Introduction to Java Programming
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand and use core Java syntax, data types, and operators.
Implement control structures to build logical and efficient programs.
Apply object-oriented principles to design modular and reusable code.
Handle errors and exceptions effectively in Java applications.
Utilize Java’s standard libraries for collections and I/O operations.
Build a simple Java application from start to finish.
Course length: 3-4 days
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Java
Course Overview and Java Introduction
Setting Up the Java Development Environment
Writing Your First Program
Module 2: Java Basics
Java Syntax and Structure
Variables and Data Types
Operators and Expressions
Input and Output
Module 3: Control Flow in Java
Conditional Statements
Looping Constructs
Using Break and Continue
Module 4: Methods and Functions
Defining and Calling Methods
Method Overloading and Recursion
Scope and Lifetime of Variables
Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java
Classes and Objects
Constructors
Encapsulation and Access Modifiers
Inheritance and Polymorphism
Abstract Classes and Interfaces
Module 6: Exception Handling
Introduction to Exceptions
Using Try-Catch Blocks
Custom Exceptions
Module 7: Java Collections Framework
Introduction to Collections
Lists, Sets, and Maps
Iterating Through Collections
Module 8: Java I/O (Input/Output)
File Handling Basics
Understanding Streams
Module 9: Advanced Java Features
Lambda Expressions
Streams API
Introduction to Multithreading
Module 10: Building a Simple Java Project
Project Setup and Requirements
Designing Class Structure
Implementing Core Functionality
Testing and Debugging
Packaging and Running the Project
Module 11: Java Best Practices and Next Steps
Code Optimization Techniques
Java Coding Standards
Exploring Java Frameworks (Spring, Hibernate)
Resources for Further Learning