Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering Java programming, from the absolute basics to advanced concepts. Ideal for beginners who are just starting with programming as well as experienced developers looking to refine their skills, the course covers key Java fundamentals, object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and advanced Java technologies. Through hands-on coding challenges, quizzes, and projects, students will gain practical experience and confidence to build real-world applications.
Course Structure:
The course is divided into 12 modules, covering everything from basic syntax to advanced Java programming techniques, with a strong emphasis on hands-on practice and problem-solving.
Module 1: Introduction to Java Programming
- What is Java?
- Why Java is Popular: Platform Independence, Object-Oriented Design
- Setting Up Your Development Environment (Installing JDK, IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse)
- Hello World Program: First Steps in Java
- Java Program Structure: Classes, Methods, and Main Function
- Hands-on Lab: Write and run your first Java program.
Module 2: Java Basics: Variables, Data Types, and Operators
- Primitive Data Types: int, float, char, boolean
- Working with Strings
- Variables and Constants
- Operators in Java: Arithmetic, Logical, Comparison
- Type Casting and Type Conversion
- Hands-on Lab: Create a basic calculator using operators and data types.
Module 3: Control Flow Statements
- Conditional Statements: if, else, switch
- Loops in Java: for, while, do-while
- Break and Continue Statements
- Hands-on Lab: Build a number guessing game using control flow statements.
Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java
- What is OOP?
- Classes and Objects
- Constructors and Methods
- Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction
- Hands-on Lab: Create a simple bank account system demonstrating OOP principles.
Module 5: Arrays and ArrayLists
- Introduction to Arrays in Java
- Multi-dimensional Arrays
- ArrayList vs Arrays
- Common Operations on Arrays and ArrayLists
- Hands-on Lab: Implement a program to manage a list of student records using arrays and ArrayLists.
Module 6: Exception Handling
- What are Exceptions?
- Types of Exceptions: Checked vs Unchecked
- Try, Catch, Finally Blocks
- Throwing Exceptions
- Creating Custom Exceptions
- Hands-on Lab: Build a user registration system with proper exception handling for input validation.
Module 7: Java Collections Framework
- Introduction to Java Collections: Lists, Sets, Maps, Queues
- Using ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, HashMap
- Iterating through Collections
- Comparable and Comparator Interfaces for Sorting
- Hands-on Lab: Create a contact management system using Java collections.
Module 8: File Handling in Java
- Reading and Writing Files in Java
- Working with FileReader, FileWriter, BufferedReader, and BufferedWriter
- Handling File I/O Exceptions
- Hands-on Lab: Write a program to read and write data from/to a text file.
Module 9: Multithreading and Concurrency
- Introduction to Multithreading
- Creating and Managing Threads
- Thread Synchronization
- Thread Life Cycle and State Management
- Concurrency in Java: Locks, Executors, and Semaphores
- Hands-on Lab: Develop a simple multi-threaded application to simulate a ticket booking system.
Module 10: Java GUI Development with Swing
- Introduction to Java Swing
- Creating Windows, Buttons, Text Fields, and Labels
- Handling Events and ActionListeners
- Layout Managers in Java Swing
- Hands-on Lab: Build a simple calculator application using Java Swing.
Module 11: Working with Databases: JDBC
- Introduction to JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
- Connecting Java Applications to Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Executing SQL Queries from Java
- Prepared Statements and Result Sets
- Hands-on Lab: Create a Java application to manage employee records with database integration.
Module 12: Advanced Java Concepts
- Lambda Expressions in Java
- Streams API: Working with Data Streams
- JavaFX: Building Modern Java Applications
- Understanding Java Design Patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer)
- Java Web Development: Servlets and JSP (Introduction)
- Hands-on Lab: Develop a simple Java web application using servlets.
Bonus Module: Building and Deploying Java Applications
- Packaging Java Applications: JAR Files
- Understanding Java Build Tools: Maven, Gradle
- Deploying Java Applications to the Cloud
- Hands-on Lab: Build, package, and deploy a Java application using Maven.
Course Resources:
- Code Samples and Templates: Downloadable project templates and reusable code snippets.
- Cheat Sheets: Java syntax, OOP principles, exception handling reference guides.
- Quizzes and Challenges: At the end of each module to reinforce learning.
- Java Coding Exercises: Practice problems with solutions to sharpen your coding skills.
- Java Projects: Real-world projects to apply the concepts you’ve learned.
Course Completion:
By the end of the course, students will:
- Have a strong foundation in Java programming and object-oriented principles.
- Be able to build, test, and deploy Java applications for a variety of use cases.
- Master key advanced concepts such as multithreading, collections, and JDBC.
Who This Course is For:
- Beginners looking to start a career in software development using Java.
- Programmers who want to expand their knowledge in object-oriented programming.
- Developers preparing for Java certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional.
- Professionals who need to integrate Java applications with databases or web technologies.
