Introduction to Java Programming

Upon completing the Java Fundamentals course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of core Java programming concepts, laying a strong foundation for further learning and career development in software development. This course is designed to introduce you to the essentials of Java programming, including object-oriented principles, syntax, and basic application development.

Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming (OOP), including classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
• Write, compile, and execute Java programs efficiently using industry-standard development environments.
• Develop problem-solving skills by applying logical thinking and algorithmic techniques.
• Debug and troubleshoot Java applications, ensuring code quality and functionality.
• Implement basic input/output operations, data manipulation, and control structures.
• Build simple Java applications with a user-friendly interface.

Introduction to Java

• Introduction History and significance
• Overview of JDK and JRE
• Using NetBeans and Eclipse
• Building, compiling and running a simple command line application
• Learning Material
• Topic Quiz

Core Java Features

• Data and variables
• Data types
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

Loops and Logic

• Making Decisions and logical operators
• Switch and loops
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

Array and Strings

• Operations on Strings and Arrays
• Mutable Strings and String Builder class
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

Defining Classes

• Best Techniques and Declaring a class
• Comparing local and instance variables
• Defining methods
• Creating an object
• The default constructor
• Understanding packages
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

The Four pillars of OOP

• Inheritance
• Polymorphism
• Encapsulation
• Data Abstraction
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

Extending classes and inheritance

• Creating a derived class and Overriding methods
• The Object Class
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

Abstract classes and interfaces

• Defining abstract classes
• Using polymorphism
• Reading Material
• Topic Quiz

Threads

• Understanding threads
• Implementing the runnable interface
• Using an executor to execute a Callable task
• Reading material
• Topic Quiz