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Input/Output and Streams in Java
IntermediateSkill Level
Updated 11/2025
JavaProgramming4 hr12 videos34 Exercises2,800 XP2,069Statement of Accomplishment
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Work with Files and Directories in Java
Start by learning how to create, delete, and check files. You’ll read and write text using file-handling tools and manage directories and file paths to organize data effectively.Process and Transform Data with Java Collections
Next, explore how to handle collections of data in Java. You’ll safely loop through lists, modify elements, and use modern techniques to filter, transform, and summarize data using a functional approach.Write Reusable Java Code with Methods, Dates, and Enums
Finally, you’ll build custom methods to solve common problems, work with dates and times, and use enums to represent fixed sets of values. You'll apply recursion and clean coding practices to write flexible, reusable Java programs.What You’ll Achieve
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to manage files, process data collections, and create scalable, maintainable Java applications with confidence.Prerequisites
Data Types and Exceptions in Java1
Introduction to Input/Output Operations
Learn how to create, read, write, and delete files in Java. You’ll also explore how to work with folders and file paths to organize and manage data on your system.
2
Iterators and Streams
Work with lists and collections in Java as you learn to safely navigate and update data. You'll also explore modern techniques for filtering, transforming, and summarizing information with clarity and efficiency.
3
Custom Methods, Date/Time and Enums
Practice building your own reusable methods while working with dates, times, and fixed sets of values. You’ll strengthen your problem-solving skills and learn to design cleaner, more organized code.
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FAQs
What Java topics does this course cover beyond basic programming?
You learn file input and output operations, working with iterators and streams for collections, and building custom methods with dates, times, and enums for cleaner, reusable code.
What Java courses should I complete before this one?
You need Introduction to Java, Intermediate Java, Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in Java, and Data Types and Exceptions in Java as prerequisites.
Will I learn to read and write files in Java?
Yes. Chapter 1 teaches you to create, read, write, and delete files, plus work with folders and file paths to organize data on your system.
What are Java streams and how are they used in this course?
Java streams provide modern techniques for filtering, transforming, and summarizing data in collections. Chapter 2 teaches you to use them alongside iterators for efficient data processing.
How long does this course typically take to complete?
The course has 3 chapters with 34 exercises. Most learners complete it in about 1.4 hours, though the estimated total learning time is 4 hours.
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