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Java for Beginners

Learn the basics of Java programming with this hands-on training course. Develop job-ready programming skills.

(JAVA-BEGIN.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-459-9
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About This Course

The Jave for Bbeginners online training course is especially designed for those wanting to learn Java programming without any prior experience or knowledge. The comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of Java programming, including variables, data types, operators, control flow statements, and object-oriented programming (OOP). You’ll be exploring Java's powerful libraries and frameworks to build real-world apps with our step-by-step Live Lab projects and coding examples. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to write clean, readable, and efficient Java codes effortlessly.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Complete understanding of data types and variables
  • Understanding of operators: arithmetic, relational, logical, and assignment
  • Expertise in using control flow statements: if-else, switch, for loops, and more
  • Knowledge of OOP concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction
  • Expertise with methods to encapsulate code and constructors to initialize objects
  • Arrays for storing collections of data
  • Understanding of collections framework: classes like ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, and HashMap
  • Handling exceptions using try-catch blocks and throw keywords
  • Read & write File I/O using streams
  • Executing SQL queries and manipulating data with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
  • Use tools and libraries provided by the Java Development Kit (JDK)
  • Understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for executing the codes
  • Using IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA
  • Debugging ability to identify and fix errors

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1

Introduction

  • About This Course
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Course
  • Where to Go from Here
2

All about Java

  • What You Can Do with Java
  • Why You Should Use Java
  • Gaining Perspective: Where Java Fits In
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • What’s Next?
3

All about Software

  • Get Ready for Java
  • The Inside Scoop
  • Developing Software
  • Spoiler Alert!
4

Using the Basic Building Blocks

  • Speaking the Java Language
  • Checking Out Java Code for the First Time
  • Understanding a Simple Java Program
  • And Now, a Few Comments
5

Making the Most of Variables and Their Values

  • Varying a Variable
  • Experimenting with JShell
  • What Happened to All the Cool Visual Effects?
  • The Atoms: Java's Primitive Types
  • The Molecules and Compounds: Reference Types
  • An Import Declaration
  • Creating New Values by Applying Operators
6

Controlling Program Flow with Decision-Making Statements

  • Making Decisions (Java if Statements)
  • Using Blocks in JShell
  • Forming Conditions with Comparisons and Logical Operators
  • The Nesting Habits of if Statements
  • Choosing among Many Alternatives
7

Controlling Program Flow with Loops

  • Repeating Instructions Over and Over Again (Java while Statements)
  • Count On Me
  • You Can Always Get What You Want
8

The Inside scOOP

  • Defining a Class (What It Means to Be an Account)
  • Defining a Method within a Class (Displaying an Account)
  • Sending Values to and from Methods (Calculating Interest)
  • Giving Your Numbers a Makeover
  • Hide-and-Seek
  • Barry's Own GUI Class
9

Saving Time and Money: Reusing Existing Code

  • What It Means to Be an Employee
  • Working with Disk Files (a Brief Detour)
  • Defining Subclasses (What It Means to Be a Full-Time or Part-Time Employee)
  • Using Subclasses
  • Changing the Payments for Only Some of the Employees
10

Constructing New Objects

  • Defining Constructors (What It Means to Be a Temperature)
  • Doing Something about the Weather
  • A Constructor That Does More
11

Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong

  • Defining a Class (What It Means to Be a Baseball Player)
  • Making Static (Finding the Team Average)
  • Experiments with Variables
  • Passing Parameters
12

Using Arrays to Juggle Values

  • Getting Your Ducks All in a Row
  • Arrays of Objects
  • How to Argue with Your Code
13

Using Collections and Streams (When Arrays Aren't Good Enough)

  • Arrays Have Limitations
  • Collection Classes to the Rescue
  • Functional Programming
14

Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns

  • Garbage In
  • The Buck Stops Here, Except When It Doesn't
  • Try, Try Again!
15

Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program

  • Access Modifiers
  • Classes and Their Members
  • Public and Private Access for Members
  • Default Access for Members
  • Protected Access for Members
  • Access Modifiers for Java Classes
  • From Classes Come Modules
16

Fancy Reference Types

  • Java's Types
  • The Java Interface
  • Abstract Classes
  • Relax! You're Not Seeing Double!
17

Java's Juggling Act

  • Juggling Two or More Calls 
  • Some Events Aren't Button Clicks 
  • The Inner Sanctum 
18

Using Java Database Connectivity

  • Creating a Database and a Table
  • Putting Data in the Table
  • Retrieving Data
  • Destroying Data
  • One Step Beyond
19

Ten Packs of Java Websites

  • This Course’s Website
  • For Business Issues Related to This Course
  • Download the Java Development Kit
  • Your Grandparents' Java Download Site
  • The Horse’s Mouth
  • Join Java User Groups
  • Find the Latest News about Java
  • Find News, Reviews, and Sample Code
  • Got a Technical Question about Anything?
  • Become Involved in the Future of Java
20

Ten Bits of Advice for New Software Developers

  • How Long Does It Take to Learn Java?
  • Which of Your Books Should I Read?
  • Are Books Other than Yours Good for Learning Java and Android Development?
  • Which Computer Programming Language(s) Should I Learn?
  • Which Skills Other than Computer Coding Should I Learn?
  • How Should I Continue My Learning as a Software Developer?
  • How Else Should I Continue My Learning as a Developer?
  • How Can I Land a Job Developing Software?
  • I Still Don’t Know What to Do with My Life
  • If I Have Other Questions, How Can I Contact You?

1

All about Java

  • Understanding Java Instructions
2

Using the Basic Building Blocks

  • Using Method Declaration
  • Creating the main() Method
  • Using Comments
3

Making the Most of Variables and Their Values

  • Using the int Type
  • Using Variables
  • Using Java Primitives
  • Using Reference Types
  • Using the Assignment Operators
  • Using the Increment Operator
4

Controlling Program Flow with Decision-Making Statements

  • Using the if Statement
  • Using the Logical OR Operator
  • Using the Logical AND Operator
  • Using Conditions
  • Using the if-else Statement
  • Using Nested if Statements
  • Using the switch Statement
5

Controlling Program Flow with Loops

  • Using the while Statement
  • Using the for Statement
  • Computing the Factorial of a Number
  • Using Multiple Loops
  • Using the continue Statement
  • Using the break Statement
  • Using the do/while Statement
6

The Inside scOOP

  • Creating an Object
  • Creating a Method
  • Passing Parameters to a Method
7

Saving Time and Money: Reusing Existing Code

  • Grouping Separators
  • Reading the Content of a File
8

Constructing New Objects

  • Creating a Constructor
  • Displaying a Frame
9

Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong

  • Passing an Object to a Method
10

Using Arrays to Juggle Values

  • Declaring an Array
  • Writing Values in a File
  • Using the conditional operator
11

Using Collections and Streams (When Arrays Aren't Good Enough)

  • Using String Methods
  • Using a Lambda Expression
12

Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns

  • Using the try/catch Block
  • Using the throws Keyword
13

Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program

  • Using the Access Modifier
14

Fancy Reference Types

  • Creating an Interface
  • Using the Abstract Method
15

Java's Juggling Act

  • Creating a Textbox and a Progress Bar Using Event Handling
16

Using Java Database Connectivity

  • Working with JDBC Statements
  • Executing a SQL Query
  • Displaying Records

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There are no prerequisites. You can start from the basics and gradually build on your programming skills.

This course is ideal for absolute beginners, students (pursuing computer science or engineering), programming enthusiasts, and career shifters (those wanting to transition into programming).

No, this course is especially designed for absolute beginners and focuses on the fundamental concepts and Java programming skills.

Yes, you can learn Java even if you have varied programming experiences.

Learning Java is a sought-after skill set that can open doors to exciting career opportunities and personal growth. 

  • There is a consistently high demand for skilled Java developers, so you’ll always find ample opportunities. 
  • With Java skills you can command competitive salaries. 
  • You can pursue diverse career paths, like enterprise application development, Android app development, big data processing, and more.

It is definitely amongst the best online courses for learning Java, because uCertify provides the following benefits: More engaging and effective learning, owing to the interactive lessons, quizzes, and flashcards. Practical experience with hands-on Labs for learning Java concepts. Flexible module to facilitate learning at your own pace and on your own schedule Obtain a certificate of completion to enhance your job prospects.

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