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Java Programming for Beginners

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7 courses

184 practices

12 hours

Set sail on your interstellar journey as a Computer Programmer with a robust foundation in one of the world's most widely used languages - Java. This beginner-friendly path provides a thorough understanding of Java syntax and fundamental programming concepts.

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Course 1

Getting Started with Java

8 lessons

37 practices

Set sail on your interstellar journey as a Computer Programmer with a robust foundation in one of the world's most widely used languages - Java. This course introduces Java syntax, crafting simple scripts, and addresses mathematical problems for beginners.

Course 2

Learning Simple Data Structures in Java

5 lessons

26 practices

Explore Java's native data structures like arrays, ArrayLists, and HashMaps. This course strengthens your skills to handle varying data sizes and complexities in coding.

Course 3

Iterations and Loops in Java

5 lessons

26 practices

Plunge into the realm of Java's loop structures. Discover the power of 'for', 'while' and 'do-while' loops, along with using conditional statements within loops.

Course 4

Mastering Debugging with Java

4 lessons

16 practices

Debug your journey through Java's universe by understanding and fixing coding errors. By the end of this course, you'll be writing robust, fail-safe Java programs.

Course 5

Java String Manipulation for Beginners

5 lessons

26 practices

Enhance your string manipulation and textual data handling skills with this course. You'll explore the intricacies of string operations, text data processing, and formatting and parsing text to information.

Course 6

Writing Functions using Java

5 lessons

23 practices

Delve into the cosmos of Java functions. This course introduces the syntax to create your own Java functions and how to use built-in functions effectively.

Course 7

Object-Oriented Programming in Java

6 lessons

30 practices

This course progresses from foundational programming concepts to a thorough grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java. Learn to create, manipulate objects, and leverage inheritance and encapsulation for improved coding efficiency. Ideal for beginners familiar with Java syntax, loops, functions, and basic data structures.

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