Course objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the core concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Write well-structured and efficient Java code
- Use Java's built-in data structures and algorithms
- Handle exceptions and errors effectively
- Utilize Java's input/output operations
- Leverage Java's new features introduced in Java SE 8, such as lambda expressions and streams
Course outlines
- Module 1: Introduction to Java
- What is Java?
- Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
- Setting up the Java Development Kit (JDK)
- Writing and running your first Java program
- Basic syntax and structure of Java programs
- Module 2: Core Java Concepts
- Data types (primitive and reference)
- Variables and operators
- Control flow statements (if-else, switch, for, while, do-while)
- Arrays
- Strings and string manipulation
- Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Classes and objects
- Encapsulation
- Inheritance
- Polymorphism
- Abstraction
- Interfaces and abstract classes
- Module 4: Exception Handling
- The try-catch-finally block
- Throwing and catching exceptions
- Custom exceptions
- Module 5: Input/Output Operations
- File I/O (reading and writing to files)
- Console I/O (reading input from the console and printing output)
- Module 6: Java SE 8 Features
- Lambda expressions
- Functional interfaces
- Method references
- Streams API
- Date and time API
- Hands-on Exercises and Projects:
- Throughout the course, learners will engage in practical exercises and projects to reinforce their understanding of the concepts. These exercises will cover topics such as:
- Building simple console applications
- Creating object-oriented designs
- Implementing data structures and algorithms
- Working with files and streams
- Utilizing Java SE 8's new features
- By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in Java programming and be able to apply their knowledge to build real-world applications.