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A Complete Guide to Java Programming

A Complete Guide to Java Programming

This Java programming course for beginners teaches Java using 100-plus code examples and exercises to help you become a proficient Java developer.

Beginner

76 Lessons

6h 30min

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This Java programming course for beginners teaches Java using 100-plus code examples and exercises to help you become a proficient Java developer.

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This course includes

113 Playgrounds
9 Challenges
11 Quizzes

This course includes

113 Playgrounds
9 Challenges
11 Quizzes
Course Overview
Course Content

Course Overview

This course is your detailed guide to the fundamentals of the Java programming language. This course will get you on the fast track to becoming a proficient and modern Java developer. In this course, you will start by covering different programming paradigms like object-oriented and procedural programming. You will then cover the fundamentals of programming in Java such as: objects and data types, variables, arrays, and conditional statements. In the latter half of the course, you will cover iterative con...Show More

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Java

Programming Language

Course Content

1.

Java, a High Level Language with a Purpose

This chapter explores how to solve programming basics, covering high-level languages, their purpose, conversion to machine code, and memory allocation.
Who Should Take This Course?
Introduction to Programming Languages
High Level to Machine Language
Memory Allocation: Heap and Stack
Quiz Yourself on Java Basics
2.

How Java Programming Works

This chapter shows how to solve programming challenges by comparing Procedural-Oriented and Object-Oriented programming along with an overview of Java classes.
POP vs. OOP
Java Program is Written Within a Class
Quiz Yourself on POP and OOP Concepts
3.

Objects and Data Types

This chapter covers object characteristics, Java variables, naming conventions, and primitive data types, followed by problem-solving challenges.
Objects: Characteristics
Variables in Java
Primitive Data Types: Part 1
Primitive Data Types: Part 2
Quiz Yourself on Objects and Data Types
Challenge: Variable Declaration
Solution Review: Variable Declaration
Challenge: Compute the Sum
Solution Review: Compute the Sum
4.

Variables: The Name of a Field

This chapter explores Java variable types, their memory interaction, variables scope, access control, and provides practical coding challenges at the end.
Introduction to Variables
Types of Variables: Part 1
Types of Variables: Part 2
Quiz Yourself on Variables
Challenge: Declaring Class Attributes
Solution Review: Declaring Class Attributes
Challenge: Reference and Local Variables
Solution Review: Reference and Local Variables
5.

Arrays: The Container Objects

In this chapter, you will learn what are Java arrays, covering their structure, indexing, manipulation, and methods, with coding examples and exercises.
An Array in Disarray
Arrays: An Introduction
Array Examples: Part 1
Array Examples: Part 2
Array Examples: Part 3
Array Examples: Part 4
Apache Commons Lang
Quiz Yourself on Arrays
Challenge: Compute Sum of the Array
Solution Review: Compute Sum of the Array
6.

Operators and Conditional Statements

8 Lessons

This chapter covers Java operators, conditional statements, control flow, and binary conversion, emphasizing their role in programming logic and execution.
7.

Iterative Constructs, Entry and Exit Controlled Loops

6 Lessons

In this chapter, you will discover how to use for and while loops, branching statements, and how to select the right loop along with practical coding examples.
8.

Algorithms

11 Lessons

This chapter centers on algorithms, showcasing their design, coding examples, and various problem-solving challenges in Java programming.
9.

Basic Input and Output

2 Lessons

In this chapter, you'll learn Scanner class role in simplifying user input handling in Java, enhancing interactive software development.
10.

Classes and Objects

5 Lessons

This chapter explores the concepts of classes and objects in Java, focusing on encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and how they're used in programming.
11.

Interface and Abstraction

2 Lessons

In this chapter, you'll learn how abstraction and interfaces in object-oriented programming enhance code flexibility and promote reusable design across classes.
12.

Exception Handling and Data Structures

3 Lessons

This chapter covers how to manage errors effectively using exception handling and highlights the importance of data structures in Java programming.
13.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

This chapter provides a brief summary of what you have learned so far in this course.
14.

Appendix

3 Lessons

The appendix covers installing the JDK, setting up IntelliJ IDEA, and integrating Apache Commons Lang for Java development on your local machine.

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