Introduction to Java
Learn Java from the ground up with this beginner-friendly course, mastering essential programming concepts and skills.
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Importance of Learning Java
Although Java has been around for 30 years, it is still one of the most popular programming languages. You find Java in various applications and used by many of the world’s leading companies. Underscoring its importance, Java is estimated to be in over 3 billion phones worldwide. So, learning Java is critical to anyone joining today’s software industry.Building a Java Programming Foundation
This course provides a solid foundation for embarking on your journey with Java. Tailored for beginners with minimal or no programming experience, you learn essential concepts such as program structure, working with variables and data, syntax, and control flow. In this hands-on class, you will write a Java application in the first lesson. We then walk you through how to work with primitives, Strings, and arrays, all the while teaching you elements of Java syntax and conventions. By the end of the class, you are creating Java methods and working with conditionals, loops, and switches.The Start to Java Mastery
Java is a versatile, powerful, platform-independent programming language with an active community and an abundant set of tools and libraries to help build almost any software application. By completing this course, you will understand the basics of programming and gain the introductory skills that will put you on a path to mastering Java and creating professional-grade applications.For Business
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Java and Programming Basics
FreeWhat is Java? Why learn Java? These questions and an introduction to the Java program structure are covered in this first chaper.
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Java Syntax
Java primitive operators, String, Arrays and how to create and use Java methods are covered in Chapter 2.
Operators and Casting50 xpOperator Syntax50 xpWorking with Operators100 xpStrings50 xpString Methods and Operators100 xpWorking With Strings100 xpArrays50 xpFilling an Array100 xpWorking With Arrays100 xpCreating and Calling Methods50 xpCalling methods50 xpCreating and Using Methods100 xpMore with Methods and Operators Revisited100 xp - 3
Control Flow
Control flow determines the order of lines of code execution. In this chapter, learn the syntax to Java control flow mechanisms of conditionals, loops, switch and exception handling.
Conditionals50 xpFollowing Conditional Control Flow50 xpImportance of Curly Brackets100 xpWorking with Conditionals100 xpLooping50 xpWhich Loop?100 xpUsing a while loop100 xpInfinite Loop Cause50 xpFor-each looping100 xpSwitch50 xpSwitch vs Conditional100 xpUsing a Switch100 xpException Handling50 xpHandling issues in Java100 xpWorking with Data100 xpWrap-up50 xp
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Jim White is an information technology professional with over thirty-five years of experience leading the design and implementation of software applications for a wide variety of industries. He specializes in IoT/edge systems, enterprise application integration solutions, and mobile applications. Among his many accomplishments, he co-founded and led EdgeX Foundry (an open-source IoT framework for building industrial IoT edge systems) and co-authored Java2 Micro Edition: Java in Small Things.
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