Java Essential Training: Syntax and Structure

Course details

Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, running on billions of devices across the globe. As such, being able to program in Java is a highly sought-after skill. This course with certified Java developer Angie Jones provides the foundation for learning how to program with the most recent Long-Term-Support (LTS) release, Java 17. Angie shows how to install Java and the IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition IDE and start working with variables, data types, and other critical language components. She also helps you control program flow with conditional logic and loops, store data with Java collections, and understand how Java implements object-oriented coding principles such as inheritance. Angie also offers challenges along the way so you can test your skills as you go.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learn the essentials of Java 17
02 - Programming and algorithms

1. Getting Started with Java

03 - Install IntelliJ Community Edition
04 - Install the Java Development Kit (JDK)

2. Java Basics

05 - Packages
06 - Classes
07 - Main method
08 - Reserved words

3. Variables

09 - Creating variables
10 - Primitive data types
11 - Local variable type inference
12 - Naming variables
13 - Modifying variables
14 - Arithmetic operators
15 - Challenge - Fill in the blanks
16 - Solution - Fill in the blanks

4. Decision Structures

17 - If statements
18 - If-else statements
19 - If-else-if statements
20 - Switch statements
21 - Switch expressions
22 - Relational operators
23 - Logical operators
24 - Short circuit logic
25 - Challenge - Change for a dollar game
26 - Solution - Change for a dollar game

5. Repetition Structures

27 - While loop
28 - Do while loop
29 - For loop
30 - Nested loops
31 - Break statement
32 - Challenge - Roll the die game
33 - Solution - Roll the die game

6. Methods

34 - Creating methods
35 - Calling methods
36 - Variable scope
37 - Passing data to methods
38 - Returning data from methods
39 - Overloading methods

7. Objects

40 - Defining classes for objects
41 - Constructors
42 - Instantiating objects
43 - Objects as method parameters
44 - Objects as method return types
45 - Wrapper classes
46 - Records

8. Arrays

47 - Arrays
48 - Variable arguments

9. Text Processing

49 - Strings
50 - Text blocks
51 - Challenge - Password validator
52 - Solution - Password validator

Conclusion

53 - Next steps