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Java School 4: Basic Programming for Students and Beginners
1 students
What you'll learn
- Students will learn how ArrayLists manage dynamic data storage, including how elements can be added, removed, and accessed without a fixed size.
- Students will gain hands-on experience with core methods such as add(), get(), set(), remove(), size(), and contains().
- Students will practice building classes that use ArrayLists to manage groups of objects with searching, filtering, and updating operations.
- Students will write algorithms using standard for loops and enhanced for-each loops to explore and modify list contents safely and efficiently.
- Understand and use 2D arrays to organize and access data stored in rows and columns, including how to declare, initialize, and traverse them with nested loops.
- Apply common algorithms on 2D arrays such as searching, counting, and summing values, as well as identifying minimums, maximums, and specific elements.
- Build and manipulate grid-based models, like seating charts or simple games, by modifying and displaying string or numeric data stored in 2D arrays.
- Develop problem-solving skills through real-world and game-based projects that use methods to initialize, display, and update 2D array data dynamically.
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Course content
4 sections • 44 lectures • 6h 24m total length
Requirements
- The course is designed to continue from *"Java School 3: Programming for Students and Beginners"*, but aside from that, it’s suitable for absolute beginners.
Description
Welcome to the Java School
The ideal course for anyone who wants to learn programming from scratch, just like in a real classroom. This course is designed for:
High school students approaching the world of coding for the first time(*).
First-year university students who want to strengthen their Java programming foundations.
Absolute beginners who are curious to discover one of the most widely used and versatile programming languages.
What You Will Learn in the Course
In these units, you’ll take your Java programming skills to the next level by mastering dynamic lists and two-dimensional arrays. You’ll learn how to manage, organize, and process data structures that mirror real-world applications. Here’s what you’ll explore:
ArrayList fundamentals: Discover how to use the ArrayList class to store and manipulate collections of objects with flexible size and powerful built-in methods.
ArrayList operations: Practice adding, removing, searching, and modifying elements, and understand how iteration works with both standard and enhanced for loops.
ArrayList algorithms: Implement common data-processing tasks such as filtering, counting, and sorting lists using ArrayList operations.
2D arrays: Learn how to represent grids, tables, or maps using two-dimensional arrays and how to access elements using row and column indices.
Traversing 2D arrays: Gain experience using nested loops to process and analyze data in a structured, grid-like layout.
Practical applications: Apply these concepts to solve realistic programming challenges, such as classroom seating charts, score trackers, and even simple games like Minesweeper.
By the end of these units, you’ll be able to confidently design programs that store, organize, and analyze complex sets of data using both dynamic and structured collection types — essential skills for advanced Java development.
Included Course Resources
To support you during your learning journey, the course provides:
Two downloadable PDF, one for Unit 5 of 65 pages and one for Unit 6 of 60 pages, that serves as both a textbook and reference guide.
online coding exercises—perfect for practicing what you’ve learned.
Step-by-step guided tutorials with detailed explanations.
Solved assignments to reinforce the skills you’ve acquired.
Free Quiz: A 10-question test to check if the course is right for you.
Entry Quiz: A 10-question test to check your knowledge before beginning the Unit.
Exit Quiz: A 20-question test to measure your progress.
Why Choose This Course?
With a simple, structured, and educational approach, the course offers a school-like experience accessible to everyone. Full of practical examples and guided exercises, it will walk you through writing your first Java code, step by step.
No matter where you're starting from—with Java School, you have everything you need to begin your programming journey.
(*) Even though the course includes content suitable for minors, by law, underage students must have the approval and supervision of an adult.
Who this course is for:
- The goal of the course is to provide a solid foundation in Java programming, guiding beginners through fundamental concepts, code writing, and the use of practical tools to develop logical and technical skills applicable to the real world.