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A Complete Guide to Java Programming

Gain insights into Java essentials, including programming paradigms, objects, data types, and algorithms. Delve into extensive exercises to prepare for a software development career.

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This course is your detailed guide to the fundamentals of the Java programming language. This course will get you on the fast track to becoming a proficient and modern Java developer. In this course, you will start by covering different programming paradigms like object-oriented and procedural programming. You will then cover the fundamentals of programming in Java such as: objects and data types, variables, arrays, and conditional statements. In the latter half of the course, you will cover iterative constructs, useful algorithms, and data structures. With over 100 problems, 11 quizzes, and 9 challenges, this course will get you prepared for a career in software development.

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Java

Programming Language

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76 Lessons11 Quizzes9 Challenges

Java, a High Level Language with a Purpose

5 Lessons

Learn how Java, a high-level language, enhances coding, memory management, and application development.

Who Should Take This Course?

Introduction to Programming Languages

High Level to Machine Language

Memory Allocation: Heap and Stack

Quiz Yourself on Java Basics

How Java Programming Works

3 Lessons

Discover the logic behind Java's structure, classes, and the OOP paradigm.

POP vs. OOP

Java Program is Written Within a Class

Quiz Yourself on POP and OOP Concepts

Objects and Data Types

9 Lessons

Work your way through understanding objects, variables, primitive data types, and solving coding challenges.

Objects: Characteristics

Variables in Java

Primitive Data Types: Part 1

Primitive Data Types: Part 2

Quiz Yourself on Objects and Data Types

Challenge: Variable Declaration

Solution Review: Variable Declaration

Challenge: Compute the Sum

Solution Review: Compute the Sum

Variables: The Name of a Field

8 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of variable types, behavior, scope, and access control in Java.

Introduction to Variables

Types of Variables: Part 1

Types of Variables: Part 2

Quiz Yourself on Variables

Challenge: Declaring Class Attributes

Solution Review: Declaring Class Attributes

Challenge: Reference and Local Variables

Solution Review: Reference and Local Variables

Arrays: The Container Objects

10 Lessons

Dig into Java arrays, their declaration, initialization, and manipulation using standard methods and Apache Commons Lang.

An Array in Disarray

Arrays: An Introduction

Array Examples: Part 1

Array Examples: Part 2

Array Examples: Part 3

Array Examples: Part 4

Apache Commons Lang

Quiz Yourself on Arrays

Challenge: Compute Sum of the Array

Solution Review: Compute Sum of the Array

Operators and Conditional Statements

8 Lessons

Tackle Java operators and conditional statements to enhance coding and decision-making skills.

Arithmetic and Unary Operators

Equality and Relational Operators

Conditional Operators

InstanceOf Operators

Control Flow

Quiz Yourself on Operators and Conditional Statements

Challenge: Decimal to Binary Conversion

Solution Review: Decimal to Binary Conversion

Iterative Constructs, Entry and Exit Controlled Loops

6 Lessons

Master the steps to using Java's entry and exit controlled loops with practical examples.

Entry Controlled Loop: Fixed Iteration

Entry Controlled Loop: Unfixed Iteration

`for` or `while`, It Depends

Examples of Loops: Part 1

Examples of Loops: Part 2

Quiz Yourself on Loops

Algorithms

11 Lessons

Learn how to use algorithms to solve problems with practical examples and challenges.

Algorithms: An Introduction

Examples of Algorithms: Part 1

Examples of Algorithms: Part 2

Examples of Algorithms: Part 3

Examples of Algorithms: Part 4

Challenge: Compute Sum of N Fibonacci Numbers

Solution Review: Compute Sum of N Fibonacci Numbers

Challenge: Reverse any Number

Solution Review: Reverse any Number

Challenge: Adding Negative and Odd Numbers

Solution Review: Adding Negative and Odd Numbers

Basic Input and Output

2 Lessons

Unpack the core of Java's simplified input handling using the Scanner class.

Input and Output

Quiz Yourself on Input and Output

10.

Classes and Objects

5 Lessons

Work your way through Java objects, class interactions, and polymorphism concepts.

Objects: An Introduction

Classes and Objects

Example of Classes and Objects

Polymorphism

Quiz Yourself on Classes and Objects

11.

Interface and Abstraction

2 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of abstraction and interfaces for creating flexible, reusable Java code.

Interface and Abstraction

Quiz Yourself on Interfaces and Abstraction

12.

Exception Handling and Data Structures

3 Lessons

Take a closer look at exception handling and data structures for effective Java programming.

A Brief Note on Exception Handling

A Short Note on Data Structures

Quiz Yourself on Exception Handling

13.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Investigate the essential blend of continuous practice, critical thinking, and Java documentation.

Wrapping Up

14.

Appendix

3 Lessons

Master the steps to install JDK, set up IntelliJ IDEA, and integrate Apache Commons Lang.

Installing Java SE Development Kit Locally

IntelliJ IDEA 2018.2.4 Community Edition

Installing Apache Commons Lang Locally

Certificate of Completion

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Course Author:

Sanjib Sinha

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