Introduction to Java Programming

The Introduction to Java Programming course is designed to provide beginners with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Java programming. Whether you have no prior programming experience or come f...

Delivery Method: Video-Based Training

Course Delivery Format: recording

Course Level

Timeline

Price

£200

Description

The Introduction to Java Programming course is designed to provide beginners with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Java programming. Whether you have no prior programming experience or come from a different programming language background, this course will equip you with the essential skills needed to write Java code effectively. Throughout the 12-week duration, you will be introduced to the key concepts and syntax of the Java programming language. The course follows a hands-on approach, combining theoretical lessons with practical coding exercises to reinforce your understanding of Java programming principles.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the basic principles and concepts of Java programming.
  • Familiarize yourself with the syntax and structure of the Java language.
  • Learn how to write and execute Java programs using an integrated development environment (IDE).
  • Gain proficiency in fundamental programming constructs such as variables, data types, operators, control statements, and loops.
  • Explore object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, including classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.
  • Develop skills in handling exceptions and error handling in Java.
  • Gain knowledge of input/output operations and file handling in Java.
  • Understand the basics of Java collections and generics.
  • Learn how to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java's Swing library.
  • Acquire best practices for code documentation, debugging, and testing.

Course Outline

Course Outline for Introduction to Java Programming

Introduction to Java

  • Overview of Java programming language
  • Setting up the Java development environment
  • Writing and running a simple Java program

Variables and Data Types

  • Variables and their types in Java
  • Primitive data types and their usage
  • Understanding variable scope and initialization

Control Structures

  • Conditional statements (if; else if; switch)
  • Looping structures (for; while; do-while)
  • Break and continue statements

Methods and Functions

  • Introduction to methods and functions
  • Defining and calling methods in Java
  • Method parameters and return values

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics

  • Understanding the principles of OOP; Classes; Objects and Instances
  • Encapsulation; Inheritance and Polymorphism

Class and Object Concepts

  • Declaring classes and creating objects
  • Instance and static variables
  • Access modifiers and encapsulation

Arrays and Strings

  • Working with arrays in Java
  • Array initialization and traversal
  • Manipulating strings and string operations

Exception Handling

  • Introduction to exceptions and errors
  • Try-catch blocks and handling exceptions
  • Throwing and creating custom exceptions

File Handling

  • Reading from and writing to files
  • File input/output operations
  • Handling file exceptions

Introduction to GUI Programming

  • Basics of graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
  • Introduction to Swing library
  • Creating simple GUI applications

Introduction to Applets

  • Understanding Java applets
  • Applet lifecycle and structure
  • Creating and running applets

Introduction to Collections Framework

  • Overview of the Collections Framework
  • Working with lists; sets; and maps
  • Iterating through collections

Introduction to Multithreading

  • Basics of multithreading in Java
  • Creating and managing threads
  • Synchronization and thread safety

Introduction to Networking

  • Basics of networking in Java
  • Socket programming concepts
  • Client-server communication

Introduction to JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)

  • Connecting to databases using JDBC
  • Executing queries and retrieving data
  • Handling database exceptions

Course Review and Project

  • Review of key topics covered in the course
  • Final project: Developing a simple Java application and Q&A session and course conclusion

Course Prerequisites

Basic understanding of programming concepts Target Audience: Beginners interested in learning Java programming

Career Path

  • Java Developer
  • Cloud Application Java Developer Analyst
  • Application Security Engineer

Target Audience

  • Software Programmer
  • Application Security Engineer
  • Anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in Java programming.

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Exams & Certifications

  • Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer Certification
  • Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer (OCPJP) [Java SE 8 Programmer II]
  • Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer
  • Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 7 Application Developer Certification
  • Oracle Certified Foundations Associate, Java Certification
  • Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 17 Developer Certification
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