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The All-in-One Guide to Java Programming

Gain insights into Java 17, cloud and microservices, reactive programming, and top JVM languages. Explore hands-on projects using Scala, Groovy, and Gradle to boost your software development career.

Intermediate

119 Lessons

11h

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into Java 17, cloud and microservices, reactive programming, and top JVM languages. Explore hands-on projects using Scala, Groovy, and Gradle to boost your software development career.

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Course Overview

This course is meant for Java programmers or aspiring programmers who want to know about the latest Java and JVM technology. Throughout this course, you will get several opportunities to get hands-on experience with various Java concepts. This course will help you understand the latest in Java up to version 17; cloud and microservices; build, testing, and web frameworks; reactive programming in Java; and the best JVM languages so you can advance your career in software development. Moreover, you will al...Show More

What You'll Learn

You will learn about the latest updates in Java and JVM technology.

You will get hands-on experience with Scala, Groovy and Gradle.

You will understand the differences between different Java versions.

You will learn about the latest updates in Java and JVM technology.

Course Content

Introduction

4 Lessons

Get familiar with Java's history, ecosystem, JDK, and key course structure elements.

History

The Java Ecosystem

Java Development Kit

Structure of the Course

Java Syntax and Conventions

6 Lessons

Unpack the core of Java syntax, including primitives, arrays, classes, comments, and key Java 5 and 6 features.

Primitives and Arrays

Quiz: Overview of Java

Java 7

5 Lessons

Examine Java 7's language updates, Fork-Join framework, NIO API, and JVM enhancements.

Idiomatic Java 8: Lambdas, Streams, and Dates

13 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of utilizing Java 8's lambdas, streams, default methods, and Optional class.

What is Included in Java 8?

Lambda Expressions

Code: Java 8 vs. Java 7

Defaults

Streams

For Each and Map/Reduce

Parallel Array

Peek, Limit, Sort

Collectors and Statistics

Grouping and Partitioning

Comparison to Java 7

Optional Class

Nashorn

New Date and Time API

3 Lessons

Take a closer look at Java's new Date/Time API for enhanced readability and thread safety.

New Classes

Creating Date/Time Objects and Enums

API Features

Java 8 Miscellaneous

6 Lessons

Tackle Java 8's functional features, concurrency enhancements, and key new utilities.

Features

Functional Programming: Functions and Tuples

Functional Programming: Immutability and Concurrency

Functional Programming: Tail-Call Optimization

Backports

Quiz: Java 8

Advantages of Java 9

4 Lessons

Build on Java 9's enhancements like modularity, JShell REPL, and improved dependency management.

Java 10 - 17

3 Lessons

Learn how to use Java 10-17's local variable types, lambda expressions, and new features.

Local Variable Types and Lambda Expressions

Java 12 - 17: Features

Quiz: Java 10+

Java Ecosystem

4 Lessons

Discover the logic behind Java's ecosystem, tools, testing practices, and continuous development.

Overview

Continuous Development and Testing

Testing and Frameworks

What's Included?

10.

Maven and JUnit

4 Lessons

Go hands-on with Maven for project management and JUnit for testing in Java.

Maven

Starting a New Project

JUnit

Quiz: Maven and JUnit

11.

Utilizing Essential Libraries

4 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of essential Java libraries like Logback, Hibernate, and Guava.

12.

Modern Java Concurrency

5 Lessons

Solve problems in Java concurrency with Futures, ExecutorServices, STM, actors, and GPars.

Concurrent Programming in Java

Java Futures

STM in Clojure and Actors

Groovy GPars

Quiz: Java Concurrency

13.

RxJava

4 Lessons

Follow the process of utilizing RxJava for reactive programming, parallel computing, schedulers, publishers, and managing hot vs. cold observables.

Introduction

Parallel Computing

Schedulers and Publishers

Hot vs. Cold

14.

Other JVM Languages

3 Lessons

Piece together the parts of JVM's flexibility by exploring Scala, Groovy, and polyglot programming.

Why Use Non-Java Languages?

Polyglot Programming and Edge-Craft

Groovy vs. Scala

15.

Groovy

5 Lessons

Learn how to use Groovy's dynamic features, closures, command chains, and versatile frameworks.

Introduction

Closures and Switch Statements

Command Chains and Modules

Frameworks

Quiz: Groovy

16.

Gradle

4 Lessons

Walk through Gradle setup, configuration, and property management for efficient Java projects.

17.

Spock

3 Lessons

Explore Spock for expressive, simplified Java testing with powerful mocking and data-driven capabilities.

Introduction

Mocking and Lists

Quiz: Spock

18.

Scala

8 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Scala's features, data structures, expressions, evolution, and ecosystem.

Introduction

Primitives in Scala

Switch Statements in Scala

19.

RESTful

4 Lessons

Map out the steps for creating RESTful Java web services using JAX-RS, Grails, and Scala frameworks.

20.

Microservices and Clouds

3 Lessons

Follow the process of utilizing microservices and clouds for efficient, scalable Java applications.

Microservices

Clouds

Quiz: Microservices

21.

Grails

5 Lessons

Piece together the parts of Grails framework, REST support, history, and advanced testing techniques.

Introduction

REST in Grails

A History Lesson

Testing and Some Plugins

Quiz: Grails

22.

Spark

2 Lessons

Try out building Java web apps with Spark's concise syntax and lightweight framework.

Introduction

Filters and Sessions

23.

Spring Boot

4 Lessons

Unpack the core of using Spring Boot with Gradle, auto-configuration, and application insights.

Gradle Plugin

Demo Application

Auto-Configuration and Actuator

Quiz: Spring Boot

24.

Play Framework

2 Lessons

Break apart the Play Framework's structure, features, and how to start a project.

Introduction

Features

25.

Ratpack

6 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Ratpack framework for building high-performance, asynchronous HTTP applications.

Introduction

Layout and Handlers

Rendering and JSON

Binding, Blocking and Configuration

Testing and Conclusion

Summary

26.

Final Thoughts

2 Lessons

Map out the steps for understanding JVM's impact and key Java 8 features.

What to Expect

Java 8 Cheat Sheet

27.

Appendix

3 Lessons

Focus on setting up Java and Groovy, and exploring Groovy for Java and Scala developers.

Setting up the Environment

Groovy for Java Devs

Groovy for Scala Devs

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