Java Course Overview

Core Java Programming Course List

Introduction to Java

1. Introduction to Java

   • History and Features of Java
   • Setting up the Java Development Environment
   • Writing and Running Your First Java Program
   • Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

2. Java Basics

   • Basic Syntax and Structure
   • Variables and Data Types
   • Operators (Arithmetic, Relational, Logical)
   • Control Flow Statements (if, if-else, switch, loops)

Fundamental Java Concepts

3. Arrays and Strings

   • Introduction to Arrays
   • Multi-dimensional Arrays
   • String Class and String Manipulation
   • StringBuilder and StringBuffer

4. Methods and Constructors

   • Defining and Calling Methods
   • Method Overloading
   • Constructors and Constructor Overloading
   • The 'this' Keyword

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java

5. Classes and Objects

   • Defining Classes and Creating Objects
   • Fields and Methods
   • Access Modifiers
   • Static Members

6. Inheritance in Java

   • Understanding Inheritance
   • The 'super' Keyword
   • Method Overriding
   • The Object Class

7. Polymorphism and Abstraction

   • Polymorphism in Java
   • Abstract Classes and Methods
   • Interfaces in Java

8. Encapsulation and Packages

   • Encapsulation and Data Hiding
   • Creating and Using Packages
   • The 'import' Statement
   • Access Levels and Modifiers

Advanced Core Java Concepts

9. Exception Handling

   • Introduction to Exceptions
   • Try-Catch Blocks
   • Finally Block
   • Throwing and Handling Exceptions
   • Custom Exceptions

10. Java Collections Framework

    • Introduction to Collections
    • List Interface (ArrayList, LinkedList)
    • Set Interface (HashSet, TreeSet)
    • Map Interface (HashMap, TreeMap)
    • Iterating Over Collections
    • Generics in Java

11. File I/O in Java

    • Reading and Writing Files
    • Byte Streams and Character Streams
    • Buffered I/O Streams
    • File Class and File Operations

Multithreading and Concurrency

12. Multithreading Basics

    • Introduction to Threads
    • Creating and Running Threads
    • Thread Life Cycle
    • Thread Synchronization
    • Inter-thread Communication

13. Advanced Multithreading

    • Concurrent Collections
    • Executors Framework
    • Callable and Future
    • Locks and Conditions

Additional Core Topics

14. Java 8 Features

    • Lambda Expressions
    • Functional Interfaces
    • Stream API
    • Default and Static Methods in Interfaces

15. Java 9+ Features

    • Modules and the Module System
    • JShell (Java Shell)

Practical Application

16. Developing Java Applications
    • Best Practices in Java Programming
    • Debugging and Testing Java Applications
    • Building and Packaging Java Projects
    • Documentation and Code Maintenance

Resources and Practice

• Coding Exercises and Challenges
• Recommended Textbooks and Online Resources
• Community Forums and Study Groups
• Regular Assessments and Feedback

Duration

• Total Duration: 10-12 weeks (Flexible schedule)

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This course list covers all essential aspects of core Java programming, providing a strong foundation and enabling you to build robust Java applications.