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Creating Your First App with Java

Wednesday, February 05, 11 AM ET

Key Takeaways

  • Learn the basics of Java to include primitives, Strings, arithmetic operations, and control flow.
  • Learn where and how to take the next steps in learning Java.
  • Build a simple Java application to solidify your programming skills.

Your Presenter(s)

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Jim White

Contract Software Engineer

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. He is the instructor of the DataCamp 'Introduction to Java' course.

Why this matters

Java is a powerful and flexible programming language that is widely used to build reliable, scalable applications. In this session, you'll dive into creating a simple calculator application, offering an excellent opportunity to learn Java’s essential concepts. Topics covered include Java primitives, Strings, arithmetic operations, and control flow. This hands-on experience is ideal for aspiring software developers and data engineers looking to begin their Java educational journey.

Led by Jim White, a seasoned software developer, this code-along session will guide you step-by-step in building a calculator in Java. Along the way, you'll learn core programming concepts and pickup on some useful debugging tips. By the end of the session, you’ll have not only built your first Java application but also acquired the skills to confidently explore more complex projects.

Please note: To participate in the live code along you will need to install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

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