Learning Java for Python Programmers

Learn Java by utilizing your Python skills. Understand Java structure, data types, OOP principles and build a basketball tournament management system.

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15 Lessons

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Learn Java by utilizing your Python skills. Understand Java structure, data types, OOP principles and build a basketball tournament management system.

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Course Overview

This course will guide you through Java programming essentials by leveraging your existing Python knowledge. It highlights the similarities and differences between Java and Python and covers topics such as Java program structure, built-in data types, variables, operators, arithmetic expressions, user-defined functions, and libraries. You will delve into OOP concepts on classes and objects, control flow statements, and collections (arrays, lists, maps) alongside loops. You will also explore commonly used li...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Python

Python Programming

Programming Language

Java

What You'll Learn

An understanding of Java program structure and syntax compared to Python

Proficiency in using Java’s built-in data types, operators, and control flow statements

Working knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in Java through practical examples and a project

Hands-on experience implementing and manipulating Java collections (arrays, lists, maps) and utilizing commonly used libraries effectively.

What You'll Learn

An understanding of Java program structure and syntax compared to Python

Course Content

Introduction

Embark on the Java Adventure!

From Python to Java

Java Program Structure Built-In Data Types, Variables, Operators, Arithmetic Expressions User-Defined Functions and Libraries Classes and Objects Control Flow Statements Arrays, Lists, Maps, and Loops Commonly Used Libraries

Java Slam Dunk: Coding Skills Through Basketball

Project Overview Player Team Game PlayerGameStats Tournament

Conclusion

Wrap Up

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