JAVA-BASIC.AE1
Beginning Programming with Java
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- Practice in 24 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 23 Interactive Lessons and 93 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
24 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
23Interactive Lessons
93Topics
24LiveLab
57Flashcards
57Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
It is a comprehensive introduction to Java Programming course, especially designed for beginners, to understand object-oriented programming principles and apply them for creating interesting projects. It is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in Java programming, enabling you to write, debug and understand Java programs. By the end of this Java programming for beginners course, you’ll be able to set up your computer; create and optimize the parts of a program; and use the building blocks: variables, values & types.
- Expertise in variable declaration and usage of different types: int, float, char
- Control the execution flow of a program with conditional statements (if-else, switch) and loops (for, while, do-while)
- Knowledge of OOP principles, including classes, objects, methods, and inheritance
- Understanding of primitive data types (numbers, characters, booleans) and their usage
- Create and manipulate arrays for storing data
- Expertise in Java-integrated IDE for writing, compiling, and running Java programs
- Identify and fix errors in Java code using debugging tools & techniques
- Using the Swing library to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
Course Highlights
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23 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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24 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
23 Interactive Lessons · 93 topics01 Introduction 3 topics +
- About This Course
- General Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Course
02 The Big Picture 3 topics +
- What’s It All About?
- From Your Mind to the Computer’s Processor
- Your Java Programming Toolset
03 Setting Up Your Computer 3 topics +
- Let's Get Started
- If You Need More Details …
- What's Next?
04 Running Programs 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Running a Canned Java Program
- Some Programs Don't Come in Cans
- What's All That Stuff in the IntelliJ IDEA Window?
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Exploring the Parts of a Program 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Checking Out Java Code for the First Time
- The Elements in a Java Program
- Understanding a Simple Java Program
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Composing a Program 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Computers Are Stupid
- Building an Echo Chamber
- Make IntelliJ Do All the Work
- Expecting the Unexpected
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Using the Building Blocks: Variables, Values, and Types 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Various Variables and Ways in Which They Vary
- What Do All Those Zeros and Ones Mean?
- Reading Decimal Numbers from the Keyboard
- Variations on a Theme
- Experimenting with JShell
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Numbers and Types 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Using Whole Numbers
- Creating New Values by Applying Operators
- Size Matters
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Numbers? Who Needs Numbers? 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- A Brief Character Study
- The Moment of Truth (and Falsehood)
- The Remaining Primitive Types
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Forks in the Road 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Decisions, Decisions!
- Making Decisions (Java if Statements)
- Variations on the Theme
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Which Way Did He Go? 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Forming Bigger and Better Conditions
- Building a Nest
- Enumerating the Possibilities
- When One Line Isn't Enough
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Around and Around It Goes 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Repeating Instructions Again and Again and Again and Again
- Where Does Each Statement Belong?
- Priming the Pump
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Circling Back to Java Loops 2 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Repeating Statements a Certain Number of Times (Java for Statements)
- Repeating Until You Get What You Need (Java do Statements)
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Programming with Objects and Classes 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- The Class Is Always Cleaner
- From Classes Come Objects
- Another Way to Think about Classes
- What's Next?
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Using Methods and Fields from a Java Class 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Long Live the String!
- Using an Object's Methods
- How to Achieve Static Equilibrium
- The View from On High
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Creating New Java Methods 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Defining a Method within a Class
- Let the Objects Do the Work
- Passing the Buck
- Getting a Value from a Method
- What Next?
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Piles of Files: Dealing with Information Overload 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Running a Disk-Oriented Program
- Writing a Disk-Oriented Program
- Writing, Rewriting, and Re-Rewriting
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 How to Flick a Virtual Switch 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Meet the switch Statement
- A Switch in Time
- Your Grandparents' switch Statement
- Using a Conditional Operator
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Creating Loops within Loops 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Paying Your Old Code a Little Visit
- Nested Development
- Using Nested for Loops
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 Out of Many, One 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Some Loops in Action
- Reader, Meet Arrays; Arrays, Meet the Reader
- Working with Arrays
- Looping in Style
- When Good Arrays Go Bad
- What to Do When Arrays Go Awry
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
21 Oooey-GUI Was a Worm 2 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Put Some Swing in Your Step
- Drag-and-Drop for GUI Greatness
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
22 Ten Useful Classes in the Java API 10 topics +
- ArrayList
- File
- Integer
- JFrame
- JOptionPane
- Math
- NumberFormat
- Scanner
- String
- System
23 Ten Bits of Advice for New Software Developers 10 topics +
- How Long Does It Take to Learn Java?
- Which of Barry's Books Should I Read?
- Are Books Other than Barry's Good for Learning Java and Android Development?
- Which Computer Programming Language(s) Should I Learn?
- What Skills Other than Computer Coding Should I Learn?
- How Should I Continue My Learning as a Software Developer?
- How Else Should I Continue My Learning as a Developer?
- How Can I Get a Job Developing Software?
- I Still Don't Know What to Do with My Life
- If I Have Other Questions, How Can I Contact Barry Burd?
Hands-On Labs Our edge
24 LiveLabs- Running a Canned Java Program
- Printing the Data
- Building an Echo Chamber
- Reading Decimal Numbers from the Keyboard
- Experimenting with JShell
- Reading Whole Numbers From the Keyboard
- Finding a Remainder
- Making a Word Go Backward
- Using the Java if Statement
- Enumerating the Possibilities
- Priming the Loop
- Deleting a File
- Creating Several Objects
- Putting a Name in String Variable
- Calling a Method
- Getting a Value from a Method
- Running Disk-Oriented Code
- Using the Switch Statement
- Using a Conditional Operator
- Interacting with Disk Files Using a Loop
- Using Conditions in a for Loop
- Storing Occupancy Data in an Array
- Creating a Window with an Image in It
- Creating a GUI Window
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the ‘Beginning Programming with Java’ course about? +
It is an introductory Java programming course that equips you with skills and knowledge needed to create dynamic and interactive apps from scratch. Learn the fundamental concepts of Java programming with our hands-on exercises and projects that mirror real-world scenarios.
Who should do this course? +
This course is ideal for those wanting to learn JAVA programming to create software applications, websites, or other digital products. It is especially beneficial for high school students wanting to learn programming, software professionals wanting to upgrade their existing skills, and aspiring game developers wanting to learn the fundamentals of Java (a popular gaming language).
Do I need any prior programming experience to take this course? +
No, this Java programming for complete beginners online course is ideal for those with very little or no prior experience of programming.
Will I learn object-oriented programming (OOP) in this course? +
Yes, you’ll be exploring OOP principles including classes, objects, methods, and inheritance.
Is Java programming hard?+
Learning Java programming can be a bit challenging especially for beginners without any prior experience. While the Java syntax is relatively simple, understanding the OOP concepts can take time and practice. It is recommended that you keep practicing and build on your skills gradually.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?+
Yes, after completing the ‘Beginning Programming with Java’ course, you’ll get a certificate of completion.
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