Computer Science Principles Lab: Java

Learn how to apply computer-programming principles to Java, the language for coding cross-compatible web, mobile, and desktop applications.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Intro to Java

• History of Java
• How Java is used
• Set up your PC
• Set up your Mac

2. Define Actions Using Code

• Work with values and variables
• Use methods to repeat actions
• Break down tasks
• Customize functions with parameters
• Variables and scope
• Return values from functions

3. Repeat Actions and Test for Conditions

• Capture input from the user
• Manage different variable types
• Create conditional tests
• Build compound conditional tests
• Use while loops
• Use for loops
• Create arrays to store groups of values
• Use loops with arrays
• Flexible collections with ArrayLists

4. Object-Oriented Programming Basics

• Why everything is an object
• Why everything is a class
• Make your own classes and objects
• Define permissions for class members
• Extend classes
• Use polymorphism using interfaces

Conclusion

• Next steps