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 - CoderPad tour
03 - Programming and algorithms

1. Getting Started with Java

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

2. Java Basics

06 - Packages
07 - Classes
08 - Main method
09 - Reserved words
10 - Code Solution - Method names

3. Variables

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

4. Decision Structures

18 - If statements
19 - If-else statements
20 - If-else-if statements
21 - Switch statements
22 - Switch expressions
23 - Relational operators
24 - Logical operators
25 - Short circuit logic
26 - Code 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 - Code Solution - Roll the die game

6. Methods

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

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
47 - Code Solution - Create a car object

8. Arrays

48 - Arrays
49 - Variable arguments
50 - Code Solution - Generate a bingo card

9. Text Processing

51 - Strings
52 - Text blocks
53 - Code Solution - Password validator

Conclusion

54 - Next steps