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Learn Java from scratch with input/output methods, user-defined methods, and basic data types. Build sequential, selective, and iterative programs through projects to begin your programming journey.

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14 Lessons
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • An understanding of procedural Java programming
  • The ability to solve computational problems with a coding mindset
  • Practical skills to debug Java code
  • Hands-on experience in building your first project, ideal for Java for beginners

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14 Lessons5 Quizzes

1.

Introduction to Java

Introduction to Java

This chapter covers Java program basics, including Java input, Java variables, and Java print methods, with practical learning through a Java project.

2.

Java Methods and Data Types

Java Methods and Data Types

This chapter covers Java methods, Java data types, and arithmetic operators in Java, with a focus on debugging and practical projects to enhance your skills.

3.

Java Comparison Operators, Conditional Statements, and Loops

Java Comparison Operators, Conditional Statements, and Loops

5 Lessons

5 Lessons

This chapter covers conditional statements in Java, comparison operators in Java, logical operators in Java, and loops in Java.
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Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course focuses exclusively on teaching Java to beginners and demystifies procedural programming by grounding each concept in a hands-on project. You’ll start by learning built-in input and output methods, followed by user-defined methods. As you progress, you'll explore basic data types and apply them in sequential, selective, and iterative program structures. Finally, you'll use these concepts to complete an engaging project. By the end, you'll develop a fascination with Java programming, making it an excellent start to a career in computing for anyone looking to learn Java.

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