The Java Interview Handbook: 300+ Interview Questions

The Java Interview Handbook: 300+ Interview Questions

The ultimate guide to Java interviews with 300+ real-world questions and answers. Get interview-ready in just a few hours with strategies developed by FAANG engineers.

Intermediate

86 Lessons

15h

Certificate of Completion

The ultimate guide to Java interviews with 300+ real-world questions and answers. Get interview-ready in just a few hours with strategies developed by FAANG engineers.

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This course includes

147 Playgrounds
55 Quizzes

This course includes

147 Playgrounds
55 Quizzes

Course Overview

It’s very common to have interviews testing your knowledge of a programming language you claim to be an expert in. If you've got an interview coming up on Java soon and need to get up to speed, this is the ideal course for you. You'll refresh your memory on everything from the basics to more advanced functionality you’re likely to be asked about. Even if you're using Java every day, you may not have been exposed to parts of it in some time, so it's always useful to make sure you're updated. This course fe...Show More

Course Content

1.

Java Ecosystem

Learn how to use Java, its ecosystem, JVM, editions, and essential development tools.
2.

Methods

Unpack the core of Java's method handling, including varargs, pass-by-value, and method overloading.
3.

Classes

Work your way through Java class concepts, access control, inheritance, and object lifecycles.
4.

Interfaces

Grasp the fundamentals of Java interfaces, including method signatures, multiple inheritance, and functional interfaces.
5.

Inheritance

Dig into inheritance, its nuances, and Java's handling of multiple inheritance and method overriding.
6.

Lambda Expressions

2 Lessons

Simplify complex topics of Java lambda expressions, functional interfaces, and type inference.
7.

Generics

10 Lessons

Build on Java generics, covering type safety, raw types, bounded types, and wildcards.
8.

Multi-Threading

7 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in Java multi-threading, thread safety, synchronization, and concurrency management.
9.

Memory Management

4 Lessons

Unpack the core of Java memory management, from heap and non-heap areas to memory tuning strategies.
10.

Collections

3 Lessons

Break apart Java collection types, iteration techniques, and various collection implementations.
11.

Exceptions

4 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of exception handling, its types, and best practices in Java.
12.

Reflection

5 Lessons

Take a closer look at Java reflection, class modifiers, instantiation, and class loaders.
13.

Serialization

2 Lessons

Investigate serialization, its process, management techniques, and customizable options with Externalizable.
14.

Miscellaneous Topics

8 Lessons

Explore Java typing, keywords, annotations, boxing, unboxing, packages, strings, and casting essentials.
16.

Patterns

3 Lessons

Unpack the core of Singleton, Builder, and various essential Java design patterns.
17.

The End

1 Lesson

Break apart the collaborative effort and gratitude expressed in the epilogue.

Course Author

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Evan Dunbar

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Carlos Matias La Borde

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Souvik Kundu

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Kenan Eyvazov

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Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Eric Downs

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Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

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