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Learn Java

This hands-on Java course helps absolute beginners write their first lines of code, build interactive programs, and understand core programming concepts through playful examples and real-life logic.
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You’ll start Java with the basics, such as printing messages, doing math, and working with user input, before exploring loops, conditionals, and object-oriented programming. Along the way, you’ll build real console apps, like games and menu systems, while learning how to structure your code using classes, methods, and objects. This course emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world modeling, making Java feel less intimidating and more intuitive. Whether you’re aiming to become an Android developer or backend engineer, or just want a solid foundation in programming, this course will help you write clean, structured code and confidently take your first step into software development. You need to know absolutely nothing about programming before your first lesson.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The ability to write Java programs with logic, input, loops, and structured flow
Hands-on experience building projects using classes, objects, and reusable methods
The ability to create and use classes, objects, methods, and encapsulation
The ability to apply concepts through mini games and projects
Hands-on experience building a strong Java foundation for development in Android, backend, or desktop apps
The ability to write Java programs with logic, input, loops, and structured flow

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Content

1.

Talk to the Machine

5 Lessons

Get Java talking, calculating, and storing values.

2.

Teach It to Think

5 Lessons

Use logic, branching, and repetition.

3.

Give It Structure

5 Lessons

Model your world with classes and methods.
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Every Educative resource is designed by our in-house team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators — subject matter experts who’ve shipped production code at scale and taught the theory behind it. The goal is to get you hands-on with the skills you need to stay ahead in today's constantly evolving tech landscape. No videos, no fluff — just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.

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