Programming in Java
Being a Java Developer opens many great opportunities for you in the IT industry, from established roles to transformative and highly evolving ones. Are you still uncertain of whether you have the right mix of skills for landing a job as a Java Developer? There are a couple of ways you can acquire the necessary skills to get that job you’ve always wanted.
Module 1: Introduction to Java
1. Introduction to Programming
– Overview of programming concepts
– Introduction to Java as a programming language
2. Setting Up Development Environment
– Installing Java Development Kit (JDK)
– Setting up an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like IntelliJ or Eclipse
3. Hello World in Java
– Writing and running a simple Java program
Module 2: Basics of Java Programming
1. Variables and Data Types
– Declaring and initializing variables
– Primitive data types and their usage
2. Operators and Expressions
– Arithmetic, relational, and logical operators
– Understanding expressions and their evaluation
3. Control Flow Statements
– Conditional statements (if, else if, else)
– Looping statements (for, while, do-while)
Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java
1. Introduction to Objects and Classes
– Understanding objects and classes in Java
– Creating and using objects
2. Methods and Constructors
– Defining methods and constructors
– Method overloading and constructor chaining
3. Inheritance and Polymorphism
– Concepts of inheritance and polymorphism
– Method overriding and dynamic method dispatch
Module 4: Java Standard Library
1. Working with Strings
– String manipulation and methods
2. Collections Framework
– Lists, Sets, Maps, and their usage
– Iterators and common algorithms
3. Exception Handling
– Handling exceptions with try-catch blocks
– Throwing and creating custom exceptions
Module 5: Input/Output and File Handling
1. Input and Output Streams
– Reading from and writing to streams
– Working with standard I/O
2. File Handling
– Reading and writing files
– Navigating file systems
Module 6: Advanced Topics
1. Multithreading
– Understanding threads and concurrency
– Synchronization and thread safety
2. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
– Connecting to databases
– Executing SQL queries with Java
Module 7: JavaFX (Optional for GUI Programming)
1. Introduction to JavaFX
– Basics of JavaFX for creating graphical user interfaces
– Event handling and controls
Module 8: Java Best Practices and Coding Standards
1. Code Organization and Style
– Best practices for code readability and maintainability
– Introduction to coding standards like Java Naming Conventions
Module 9: Project Work
1. Capstone Project
– Applying learned concepts to a real-world project
– Emphasizing good programming practices