Introduction to Programming in Java

Looking to learn programming or Java for the first time? You've come to the right place!

Why should you take this course?

• Our course is designed for beginners looking to gain fundamental programming skills in Java.

• The course will cover all of the basics from conditionals, loops, functions, arrays, strings, characters and object-oriented programming (which include abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces).

• Lectures are short, engaging, organized, and effective, making use of illustrations to explain technical concepts.

• Students will receive rigorous hands-on training through examples and practice problems, ensuring that the material is absorbed and part of the student's toolkit.

• Problems will range in difficulty from simple to advanced, allowing students to match their skill level and understanding. Thorough solutions along with a write-up will be provided for all problems.

• A programmatic mindset is emphasized to help students think like a programmer, not just blindly copy snippets of code.

• The instructor has received his degree in Computer Science from Columbia University and is highly competent in programming and teaching.

Java is one of the most popular programming languages, used in almost all of the big tech companies. Learning Java will provide you the framework to learn any other language, such as C, C++, Python, to even web-development languages such as Javascript. The skills that you will learn in this class will easily translate to any programming project you will take. This class is a great investment into your future as a programmer!