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

Certificate of Completion

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

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9 Challenges

11 Quizzes

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113 Playgrounds

9 Challenges

11 Quizzes

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

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Course Content

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Algorithms

11 Lessons

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

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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