Java for Absolute Beginners

Course Overview

This is designed for individuals who are completely new to programming and want to learn the Java programming language. The course aims to provide a solid foundation in Java and serves as an introduction to programming concepts.

The course starts with an introduction section that provides an overview of the course and its contents. Then, it moves on to the software setup, guiding students through the installation of Java, IntelliJ (an integrated development environment), and necessary configurations for both Mac and Windows operating systems.

The Java Essentials section covers fundamental concepts and features of Java. Topics include printing "Hello World," working with strings, understanding data types, conditional execution using if-else statements and switches, arrays, looping with for and while loops, string interpolation, methods, classes, static variables, packages, and regular expressions.

In the Intermediate Java section, students delve into object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts. They learn about encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, overriding, overloading, abstract classes, interfaces, and various data structures such as ArrayList, LinkedList, and Vector. Additionally, access modifiers (private, default, protected, and public) are discussed, along with an introduction to file input/output using byte and character streams.

The course also covers the JUnit testing framework, which is widely used for unit testing in Java applications. Students are introduced to JUnit and its application in writing test cases.

Furthermore, students are introduced to the Maven build tool, which simplifies the management and building of Java projects. The section on Maven provides an overview of the tool and includes instructions for installation on both Mac and Windows operating systems. A Maven project demonstration is also included.

The course concludes with a section containing helpful resources, a bonus secret, and final words from the instructor.

Overall, this course is suitable for absolute beginners who want to learn Java programming. By covering essential Java concepts, object-oriented programming, testing with JUnit, and using Maven as a build tool, students will gain a solid understanding of Java fundamentals and be well-equipped to pursue further programming projects or advance their programming careers.