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+title: 2025 Java Workshop
+slug: 2025-java-workshop
+date: 2025-03-14
+featured: false
+draft: false
+description:
+  Placeholder description for imported post from Ghost Blog 
+---
+
+# 2025 Java Workshop
+
+## Introduction
+
+Welcome to the 2025 Java Workshop! This workshop is designed to help you learn the basics of Java programming. Whether you're new to programming or just looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you.
+
+In this workshop you'll cover the following topics:
+
+* Java syntax
+* Variables and data types
+* Control flow (if statements, loops)
+* Basic Functions
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you get started, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:
+
+* Docker Desktop (https://docs.docker.com/desktop/)[https://docs.docker.com/desktop/]
+* Git (https://git-scm.com/downloads)[https://git-scm.com/downloads]
+* VS Code (https://code.visualstudio.com/download)[https://code.visualstudio.com/download]
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To get started, download the workshop materials by cloning the repository: (this can also be done from inside vscode)
+
+=== "Command Line"
+
+    1. 
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/ProgSoc/Java2025.git
+    ```
+    2. 
+    ```bash
+    cd Java2025
+    ```
+    3. 
+    ```bash
+    code .
+    ```
+
+=== "VS Code"
+    
+    1. Open VS Code
+    2. Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` to open the command palette
+    3. Type `Git: Clone` and press `Enter`
+    ![Screenshot of Git Cloning from VSCode](assets/images/2025/java-workshop/git-clone.png)
+
+    4. Enter the repository URL: `ProgSoc/Java2025`
+    ![Screenshot of Cloning from VSCode](assets/images/2025/java-workshop/image.png)
+
+    5. Choose a location to save the repository
+    6. Open the repository in VS Code
+    ![Screenshot of Cloning from VSCode](assets/images/2025/java-workshop/open-repo.png)
+    
+
+
+Once you've cloned the repository, and it's open in VS Code you should get a popup asking if you want to open the development container. Click `Reopen in Container` to get started.
+
+![Reopen in Container](assets/images/2025/java-workshop/reopen-in-container.png)
+