Java Certification: Foundations to Advance Concepts

Master Java Programming — From Fundamentals to Real-World Projects: No coding concept development course.

This comprehensive course is designed to take you from a complete beginner to a confident Java developer. Through a combination of theory, practical examples and real-world scenarios. This one is for those who has low or no confidence in coding but want to learn the complete Java Programming concepts.

The learning journey is thoughtfully divided into three major parts:

Part 1: Foundations of Java Programming

Objective: Build a strong base in Java fundamentals and programming logic.

· Introduction to Java: History, features, setup of JDK and IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA.

· Understanding Java syntax, structure, and the basics of writing, compiling, and running programs.

· Core concepts: Variables, data types, operators, conditional statements, loops, and arrays.

· Mastering String handling and methods for data manipulation.

· Introduction to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

By the end of Part 1, you will be able to understand basic Java programs, solve logical problems, and feel confident navigating Java’s syntax and structure.

Part 2: Object-Oriented and Advanced Java Concepts

Objective: Dive into object-oriented programming and explore advanced topics essential for modern Java development.

· Grasp the pillars of OOP: Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction.

· Create and manage classes, objects, methods, constructors, and access control.

· Understand Exception Handling for writing robust and error-free code.

· Explore the Java Collections Framework: Lists, Sets, Maps, and data processing with Iterators and Streams.

· Handle file input/output, serialization, and understand file manipulation techniques.

· Learn about Multithreading and Concurrency, including the use of Executors and Synchronization.

· Introduction to functional programming with Lambda Expressions and working with Streams.

By the end of Part 2, you will be equipped to understand modular, efficient, and multi-threaded Java applications with a professional coding style.

Part 3: Java Development Tools, Real-World Applications & Capstone Project

Objective: Transition from learner to developer by building real-world applications and mastering professional tools.

· Get hands-on with Build Tools like Maven and Gradle for managing Java projects.

· Introduction to Version Control using Git.

· Develop database-driven applications using JDBC.

· Create graphical interfaces using JavaFX.

· Write Unit Tests with JUnit to ensure code reliability.

· Understand how to debug applications effectively.

· Work on real-world projects like:

o Online Quiz Application

o Real-Time Chat Application using Sockets

o Library Management System

o Banking System with database integration

· Capstone Project: Develop, document, and present a full-scale Java application demonstrating all major concepts learned.

By the end of Part 3, you will have built an impressive project portfolio, understood industry practices, and gained the confidence to step into the professional Java development world.

Course Objectives

• Understand Java fundamentals and object-oriented programming principles.

• Develop problem-solving skills using Java.

• Explore advanced Java concepts like multithreading, collections, and file handling.

• Gain hands-on understanding with Java application development.

  
  

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction To Java Programming

· What Is Java

· Key features of java (object-oriented programming)

· The Java Development Environment

· Basic structure of a java program

· Explanation

· Data Types and variables

· Control flow statements

· Object oriented concepts in java

· Java libraries and Apis

· Conclusion

Module 2: Basic Java Programming

· Java Syntax

· Explanation

· Data types and variables

· Variable declaration and initialization

· Operators

· Example

· Control flow statements

· Switch statement

· Loops

· Methods

· Defining calling a method

· Explanation

· Classes and Objects

· Explanation

· Conclusion

Module 3: Object oriented Programming with Java

· Encapsulation

· Example

· Explanation

· Inheritance

· Explanation

· Polymorphism

· Example (Method Overriding)

· Explanation

· Abstruction

· Example(Abstract Class)

· Explanation

· Classes and objects in java

· Explanation

· Constructors

· Explanation

· Conclusion

Module 4:Exception Handling in Java

· Types Of Exception

· Exception handling Keywords

· Basic Try catch Block

· Explanation

· Multiple catch Blocks

· Explanation

· Finally Block

· Explanation

· Throwing An Exception using Throw

· Explanation

· Using Throws to declare Exceptions

· Explanation

· Custom Exceptions

· Explanation

· Conclusion

Module 5: Collections Framework In Java

· Core Interfaces of The Collection Framework

· List Interface

· Set Interface

· Queue Interface

· Map Interface

· Key Methods

· List Implementation

· Set Implementations

· Queue Implementations

· Map Implementation

· Collection Algorithms

· Iterating Over Collections

· Benefits Of the Collection Framework

· Conclusion

Module 6: File Handling In Java

· File Class

· Reading From Files

· Using File Input Stream

· Writing To Files

· Using File Output Stream

· Appending Data to Files

· File Handling Using Java NIO(New Input/Output)

· Using Path And File Class

· Copying Moving and Deleting File

· Copying a File

· Moving a File

· Deleting a File

· Conclusion

Module 7: Multithreading and Concurrency in Java

· Introduction to Multithreading

· Threads In Java

· Creating a thread by extending The Thread Class

· Creating a Thread by implementing the Runnable Interface

· Thread Lifecycle

· Thread Synchronization

· Synchronizing Blocks

· Concurrency Utilities (Java Concurrency Api)

· Executor Service

· Future and Callable

· Deadlock and Thread safety

· Conclusion

Module 8: Advanced Java Concepts

· Java Memory Model (JMM )

· Java Reflection Api

· Java Generics

· Java Streams Api (Java 8 and other)

· Java Concurrency (Advanced)

· Design Patterns in Java

· Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Internals

· Java NIO (New I/O)

· Java 9 and Beyond (Modules, jShell etc)

· Java 14 and 15 (new language features)

· Conclusion

Module 9: Java Development Tools

· Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

· Build Automation Tools

· Version Control Systems

· Dependency Management

· Testing Framework

· Profiling and Debugging Tools

· Documentation Tools

· Conclusion

Part 2

10. Online Quiz Application in Java

11. Real World Chat Applications Using Sockets

Online Quiz Application in Java

To develop a real-world Java application for an Online Quiz system, we'll create a simple console-based Java application that allows users to take a quiz, view results, and interact with a set of questions.

Real-World Java Chat Application using Sockets

To develop a Chat application using Java Sockets to create a server-client interaction. In this application: Server listens for incoming client connections, Client connects to the server and exchanges messages with other clients, Both client and server will use Socket Programming in Java to communicate over a network.