The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master

The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master

by Codestars By Rob Percival, John P. Baugh
Released March 2021
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781801075190

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Video description

Be it websites, mobile apps, or desktop software, Java remains one of the most popular programming languages around. With over 7.6 million developers using it worldwide, the surge of new programming languages has not dampened the demand for this 25+-year-old language. With an average Java developer in the US earning over $104,000 a year, Java programming skills are still highly sought after.

This course is designed to teach you these skills from scratch, starting with JDK installation followed by the creation of your first program. Then, as you progress through the sections, you'll start learning the core Java concepts such as control statements, arrays, strings, methods, objects, and more. In each of these sections, you'll be building a unique, exciting project, thus ensuring you're not just learning the theory but also practicing what you learned. Average of three, Mad Libs clone, and tic-tac-toe are just some of the projects you'll be building in this course. To make sure you've mastered each line of code, there are practical hands-on coding challenges in every lecture.

By the end of this course, you will have mastered the best tips, tricks, and theory behind the Java programming language. The hands-on nature of this course will ensure that you can readily apply your skills to real-world projects.

What you will learn

  • Write your first Java program and familiarize yourself with variables, data types, and operators.
  • Implement control statements to direct the flow of your Java programs.
  • Manage data effectively using arrays, arraylists, and file I/O operations.
  • Construct objects utilizing Java's object-oriented programming principles.
  • Develop complex applications with inheritance, polymorphism, and exception handling.
  • Design an employee class hierarchy to understand and apply advanced Java concepts

Audience

If you are a beginner coder and are new to Java, this course is for you. Experienced Java programmers who want to keep their skills sharp or developers looking to upskill themselves can find great value in this course.

About the Authors

Codestars By Rob Percival: Rob Percival's Codestars revolutionizes coding education, making it simple, logical, and fun for over 500,000 students. It offers comprehensive tools for building websites and apps, catering to all skill levels. Codestars strives to make coding accessible, enhancing the learning journey for aspiring developers globally.

John P. Baugh: John P. Baugh holds a PhD in computer and information science, as well as a bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the University of Michigan, Dearborn. He serves as professor and chair of the department of computer information systems at Oakland Community College. He has consulted for individuals and companies, including those that are contractors for the United States Department of Defense. Previously, he has worked as a software engineer at Siemens PLM Software.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Getting Started
    1. Section Overview
  2. Chapter 2 : Introducing Java
    1. Section Overview
    2. Saying "Hello" to Java
    3. Variables, Constants, and Data Types
    4. Primitive Versus Reference Types
    5. Comments
    6. Arithmetic Operators
    7. Relational Operators
    8. Logical Operators
    9. User Input
    10. Project - Average of Three
    11. Project - Mad Libs Clone
    12. Section Wrap-Up
  3. Chapter 3 : Control Statements
    1. Section Overview
    2. Control Statements Overview
    3. Selection Control Statements
    4. Repetition Control Statements
    5. Continue and Break Statements
    6. Random Numbers (Side Topic)
    7. Project - Learning Packages of the Month Club
    8. Project - Divisible by Three
    9. Project - Guess the Number
    10. Section Wrap-Up
  4. Chapter 4 : Arrays and ArrayLists
    1. Section Overview
    2. Array
    3. ArrayLists
    4. Wrapper Classes
    5. Project - Working with Arrays
    6. Project - Working with ArrayLists
    7. Project - Parallel Arrays/ArrayLists
    8. Section Wrap-Up
  5. Chapter 5 : Strings and the StringBuilder Class
    1. Section Overview
    2. String Methods, Part 1
    3. String Methods, Part 2
    4. The StringBuilder Class
    5. Project - Name Permutations
    6. Section Wrap-Up
  6. Chapter 6 : Methods
    1. Section Overview
    2. User-Defined Methods, Part 1
    3. User-Defined Methods, Part 2
    4. Method Calls and Recursion
    5. 2D Arrays (Side Topic)
    6. Project - Sum of Elements
    7. Project - Tic-Tac-Toe
    8. Section Wrap-Up
  7. Chapter 7 : Introduction to Classes and Objects
    1. Section Overview
    2. Basics of OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)
    3. Encapsulation: Fields and Methods
    4. A Rectangle Class
    5. A Book Class
    6. Project - A BankAccount Class
    7. Project - An IceCream Class
    8. Project - A Circle Class
    9. Section Wrap-Up
  8. Chapter 8 : File I/O and Exceptions
    1. Section Overview
    2. File Input
    3. File Output
    4. More File I/O
    5. Project - Creating Rectangles from File
    6. Project - Creating Circles from File
    7. Section Wrap-Up
  9. Chapter 9 : More Object-Oriented Programming
    1. Section Overview
    2. Inheritance
    3. Polymorphism
    4. Abstract Classes and Interfaces
    5. Enumerated Types
    6. Project - Employee Class Hierarchy
    7. Project - Enhancing the EmployeeDemo
    8. Section Wrap-Up

Product information

  • Title: The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master
  • Author(s): Codestars By Rob Percival, John P. Baugh
  • Release date: March 2021
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781801075190