Learn Java Fundamentals

Master modern Java with a guided, adaptive roadmap. Start exactly at your level and progress from core syntax and OOP to collections, lambdas/streams, concurrency, and professional build tooling.

Beginner

93 Lessons

12h

Certificate of Completion

Master modern Java with a guided, adaptive roadmap. Start exactly at your level and progress from core syntax and OOP to collections, lambdas/streams, concurrency, and professional build tooling.

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This course includes

1 Assessment

113 Playgrounds

11 Quizzes

This course includes

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113 Playgrounds

11 Quizzes

Course Overview

Java is a versatile programming language that powers enterprise backends, Android apps, data platforms, and high-performance systems, making it essential for modern developers. Unlike a one-size-fits-all course, our roadmap adapts to your background with a quick pre-assessment that pinpoints your skill level and goals. If you are new to programming, your path begins with the fundamentals—writing your first programs. If you already know the basics, your path focuses on object-oriented programming. For lear...Show More

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with the fundamentals of Java, including variables, data types, operators, input/output, and error handling to write clear and efficient code.

An understanding of the core principles of object-oriented programming in Java, including classes, objects, encapsulation, constructors, inheritance, and polymorphism to build reusable, maintainable systems.

Mastery of advanced Java features, including generics, advanced collections, and the Java Time API for writing flexible, reliable programs.

The ability to use functional programming features such as lambdas, method references, and the Streams API with Optional for clean, expressive code.

Proficiency with advanced techniques like regular expressions, Java Collections, concurrency (threads, executors, and CompletableFuture), and Maven for efficient builds, dependency management, and scalable, production-ready applications.

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with the fundamentals of Java, including variables, data types, operators, input/output, and error handling to write clear and efficient code.

Course Content

Getting Started with Java!

Get familiar with Java basics, including "Hello World", coding structure, and compilation.

Hello World!Hello World: Code Explanation

Compiling Your First Java Program!Challenge: Play Around With 'print' Statement Solution Review: Play Around With 'print' Statement Quick Quiz!

Variables & User Input

Unpack the core of Java variables, data types, syntax, user input, and variable declaration.

Variables in Java

Data Types Variable Syntax Taking Variable Value From User Challenge: Declaring Variables Solution Review: Declaring Variables Quick Quiz!

Simple Maths & Logic

Examine mathematical operations, functions, and logical expressions in Java with practical challenges and solutions.

Simple Java Maths Mathematical Functions

Logical Expressions Challenge 1: Compute an Expression Using Maths Solution Review: Compute an Expression Using Maths Challenge 2: Compute an Expression Using Logical Operators Solution Review: Compute an Expression Using Logic Quick Quiz!

Strings and String Processing

Break down complex ideas about Java String manipulation and processing techniques.

Java Strings String Methods Challenge: Finding the Right Words Solution Review: Finding the Right Words Quick Quiz!

Conditional Statements

Understand Java's conditional logic with if-else, switch cases, and compact conditional expressions.

Conditional Statement if Conditional Statements switch Statement Conditional Expression Challenge 1: Even or Odd Solution Review: Even or Odd Challenge 2: What Day is it?Solution Review: What Day Is It?Quick Quiz!

Loops

10 Lessons

Follow the process of understanding and implementing different Java loop structures and challenges.

Methods

14 Lessons

Develop skills to define and use Java methods, parameters, constructors, and static methods.

Arrays

12 Lessons

Step through various array types, initialization methods, and implement essential array operations.

Classes and Inheritance

9 Lessons

Get started with classes, constructors, methods, inheritance, and solving challenges in Java.

10.

Generics

5 Lessons

Break apart generics in Java to enhance code reusability, flexibility, and type safety.

11.

ArrayLists

8 Lessons

Enhance your skills in using ArrayLists for dynamic storage, inbuilt methods, and practical challenges.

Java Exam

Assessment

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