pearson-core-java

Core Java: Fundamentals

Beginner-friendly Java programming course with all new features such as lambda expressions and I/O streams.

15 Interactive Lessons and 94 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
229 Practice Test Questions

Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access 4.9/5 (230 Reviews)

15Interactive Lessons

94Topics

229Practice Test Questions

23Videos

100Flashcards

100Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

Learn how to write safer, more usable codes with this Java programming for beginner’s course. Discover the fundamentals of core Java from basics to build robust and efficient Java applications. The interactive course curriculum covers all the new features and APIs of Java including lambda expressions (closures) and I/O streams. By the end of this Java fundamentals course, you’ll master the core techniques, idioms and best practices for writing excellent codes.

Expertise with Java's syntax and semantics including data types, operators, control flow statements, and object-oriented programming concepts
Create classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation with OOP
Use various collections classes for data storage and manipulation
Secure programs through effective handling and debugging
Build cross-platform GUIs with the Swing toolkit
Knowledge of multithreading and concurrency concepts to create responsive applications
Understanding of generic classes and methods for type safety and code reusability
Utilizing lambda expressions to create concise codes
Expertise with JavaFX for creating modern and visually appealing user interfaces

Course Highlights

15 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
229 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices

02 / Lessons & labs

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Lessons

15 Interactive Lessons · 94 topics

01 Preface 3 topics

To the Reader
A Tour of This Course
Conventions

02 An Introduction to Java 5 topics

Java as a Programming Platform
The Java “White Paper” Buzzwords
Java Applets and the Internet
A Short History of Java
Common Misconceptions about Java

03 The Java Programming Environment 4 topics

Installing the Java Development Kit
Using the Command-Line Tools
Using an Integrated Development Environment
JShell

04 Fundamental Programming Structures in Java 10 topics

A Simple Java Program
Comments
Data Types
Variables and Constants
Operators
Strings
Input and Output
Control Flow
Big Numbers
Arrays

05 Objects and Classes 10 topics

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
Using Predefined Classes
Defining Your Own Classes
Static Fields and Methods
Method Parameters
Object Construction
Packages
JAR Files
Documentation Comments
Class Design Hints

06 Inheritance 8 topics

Classes, Superclasses, and Subclasses
Object: The Cosmic Superclass
Generic Array Lists
Object Wrappers and Autoboxing
Methods with a Variable Number of Parameters
Enumeration Classes
Reflection
Design Hints for Inheritance

07 Interfaces, Lambda Expressions, and Inner Classes 5 topics

Interfaces
Lambda Expressions
Inner Classes
Service Loaders
Proxies

08 Exceptions, Assertions, and Logging 6 topics

Dealing with Errors
Catching Exceptions
Tips for Using Exceptions
Using Assertions
Logging
Debugging Tips

09 Generic Programming 9 topics

Why Generic Programming?
Defining a Simple Generic Class
Generic Methods
Bounds for Type Variables
Generic Code and the Virtual Machine
Restrictions and Limitations
Inheritance Rules for Generic Types
Wildcard Types
Reflection and Generics

10 Collections 7 topics

The Java Collections Framework
Interfaces in the Collections Framework
Concrete Collections
Maps
Views and Wrappers
Algorithms
Legacy Collections

11 Graphical User Interface Programming 5 topics

A History of Java User Interface Toolkits
Displaying Frames
Displaying Information in a Component
Event Handling
The Preferences API

12 User Interface Components with Swing 7 topics

Swing and the Model-View-Controller Design Pattern
Introduction to Layout Management
Text Input
Choice Components
Menus
Sophisticated Layout Management
Dialog Boxes

13 Concurrency 8 topics

What Are Threads?
Thread States
Thread Properties
Synchronization
Thread-Safe Collections
Tasks and Thread Pools
Asynchronous Computations
Processes

14 JavaFX 7 topics

A Brief History of Java GUI Programming
Displaying Information in a Scene
Event Handling
Layout
User Interface Controls
Properties and Bindings
Long-Running Tasks in User Interface Callbacks

15 Appendix A

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04 / FAQs

Questions before you start

Who should take this course?

This is the ideal Java programming course for all those wanting to learn Java programming from scratch. Students pursuing computer science or professional developers wanting to enhance their Java knowledge would benefit greatly from this course.

What are the prerequisites for this basic Java course?

There are no prerequisites. It is a beginner-friendly course.

Does this course help prepare for Java certification exams?

Yes, this course helps you prepare for Java certification exams in a number of ways:

The comprehensive course curriculum helps you build a strong foundation of the core Java concepts
Video tutorials, practice exams and quizzes help you prepare and practice for the exams
Pre and post assessments test your knowledge and validate your Java skills

What are the career benefits of doing this course?

Learning core Java fundamentals opens a wide range of career opportunities in the software development field. It is a valuable skill set that allows you to explore increased job opportunities with higher income potential.

Does this course cover any advanced Java features?

Yes, this course covers a lot of advanced features like Lambda Expressions, Generics, Collections Framework, Concurrency, Reflection, and JavaFX.

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