Introduction to the Java™ programming language and to the principles of modern object-oriented development
by BORIS GEDAT
The Java™ fundamental training is suitable for beginning developers and students of computer science. It provides a simple introduction to the basic concepts of Java™ programming. The seminar does not focus on particular class libraries like graphical user interfaces or server-side programming, etc. Using numerous examples and exercises in the form of simple command line programs, the participants will gain a profound understanding of the Java™ language and object-oriented programming. Java is everywhere.
Duration:
Ca. 100 training units à 45 minutes
Target audience:
Ca. 100 training units à 45 minutes
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills, no programming experience required
Introduction:
- Java™’s history and characteristics
- The Java™ platform
- The virtual machine
- Installation and configuration of the JDK
- Introduction to Eclipse
- The first program: Hello world!
Variables and data types:
- How does the computer store numbers?
- Variables and data types explained
- What is an assignment?
- Casting
- Defining and calling Java™ methods
- Classes and objects
- STDOUT and STDIN in Java™
Operators and control structures:
- Conditions
- Loops
- Relational, logical, … operators
Arrays and methods:
- Constructing and using arrays
- Multidimensional arrays
- Varargs
- Overloading methods
- The principle of recursion
- Command line parameters
Object-oriented programming:
- Inheritance
- The principal of abstraction
- IS A and HAS A relationships
- Overriding versus overloading
- Constructors and initializers
- Interfaces and enums
- Types and their members
- Access control
- The final modifier
- Exception handling
- Nested and inner classes
- Local inner classes
- Anonymous classes
