Course Description:
This comprehensive course is your gateway to learning Java programming from the ground up. Covering the latest concepts and best practices in Core Java, you'll gain a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, essential Java syntax, and the key libraries and tools used in Java development. Through hands-on exercises and real-world projects, you'll build proficiency in writing efficient, robust, and scalable Java applications. Plus, you'll also explore the basics of web development with HTML & CSS and database management with SQL Fundamentals.
Prerequisites:
No prior programming experience required, though basic computer literacy is recommended. π‘
Learning Objectives:
Understand fundamental programming concepts and principles. π
Master object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns. π¨βπ»
Develop Java applications using the latest features and best practices. π οΈ
Gain hands-on experience with real-world Java projects and assignments. π
Optionally prepare for Java certification exams. π
Additional Modules:
Introduction to HTML: Learn about tags, attributes, and the basic structure of web pages.
CSS Basics: Understand selectors, properties, and styling techniques.
Responsive Layouts: Create adaptable designs using CSS frameworks like Bootstrap.
Relational Databases: Get an introduction to relational database concepts.
Basic SQL Queries: Learn to perform SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.
Advanced SQL Concepts: Explore joins, subqueries, and aggregate functions.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Java Programming
Overview of Java and its features. β
Setting up the Java Development Environment (JDK, IDE). π₯οΈ
Writing and executing your first Java program. π
Java Basics: Variables, Data Types, and Operators
Primitive data types and literals. π’
Variables and constants. π‘
Operators and expressions. βββοΈβ
Control Flow Statements
Conditional statements (if-else, switch). ββ
Looping statements (for, while, do-while). π
Branching and looping techniques. π
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts
Classes and objects. ποΈ
Inheritance and polymorphism. π
Encapsulation and data hiding. π
Abstraction and interfaces. π§©
Exception Handling
Understanding exceptions in Java. β οΈ
Handling exceptions using try-catch blocks. π‘οΈ
Exception propagation and the finally block. π
Java Standard Library: Collections and Generics
Introduction to the Java Collections Framework. π
Working with Lists, Sets, Maps, and Queues. π
Using Generics and parameterized types. π§©
Input/Output Operations
Working with files and streams. π
Serialization and deserialization. π
File handling best practices. π
Concurrency in Java
Introduction to threads and multi-threading. π§΅
Synchronization and thread safety. π
Concurrent data structures and utilities. βοΈ
Java 8 Features
Lambda expressions and functional interfaces. β‘
Streams API for functional-style operations. π
Date and Time API enhancements. β°
Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Overview of J2EE architecture and components. π’
Understanding J2EE containers: Web, EJB, Application. π₯οΈ
Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSP). π
Advanced servlet concepts: filters, listeners, annotations. π οΈ
Developing custom JSP tags and tag libraries. π·οΈ
Integrating servlets and JSP for dynamic web applications. π
Introduction to Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
Connecting to databases using JDBC. πΎ
Executing SQL queries and processing results. π
Handling transactions and prepared statements. βοΈ
Overview of Hibernate Framework
Introduction to Hibernate ORM framework. ποΈ
Advantages of using Hibernate for object-relational mapping. π
Integrating Hibernate with J2EE applications. π οΈ
Overview of Spring Framework
Introduction to the Spring framework and its modules. π±
Dependency Injection (DI) and Inversion of Control (IoC) concepts. π
Integrating Spring with J2EE applications. π
Assessment:
Programming assignments and projects to apply your new skills. π
Optional certification preparation with guidance for Java certification exams (e.g., Oracle Certified Java Programmer). π