Learning Java 11

Course details

Java is one of the top five programming languages, and is used for websites, embedded controllers, and Android app development. Interested in learning how to code with Java? Join instructor Kathryn Hodge as she helps you get up and running with this popular language. Kathryn covers all the basics: data types, strings, functions, and loops. She helps you control the flow and logic of your code, and debug your project to make sure it runs perfectly. Along the way, she provides real-world examples and introduces challenges that allow you to practice your new skills. This course is perfect for developers who need to get up to speed with Java fast, as well as for beginning programmers who want their first taste of this popular language.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome to learning Java
02 - What you should know
03 - Using the exercise files

1. Getting Started with Java

04 - What is Java
05 - Downloading Java on your computer
06 - Exploring the command line
07 - Your first Java program
08 - Hello World in the command line
09 - Exploring an integrated development environment (IDE)
10 - Hello World in an IDE

2. Building Strong Foundations

11 - Primitive data types
12 - Data types and variables in Java
13 - Strings in Java
14 - Using indexes with strings
15 - Concatenating strings in Java
16 - Input and output in Java

3. Control Flow

17 - Mapping out program control flow
18 - Operators in Java
19 - Decision-making with if in Java
20 - Understanding scope in Java
21 - While loops (conceptually)
22 - While loops in Java
23 - Challenge - Multiple choice
24 - Sample solution - Multiple choice

4. Debugging in Java

25 - Debugging syntax and logical errors
26 - Debugging with an IDE
27 - Challenge - Find the errors
28 - Sample solution - Find the errors

5. Functions in Java

29 - What are functions (conceptually)
30 - Defining functions in Java
31 - Calling functions in Java
32 - Parameters in Java
33 - Return types in Java
34 - Using built-in functions in Java
35 - Challenge - Salary calculator
36 - Sample solution - Salary calculator

6. Classes in Java

37 - Classes in Java
38 - Constructors in Java
39 - Creating a class in Java
40 - Creating instances in Java
41 - Instance methods vs. class methods
42 - Using instance methods in Java
43 - Instance and class variables in Java
44 - Review - Classes vs. instances
45 - Challenge - Student profile
46 - Sample solution - Student profile

Conclusion

47 - Navigating Java documentation
48 - Next steps for learning Java

Learning Java 11

Authors

Kathryn Hodge