MineAcademyReviews of mineacademy.org

The Java course is okay, but I wouldn’t say it’s the best. Honestly, you could learn Java for free on YouTube without spending a cent. Now about Project Orion, it's a complete mess. They use their own custom API for everything. At first, it might seem like a good idea for beginners, but it’s not. The problem is that you end up learning how to use their system instead of the basic Paper or Spigot APIs. When you want to create something with more flexibility or advanced options, you’re stuck relying on what their foundation provides. And if it doesn’t have what you need, you have no idea how to implement it yourself because you didn’t learn the basics. For me, it’s a big no.

This is one of the best Java courses I have ever taken. It delves deeply into the details, and the worksheets are extensive and well-documented. Additionally, the one-on-one sessions are truly focused on deepening your understanding and are highly interactive. There are, however, two areas for improvement. The first is the mix between Foundation and Native in week 1x. Personally, I am a big fan of Foundation, and at times there is an odd switch between the two, which can cause some confusion. The second point: The cooldown between weeks can be frustrating if you already have some experience and want to dive deeper into specific topics. I do understand that this might be helpful for others, though. Perhaps an option could be added where you can take a small test to bypass the cooldown, or maybe introduce a slider based on your experience level. For example, a pro could have a 1-day cooldown, an intermediate learner 2 days, and a beginner 3 days per week.

Mineacademy is awesome! It's where you can learn Java and make Minecraft plugins. The teacher explains everything really well, and if you ever get stuck, they're super helpful. Seriously, you won't have many problems because they cover everything. By the end of the course, you'll be a pro at making Minecraft plugins and coding in Java!

EDIT: As of late the structure seems to have improved quite bit, with distinguishable sections for vanilla and his plugin named foundation, the only real improvement that could massively improve this course is to record most of the courses and keep it more concise and have the structure slightly more clear, I recall you wanting to have fun names for the module but perhaps in parenthesis ( ), write the actual factual technological stuff that's in there as it is sometimes hard for me to go back to find the video that contains the stuff I'm trying to find info about again. OLD REVIEW (THIS NOW IS MOSTLY OUTDATED BUT KEPT HERE TO SEE THAT HE HAS INDEED IMPROVED UPON THINGS): I've been using this course for a while and sadly feel it doesn't meet my expectations, despite its reasonable price point for learning about programming. It's slightly expensive, but this is understandable given the scarcity of resources on Minecraft plugin creation. However my main problem is the professional feel of the course(Java + Orion), the course structure is somewhat chaotic. The facecams, for instance, often cover important text in the video presentations, and there's noticeable lag in the facecam audio in some videos. While a facecam is appropriate for introductions or discussions, it becomes distracting and unnecessary during coding sessions. Additionally, Matej appears to be improvising rather than using a prepared script. Matej, if you're reading this, I strongly recommend using a script. Although your English is commendable for a Hungarian speaker, the pronunciation errors and accent can be confusing. A script would help streamline your delivery, avoid unnecessary tangents, and shorten the videos by about 5-10%. If you are using a script to make your videos, then you should really cut down heavily on losing track of it so much, it seems like you’re going off topic very often. The course itself could be more concise. There's a lot of repetition and some content, like mental health and workflow advice, feels out of place in a Java course. Perhaps these topics could be covered in a separate module. Another concern is the exclusive use of your own API, Foundation. While it's useful, I prefer to learn programming from the basics, especially since I aim to develop for servers. Although you mention an alternative without Foundation in a few video’s, it's not emphasized and touched on enough, making me unsure if this course suits my needs, as I am afraid it will cause collision in knowledges when I work with servers later on as those are my goals. I appreciate the effort you've put into this course, Matej. However, enhancing its structure and ensuring the content is straightforward would significantly improve its quality and justify the cost. It's not about being overly serious; it's about clarity and precision in your presentation. I recommend reviewing your videos as if you were a beginner, asking whether they are understandable and well-edited. Your community could also offer valuable feedback in this process. Because having quite a big audio lag in audio with your facecam kind of tells me you didn’t really watch back your video’s really well.

To say the least, its problems know no boundaries. Its structure is all over the place, requiring access to another course for one of the lessons, requiring use of the creator's personal library for half the lessons, and has not exactly been a great experience all around. It is RIDICULOUSLY overpriced for the mess that it is, is not family friendly (despite what the creator claims), and the creator has been involved in several incidents in SpigotMC's history, whining when he deserved punishment. While this is not strictly related to the course, it does send out a message about the kind of content you'll be seeing. While this course has been around for a few years, it obviously still needs refining, and even with that I doubt I will ever be able to give it a full 5 stars.

I had taken up this course a few years ago. It's been honestly the best thing that's happened to me. Before that I didn't even know where to get started, but this course shot me forward, maybe it was just for making plugins my server, which although is right now closed was made a lot better with my plugins, but the most important part is that with the experience I gained here I moved onto more things, right now I'm making games and websites! One of them has been dream my whole life and thanks to this I can finally achieve this! Thank you Matej <3

This is the best course you can get it's worth it and the value you get from here is something you will never get from any other course I highly recommend that this course teaches you more than coding and lessons in real life that make your life more good. You'll have all your problems and doubts cleared, and you'll have the chance to ask questions during live calls, which is one of the best features provided. Additionally, you can email to get your problems solved, and there's also a Discord channel and an exclusive portal available on the website to assist you. I am thoroughly satisfied and having a great time learning here. The teacher is fantastic, and there's even a money-back guarantee if I remember correctly. Lastly, I must say that Matej is a very good person. I personally like him a lot; he's a great guy to talk to, and you can share your problems with him confidently, knowing that he will help you. Thank you.

Excellent Courses to learn to code Mods or plugins or to code in general