Learning Java 17

Get started in Java programming. This course shows beginners how to write Java code and build simple Java applications.

Introduction

• Learn Java code
• What you should know
• Working with the exercise files

1. Getting Started with Java

• What is Java?
• Install the Java Development Kit
• How to build and execute Java programs
• Explore the IntelliJ IDEA
• Write your first Java program
• Run your first Java program

2. Building Strong Foundations

• Primitive data types
• Data types and variables in Java
• Strings in Java
• Using indexes with strings
• Concatenating strings
• Input and output in Java

3. Control Flow in Java

• Map program control flow
• Operators in Java
• Decision-making with if in Java
• Understanding scope
• Understanding while loops
• Using loops in Java
• Challenge: Multiple choice
• Solution: Multiple choice

4. Debugging in Java

• Debugging with print statements
• Debugging with an IDE
• Challenge: Find the errors
• Solution: Find the errors

5. Functions in Java

• What are functions?
• Defining functions in Java
• Calling functions in Java
• Parameters in Java
• Return types in Java
• Using built-in functions in Java
• Challenge: Salary calculator
• Solution: Salary calculator

6. Classes in Java

• What is a class?
• What is a constructor?
• Creating a class in Java
• Creating an instance in Java
• Instance versus class members
• Using instance and class methods in Java
• Instance and class variables in Java
• Reviewing classes versus instances
• Challenge: Student profile
• Solution: Student profile

Conclusion

• Continue your Java learning