The Complete Java Crash Course - AI-Powered Learning for Developers

Gain insights into Java, a versatile and portable programming language. Delve into similarities with C++ and Python and learn essential Java-specific features with practical coding examples.

Intermediate

24 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into Java, a versatile and portable programming language. Delve into similarities with C++ and Python and learn essential Java-specific features with practical coding examples.

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75 Playgrounds

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Course Overview

Looking to jump into a new programming language? Java is an easy-to-use, highly portable and ubiquitous language that is used for a variety of development purposes such as Android applications, desktop applications, and website backend systems. Designed for programmers who are already familiar with coding in languages such as C++, Python, or other similar languages, this course articulates any Java-specific details that programmers need to know to get acquainted with the language and also highlights simila...Show More

Course Content

Hello, Java!

Step through creating a basic Java program, static methods, and screen printing.

Smile: a first Java program

Writing your own Static Methods

Printing to the screen

Variables and expressions

Look at Java variables, data types, arithmetic operations, method parameters, strings, and arrays.

Variables; integer values with `int`

Fractional values of numbers with `double`Arithmetic expressions and operators Method parameters and return values Text values with String and char Arrays

Flow of control: loops and conditionals

Work your way through loops, conditionals, and operators to control Java program flow.

Conditional and logical operators if-statements while-loops for-loops foreach-loops

Classes, objects, and methods

Enhance your skills in creating Java classes, methods, and managing access specifiers.

Classes define objects Classes contain methods Access specifiers: public and private data and methods

Challenge project: tetrominos

Solve problems in developing a Tetrominos game, integrating Java graphics and user inputs.

Tetrominos: the game Getting started with the JDK and an IDE Step 1: Getting the starter code Step 2: The Board class Step 3: The Block class Finishing Tetrominos Bonus: Tetrominos User Interface with Swing

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