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# FTC Java Beginner Guide

> **Who this is for:** You know little to no Java, or you know some Java but have never programmed a robot.
>
> **Language & tools:** Everything here uses **Java** in **Android Studio** with the official **FTC SDK**.

This guide is now split into chapters so each topic is easier to read and reference.

### Chapters

1. [How the FTC software system works](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/how-the-ftc-software-system-works.md)
2. [Setting up your environment](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/setting-up-your-environment.md)
3. [Java principles you actually need for FTC (OOP)](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/java-principles-you-actually-need-for-ftc-oop.md)
4. [Your first OpMode](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/your-first-opmode.md)
5. [Hardware fundamentals: motors and servos](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/hardware-fundamentals-motors-and-servos.md)
6. [TeleOp: driving the robot with gamepads](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/teleop-driving-the-robot-with-gamepads.md)
7. [Telemetry and debugging](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/telemetry-and-debugging.md)
8. [Structuring your code](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/structuring-your-code.md)
9. [Autonomous: encoders, the IMU, and heading correction](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/autonomous-encoders-the-imu-and-heading-correction.md)
10. [Reference examples (complete, copy-pasteable)](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/reference-examples-complete-copy-pasteable.md)
11. [Where to go next](/ftc-java-beginner-guide/where-to-go-next.md)

### After this guide

When you finish these chapters, continue to the [FTC Java Advanced Guide](/ftc-java-advanced-guide.md).


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