Introduction to Java Programming
- What is Java?
- History and significance of Java
- Features and characteristics of Java
- Applications of Java programming
Setting Up Your Environment
- Installing the Java Development Kit (JDK)
- Choosing a text editor or an IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans)
Your First Java Program
- Structure of a Java program
- Writing your first "Hello, World!" program
- Compiling and running Java programs
Variables and Data Types
- Introduction to variables and data types (int, float, double, char, boolean, etc.)
- Declaring and initializing variables
- Primitive data types vs. reference types
Operators and Expressions
- Arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /, %)
- Relational operators (==, !=, >, <, >=, <=)
- Logical operators (&&, ||, !)
- Assignment operators (=, +=, -=, *=, /=, %=)
Control Flow Statements
- If-else statements
- Switch-case statements
- Loops (for, while, do-while)
- Break and continue statements
Methods and Functions
- Declaring and defining methods
- Passing arguments to methods
- Returning values from methods
- Method overloading
Arrays and Collections
- Declaring and initializing arrays
- Accessing array elements
- Multidimensional arrays
- Introduction to collections (ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, etc.)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts
- Classes and objects
- Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism
- Constructors and destructors
- Access modifiers (public, private, protected)
Exception Handling
- Handling errors and exceptions using try-catch blocks
- Raising exceptions
- Finally block and cleanup actions
File Input/Output
- Reading from and writing to files using FileReader, FileWriter, etc.
- Exception handling with file I/O operations
Interfaces and Abstract Classes
- Declaring and implementing interfaces
- Extending abstract classes
- Differences between interfaces and abstract classes
Packages and Modules
- Organizing classes into packages
- Importing packages and classes
- Creating and using modules in Java 9 and later
Generics
- Introduction to generics
- Creating generic classes and methods
- Wildcards and bounded types
Multithreading
- Introduction to multithreading
- Creating and managing threads
- Synchronization and thread safety
Java Standard Library (Java API)
- Overview of commonly used classes and packages in the Java API
- Working with strings, dates, and times
- Collections framework and utility classes
Best Practices and Tips
- Writing clean and maintainable code
- Using meaningful variable names and comments
- Debugging techniques and tools
- Testing and troubleshooting Java programs
Resources for Further Learning
- Recommended books, online courses, and tutorials
- Java programming communities and forums
- Additional practice exercises and projects
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