Java Masterclass for Absolute Beginners

Name: Java Masterclass for Absolute Beginners
Rating: 4.3 (57 reviews)

Learn Java from scratch with hands-on coding, OOP concepts, real-world projects, and industry best practices.

Created bySkills Marathon, Akhil Vydyula

Last updated 6/2025

English

What you'll learn

Write basic to intermediate Java programs using real-world examples
Understand and apply core Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
Handle exceptions, file input/output, and use Java Collections
Build, test, and debug mini Java projects and applications

Course content

7 sections • 65 lectures • 7h 17m total length

Course Introduction5:05
Introduction and Advantages of Java3:44
Disadvantages of Java3:15
Basics of Java Programming Language3:59
Java Life Cycle4:11
Install the JDK for your operating system from adoption.net, choose Java 11, and install via MSI or ZIP. Set JAVA_HOME and update the path to run java -version from anywhere.
Downloading and Installing Java6:43
Understanding our First Java Program2:16
Choose and install a Java editor, such as the IntelliJ community edition, to manage multiple Java files, reduce compile errors, and explore Eclipse and NetBeans options.
Downloading and Installing IDE4:15
Creating first java project in IDE8:05
Comments in Java5:49
Discover Java naming conventions for packages, classes, interfaces, variables, and methods. Use lowercase for packages, PascalCase for classes, and camelCase for variables and methods to improve readability.

Understanding Object Oriented Programming5:00
Understanding OOPS Concept Part-12:06
OOPS Concept Analogy2:30
Object and Reference vs Heap and Stack19:14
Working with Object and Classes2:37
What are Constructors14:02
Constructor Overloading, this keyword5:38
Understanding Arrays in Java4:29
Handson with Array Examples14:26
Mini Project with Array4:53
Concept Of String and its methods in Java30:59
Handson with String and String Functions21:36
Handson with CompareTo method in String1:38
Concept of Static in Java8:30
Explore how Java access modifiers control visibility of classes, methods, and fields using public, private, protected, and default. Learn how package scope and inheritance affect access across packages.
Concept of Final in Java9:46
Handson with Final keyword in java14:38
Explore how Java collections extend arrays by storing multiple elements with set, list, map, and queue, and compare synchronization, ordering, null handling, and common implementations.
Concept of Access Modifiers in Java3:05
Handson with Accessmodifiers6:53
Create an employee class with private fields and a constructor, generate getters and setters, and demonstrate dynamic polymorphism with lists, maps, and iterations, printing employee ids and names.
Concept of Collection Framework in Java3:30
Build and manipulate a fruit list using ArrayList, performing add, get, set, remove, size, contains, and isEmpty operations, including null values. Demonstrate dynamic polymorphism with List, ArrayList, and LinkedList.
Handson with Generics based ArrayList14:43

Handson with Custom Class and ArrayList21:50
Handson with ArrayList methods6:14
Handson with Map and its Uses11:49
Concept of Exception Handling in Java10:13
Handson with ArithmaticException handling5:46
Handosn with Custom Exception handling5:44
What is Thread and Thread Life Cycle5:18
Explore threads in Java by creating and running threads, and implementing runnable versus extending thread. Learn to set thread priorities and names, use sleep, and observe the scheduler's nondeterministic execution.
Different ways of creating Thread in Java5:09
Explore Java file handling with the java.io package, using the file class to read, write, create, and delete files, and understand byte and character streams for input and output.

What is Thread and Thread Life Cycl3:30
In this Java masterclass, build a bookstore app with author, customer, and book objects, implementing create, view, update, delete, search, and order workflows, with extendable reports.
Different ways of creating Thread in Java2:05
Thread Synchronization in Java7:02
Handson with Threads in java7:20
Concept of File and File Handling in Java6:30
Creating the Book DTO and Entity classess6:11
Save the Book Entity in a list inside Repository5:26
Serialize and save Book Entity in file15:07

Requirements

No prior programming experience required—you’ll learn Java from scratch
A computer (Windows/Mac/Linux) with internet access
Willingness to learn, practice, and write Java code
Basic understanding of English to follow lectures and instructions

Description

Are you completely new to programming and want to start your journey with one of the most in-demand and powerful programming languages? Welcome to the Java Masterclass for Absolute Beginners — your comprehensive, hands-on introduction to Java programming.

This course is designed to take you from zero to job-ready, even if you’ve never written a single line of code before. Java is the foundation for many applications across web, mobile, and enterprise systems, and mastering it opens doors to numerous career opportunities in software development, backend engineering, and more.

Throughout this course, you’ll learn Java in a simple, structured, and project-based way. We’ll start with the basics: installing Java, understanding syntax, variables, data types, and control structures. From there, you’ll dive into the core of object-oriented programming—a must-know paradigm for Java developers. You’ll master classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism through real-life coding examples.

As you gain confidence, you'll work on practical projects such as a simple banking system, a student record manager, and a file-processing app. These projects are designed to simulate real-world problems and help you apply your skills immediately.

Key Concepts Covered:

Java setup and development environment (IDE)
Variables, operators, conditionals, and loops
Methods, arrays, strings, and collections
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
Exception handling and debugging
File input/output and working with Java APIs
Final mini-projects to reinforce everything you’ve learned

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Write clean, efficient Java code
Solve real-world programming problems
Understand and apply object-oriented design patterns
Prepare confidently for entry-level Java interviews or certifications

Whether you're a student, aspiring developer, career switcher, or someone just curious about coding, this course will give you a solid foundation in Java that you can build on for years to come.

With hands-on examples, quizzes, coding exercises, and real feedback from your instructor, you won’t just learn Java—you’ll master it.

Enroll today and take your first step toward becoming a Java developer!

Who this course is for:

Complete beginners who want to start programming with Java
Students pursuing computer science or engineering degrees
Career switchers or professionals looking to break into software development
Anyone preparing for Java interviews or Java certification exams (like OCAJP)

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Course content

Course Introduction & Setup10 lectures • 47min

Java Naming, Variables, and Data Types7 lectures • 18min

Operators in Java6 lectures • 32min

Control Flow Statements6 lectures • 25min

Object-Oriented Programming20 lectures • 3hr 10min

section58 lectures • 1hr 12min

Multithreading in Java8 lectures • 53min

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