Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second SPEAKER: Do you want to explore the wild world that is Java programming, tame the Java jungle, and develop your fluency in Java programming? You can in just three weeks. Join Mayur Deshmukh from De ZINNIA Learning as he guides you to develop core Java skills. In this course, you will learn to write and iterate code, identify and create different operations and classes, and create lists and arrays, all in Java. Discover the joys of Java and learn on your own time and from wherever you want. Step into your future with A Beginner’s Guide to Java Programming from Packt and FutureLearn.
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A Beginner's Guide to Java Programming
Discover programming basics, from conditional statements to data types in Java
Developers with knowledge of Java, one of the most popular programming languages, are highly sought-after across almost all industries, allowing for wide-ranging career opportunities.
On this three-week course, you’ll get to grips with Java basics. You’ll be introduced to key programming terminology and operations, learning how to apply these skills to increasingly complex projects.
Improve your knowledge of object oriented programming (OOP) languages
An understanding of OOP languages is vital for aspiring programmers. By mastering one OOP language, you can easily transfer your skills to develop your knowledge of other similar languages.
You’ll explore the basics of OOP languages, learning about key concepts including classes and objects and data encapsulation, as well as specific programming methods in Java.
Through hands-on exercises, you’ll begin to understand the real-world applications of Java within more complex projects.
Learn to program in an integrated development environment (IDE)
An IDE is a useful piece of software that combines a range of developer tools into one interface, simplifying your application building processes.
You’ll be guided through writing your first Java program within the Eclipse IDE, gaining transferable skills to use across other IDEs and programming languages in future projects.
Explore programming concepts including inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism
Having covered classes and objects, you’ll go on to examine the other major concepts that define OOP processes. You’ll then delve into more complex operations including programming with arrays and lists in Java.
By the end of this course, you’ll understand the concepts, functions, and operations of Java and be able to demonstrate its real-life applications and advantages.
Syllabus
Week 1
Basic concepts in Java programming
Welcome and introduction
Welcome to A Beginner's Guide to Java Programming and the start of your learning journey, brought to you by Packt.
Getting started with Java
In this activity, we will dscover some of the basic concepts in Java programming, including installing Java and starting a project, data types, and the various basic operations.
Basic concepts: Conditions and loops
In this activity, we will explore more basic concepts in Java programming, namely conditional statements and loop statements.
Basic concepts: String operations
In this activity, we will learn more about the creation of strings and the various operations that can be executed in Java to compare, search, slice, replace, and convert strings.
Wrap up
You have reached the end of Week 1. In this activity, you will reflect on what you have learned.
Week 2
Advanced concepts in Java programming
Introduction to Week 2
Welcome to Week 2. In this activity we'll highlight the main topics that will be covered this week.
Creating classes and objects
In this activity, we will learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming and create an object and a class for a Java programme.
Working with classes and objects
In this activity, we will discover the features and functions typically used in creating and executing programmes in Java.
Other useful classes
In this activity, we will explore other useful classes available in Java.
New features in Java 10
In this activity, we will discover new and updated features released in Java 10.
Wrap up
You have reached the end of Week 2. In this activity, you will reflect on what you have learned.
Week 3
Principles and practices in Java
Introduction to Week 3
Welcome to Week 3. In this activity we'll highlight the main topics that will be covered this week.
More principles of object-oriented programming
In this activity, we will discover the principles of class inheritence, abstraction, and polymorphism.
Programming with arrays
In this activity, we will explore how to create and iterate single and two-dimensional arrays.
Programming with lists
In this activity, we will learn how to work with ArrayList, LinkedList, and LinkIterator.
Wrap up
You have reached the end of this course. In this activity, you will reflect on what you have learned.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Demonstrate how to write and iterate code in Java.
- Identify the different operations and classes in Java.
- Create objects and classes in Java.
- Create arrays and lists in Java.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone wanting to develop a foundational understanding of Java programming. It is particularly suitable for anyone considering a career in mobile and web testing.
What software or tools do you need?
You’ll need to install Java Development Kit 10 (JDK 10), and Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE), running on a Windows, MacOS, or Linux system.
We’ll show you how to find and install the JDK 10 and Eclipse IDE as you learn on the course.
What's included?
This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.
- Unlimited access to this course
- Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
- Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you're eligible
- Download and print your Certificate of Achievement anytime
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Learning on FutureLearn
Your learning, your rules
- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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