Course Overview:

This course is designed for learners who want to master Java programming. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of Java and progress into advanced concepts, equipping you with the skills necessary for real-world software development

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Java Programming

• Overview of Java:
  • What is Java and why it’s important
  • Setting up Java Development Environment (JDK, IDE setup)
• First Java Program:
  • Writing, compiling, and running a simple Java program
  • Understanding the structure of a Java application
• Java Syntax Basics:
  • Variables, Data Types, and Constants
  • Operators and Expressions
  • Control Flow (if-else, switch-case)

Module 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts in Java

• Introduction to OOP:
  • Classes and Objects
  • Methods and Constructors
• Core OOP Principles:
  • Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, and Encapsulation
  • Overriding Methods and Constructor Overloading
  • Access Modifiers and their scope (public, private, protected)

Module 3: Working with Data Structures in Java

• Arrays and Collections:
  • Working with Arrays
  • Introduction to Lists, Sets, and Maps
• Java Collections Framework:
  • List, Set, Map Interfaces
  • ArrayList, LinkedList, HashMap, HashSet, and TreeSet
  • Iterators and Loops with Collections

Module 4: Exception Handling in Java

• Understanding Exceptions:
  • Types of Exceptions (Checked vs Unchecked)
  • Try, Catch, and Finally Blocks
• Throwing and Catching Exceptions:
  • Creating Custom Exceptions
  • Using throws and throw keywords effectively

Module 5: Working with Files and Streams in Java

• File Handling:
  • Reading from and writing to files using Java
  • FileInputStream and FileOutputStream
• Java I/O Streams:
  • Input and Output Stream classes
  • BufferedReader and BufferedWriter
  • Serialization and Deserialization

Module 6: Java Multithreading and Concurrency

• Introduction to Multithreading:
  • Threads in Java and how to create them
  • Thread lifecycle and states
• Concurrency:
  • Synchronization and Locks
  • Executor Services and Thread Pools
  • Handling shared resources in multithreaded applications

Module 7: Advanced Java Topics

• Java Lambda Expressions and Streams API:
  • Functional programming in Java
  • Using Lambda expressions and Functional Interfaces
  • Working with Streams for data manipulation
• Java Generics:
  • Introduction to Generics
  • Creating and using Generic Classes and Methods
• Design Patterns in Java:
  • Singleton, Factory, and Observer Patterns

Module 8: Java Best Practices and Advanced Concepts

• Java Performance Optimization:
  • Memory Management, Garbage Collection, and Performance Tuning
• Unit Testing with JUnit:
  • Writing Unit Tests using JUnit Framework
  • Mocking Dependencies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Course Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of Java programming
• Build robust Java applications using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Work with advanced data structures and algorithms in Java
• Handle exceptions and manage file I/O operations
• Understand and implement Java multithreading and concurrency concepts
• Write unit tests and follow best practices for performance optimization

Ideal for:

• Beginners looking to start a career in Java development
• Developers who want to deepen their understanding of Java and software engineering
• Individuals preparing for technical interviews or certifications in Java

This course outline focuses on covering both the foundational knowledge of Java and more advanced topics that will help students build a strong Java programming skill set. You can modify the depth and complexity based on your target audience!