Get your hands dirty with Java programming from scratch. This Java course will help beginners jump into Java programming quickly and easily.
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Get your hands dirty with Java programming from scratch. This Java course will help beginners jump into Java programming quickly and easily.
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In Detail
Java is one of the most popular programming languages. Java is used for software development, mobile and web applications, cloud and big data projects, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and much more.
This highly-focused Java for beginners' course will stick to the most important skills that you need to learn Java quickly and efficiently.
The instructor has broken down the essence of Java into bite-sized lessons to make it easy for anyone to understand and implement important concepts while learning.
The course begins with setting up the environment, followed by first/basic steps, then you'll learn about variables, expressions, strings, conditionals, loops, methods, classes and objects, exceptions, and collections. The last section is purely dedicated to the frequent questions asked by beginners in Java programming.
By the end of this course, you will acquire substantial knowledge in Java programming to advance your career as a Java programmer.
Who this book is for
This course is for anyone who wants to become a Java developer and is interested in computer programming, with no experience. It is designed for absolute beginners.
No programming experience is needed; all you need is a desire to learn Java. Everything you need to run and practice with Java is explained in the course.
Chapter 1 : Introduction to the Course
Introduction
What is Programming?
The Tools You Need
Chapter 2 : Setting Up
Section Introduction
Installing the JDK on Windows
Setting Up Environment Variables on Windows
Installing IntelliJ IDEA on Windows
Installing the JDK on Mac
Setting Up Environment Variables on Mac
Installing IntelliJ IDEA on Mac
Chapter 3 : First Steps
Section Introduction
Creating a New Project
Creating and Loading a Template Project
Welcome to Your Challenge!
Challenge Part 1 - Exercise
Challenge Part 1 - Solution
Chapter 4 : Variables
Section Introduction
What are Variables?
Ints
Doubles
Booleans
Strings
Primitive Versus Class Types
Conclusion
Challenge Part 2 - Exercise
Challenge Part 2 - Solution
Chapter 5 : Expressions
Section Introduction
Numeric Expressions
Boolean Expressions
Simplifying Boolean Expressions
Logical Operators
Challenge Part 3 - Exercise
Challenge Part 3 - Solution
Chapter 6 : Strings
Section Introduction
String Concatenation
String Operations
Transforming Strings
Boolean-Based String Checks
Int-Based String Checks
Creating New Strings
Challenge Part 4 - Exercise
Challenge Part 4 - Solution
Chapter 7 : Conditionals
Section Introduction
Logical Operators Recap
The If Block
The Else Block
Alternate Flows with Elseif
Thinking About Conditionals
Dead Branches
Refactoring to Simplify Conditionals
Nested Conditionals
Good Versus Bad Refactoring
The Switch Statement
Break Statements in Switches
The Ternary Operator
Challenge Part 5 - Exercise
Challenge Part 5 - Solution
Chapter 8 : Loops
Section Introduction
What are Loops?
The While Loop
The Do While Loop
The For Loop
Esoteric Loops
The For Each Loop with Collections
Processing Collections with Streams
Challenge Part 6 - Exercise
Challenge Part 6 - Solution
Chapter 9 : Methods
Section Introduction
What are Methods?
Creating a Method
Calling a Method
Passing Parameters
Passing Multiple Parameters
Returning Output from a Method
Using a Returned Value
Refactoring: Inlining
Refactoring: Removing Unnecessary Variables
Challenge Part 7 - Exercise
Challenge Part 7 - Solution
Chapter 10 : Classes and Objects
Section Introduction
What are Objects?
Creating a Class
Visibility Modifiers
Constructors
The Default Constructor
Instances and State
Adding Methods to Classes
Getters and Setters
Why Encapsulation is Important
Protecting the Integrity of Your Objects
Composing Objects
Referencing Other Objects
Object References
Stepping into an Object’s Methods
Concept of Inheritance
Extending a Class
Adding Custom Methods
Creating Another Subclass
Viewing the Type Hierarchy
Superclass Variable References
Concept of Polymorphism
Abstract Methods
Non-Instantiability of Abstract Classes
Implementing Abstract Methods
Custom Implementation of Superclass Methods
Polymorphism in Action
Recap of OO Concepts
Challenge Part 8 - Exercise
Challenge Part 8 - Solution
Chapter 11 : Exceptions
Section Introduction
Concept of an Exception
Try Catch Blocks
Scoping in Try Blocks
Happy Path and Error Path
Throwing Exceptions
Creating and Throwing Your Own Exceptions
Chaining Exceptions
Checked Exceptions
Non-Checked Exceptions
Differences Between Checked and Non-Checked Exceptions
Bubbling Exceptions Up the Call Stack
Runtime Exception Handling in Nested Method Calls
Checked Exception Handling in Nested Method Calls
Exceptions and Non-Void Methods
Multiple Catch Blocks
Alternate Exceptions in a Catch Block
Ordering of Catch Blocks
Challenge Part 9 - Exercise
Challenge Part 9 - Solution
Chapter 12 : Collections
Section Introduction
Lists
The Collection Interface
Sets
Lists Versus Sets
Maps
Coding with Classes and Collections
Using Your Own Classes with Collections
The Equals Method with Collections
Implementing Hash Code and Equals
Chapter 13 : Frequently Asked Questions for Java Beginners
What is Java? And How Does It Differ from Other Programming Languages?
Do I Need to Know How to Program in Other Languages to Learn Java?
What Kind of Computer Do I Need to Code with Java?
Do I Need to Know Math to Program with Java?
What Can You Do with Java?
What Tools Do You Need to Write Java Code/Create Apps?
How Do You Get a Job Once you Know Java?
Chapter 14 : Wrapping Up
Course Conclusion