my Java skills leave much to be 
desired. I would like to dive into it, but I don't quite know where to 
start learning Java, with a special emphasis on developing for uPortal.

"uPortal is committed to supporting open standards including the Java 
Portlet Specification, initially known as JSR 168." This is all new to 
me, so any help will be valuable.

Thanks.

Minh Lee Goon