Introduction to Java

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Introduction to Java

This course is part of Core Java Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2,244 reviews

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Describe the Java product offerings, and the key benefits of Java.
Explain how to use basic Java syntax and data types.
Use Java expressions, operators, branching and looping statements, to write simple Java code.

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Java Programming

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12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This Course is the first of a series of courses that make up the Core Java Specialization. The Core Java Specialization, in turn, is part of a series of programming specializations, derived from LearnQuest's private Java Bootcamps, designed to provide the skill set necessary to be hired as an IT developer using Java in many corporate environments.

This course includes hands-on practice and will give you a solid knowledge of the Java language. After completing this course, you will be able to identify Java’s benefits, program in basic Java syntax using Java data types, and incorporate branches and loops. The audience for this course: - Anyone interested in learning Java - Programmers - Technical Managers - Application Developers Prerequisites: To be successful with this course, you should understand the fundamentals of software development in either a procedural or object-oriented language.

This module introduces Java, its origins, and why it remains a widely used programming language. You explore the core benefits of Java, its different editions, and how they are used in real-world applications. The module concludes with installing the JDK and running your first Java program to confirm your development setup.

What's included

11 videos6 readings4 assignments

11 videos Total 36 minutes

Overview of the Core Java Specialization 3 minutes
Course Overview 1 minute
Module Introduction and Benefits of Java 1 minute
Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA) 4 minutes
Key Benefits: Packages, Syntax and Libraries 7 minutes
Key Benefits: Connectivity and Performance 7 minutes
Java Product Suite 3 minutes
Java Standard Edition (SE) 2 minutes
Jakarta EE (formerly known as Java EE) 5 minutes
Java Micro Edition (ME) 0 minutes
JDK Installation and Demo 5 minutes

6 readings Total 40 minutes

The Java Incident Files 8 minutes
Welcome to the Introduction to Java Course 3 minutes
Course Syllabus: Introduction to Java 9 minutes
Java Ecosystem Popularity - Versions and Frameworks 4 minutes
Java at the Crossroads 8 minutes
Remember This: Welcome to Java 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 57 minutes

Benefits of Java - Knowledge Check 9 minutes
Editions - Quiz 9 minutes
Install JDK and Verify Installation - Quiz 9 minutes
Welcome to Java - Exam 30 minutes

This module builds foundational Java skills by introducing basic syntax, naming conventions, and simple programs. You then focus on primitive data types, wrapper classes, and arrays through guided videos, hands-on labs, and practice activities. The module concludes by reinforcing these concepts through applied exercises and a graded assessment.

What's included

11 videos4 readings4 assignments2 ungraded labs2 plugins

11 videos Total 72 minutes

Java Types - Syntax 3 minutes
A Simple Java Program 7 minutes
Java Naming Conventions 4 minutes
Experience the Lab Environment 3 minutes
Primitive Data Types 5 minutes
Creating Primitives 8 minutes
Lab Solution Summary 2 minutes
Optional: Full Lab Walkthrough 21 minutes
Wrapper Classes 4 minutes
Arrays 7 minutes
Wrappers and Arrays Demo 7 minutes

4 readings Total 29 minutes

Importing Lab Starters and/or Solutions 10 minutes
The Case of the Disappearing Data 8 minutes
Java 8 Javadocs - Bookmark 1 minute
Remember This: Java Language Types 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 57 minutes

Getting Started - Knowledge Check 9 minutes
Primitive Data Types - Knowledge Check 9 minutes
Wrapper classes and Arrays - Knowledge Check 9 minutes
Java Language Fundamentals: Types - Exam 30 minutes

2 ungraded labs Total 45 minutes

Experience the Lab Environment 15 minutes
Using Primitive Data Types 30 minutes

2 plugins Total 30 minutes

Activity: Primitives 15 minutes
Activity: Arrays 15 minutes

This module focuses on controlling program logic in Java using operators, conditional statements, and loops. You learn how to make decisions in code, repeat actions efficiently, and manage execution flow through hands-on activities and a dedicated lab. The module concludes by reinforcing these skills through practice exercises and a graded assessment.

What's included

11 videos4 readings4 assignments1 ungraded lab1 plugin

11 videos Total 119 minutes

Java Operators 9 minutes
Mathematical - Relational Operators 4 minutes
Boolean Operators 8 minutes
IF Statements 3 minutes
ELSE Statements 5 minutes
Ternary and Switch Statements 10 minutes
While Loop 3 minutes
For Loop 9 minutes
Break and Continue Statements 4 minutes
Lab Solution Summary 5 minutes
Optional: Full Lab Walkthrough 59 minutes

4 readings Total 32 minutes

Operator Precedence 8 minutes
The Infinite Loop Crisis 8 minutes
Remember This: Flow Control 8 minutes
The Java Incident Files: The Next Threshold 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 63 minutes

Operators - Knowledge Check 9 minutes
Branching Quiz 15 minutes
Looping - Knowledge Check 9 minutes
Review Questions 30 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 75 minutes

Flow Control 75 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Activity: Operators 15 minutes

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