Java Programming Roadmap

Course Objective:

• Learn the fundamentals of Java programming language.
• Understand object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
• Develop skills to create desktop, web, and mobile applications.
• Gain proficiency in using Java for real-world applications.

1

Introduction to Java:

• History and features of Java.
• Setting up the development environment.
• Basic syntax and structure of Java programs.

2

Data Types and Variables:

• Primitive data types (int, char, float, etc.).
• Declaring and initializing variables.
• Type conversion and casting.

3

Control Structures:

• Conditional statements (if, else, switch).
• Looping constructs (for, while, do-while).
• Nested loops and control flow.

4

Object-Oriented Programming:

• Classes and objects.
• Inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
• Interfaces and abstract classes.

5

Exception Handling:

• Handling errors and exceptions.
• Try, catch, and finally blocks.
• Creating custom exceptions.

6

Collections Framework:

• Introduction to collections (List, Set, Map).
• Using ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, HashMap.
• Iterating over collections.

7

File I/O:

• Reading from and writing to files.
• Using FileReader, FileWriter, BufferedReader, BufferedWriter.
• Serialization and deserialization.

8

Multithreading:

• Understanding threads and concurrency.
• Creating and managing threads.
• Synchronization and thread communication.

9

JavaFX and GUI Applications:

• Building graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
• Using JavaFX for GUI development.
• Event handling and UI controls.

10

Web Development with Java:

• Introduction to servlets and JSP.
• Building web applications using Spring Boot.
• RESTful web services and API development.

11

Database Connectivity:

• JDBC (Java Database Connectivity).
• Connecting to databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Performing CRUD operations.

12

Projects and Exercises:

• Hands-on projects to apply learned concepts.
• Developing a complete Java application.
• Testing and debugging code.

Skills You'll Gain:

• Proficiency in Java programming language.
• Understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Ability to build desktop, web, and mobile applications.
• Experience with database connectivity and file I/O.

Duration:

Typically ranges from 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the course intensity and format.

Certification:

Earn a certificate of completion that can be added to your resume or LinkedIn profile.