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Popular for its versatility and ability to create a wide variety of applications, learning Java opens up your possibilities when coding. With it, you’ll be able to develop large systems, software, and mobile applications — and even create mobile apps for Android. Learn important Java coding fundamentals and practice your new skills with real-world projects.

Syllabus

Hello World: Welcome to the world of Java programming! Java is a popular object-oriented programming language that is used in many different industries.

Lesson: Hello World
Article: Java Program Structure
Quiz: Hello World
Project: Planting a Tree
Article: What Is an IDE?

Variables: Learn about datatypes in Java and how we use them. Then, practice your skills with two projects where you create and manipulate variables.

Lesson: Learn Java: Variables
Quiz: Java Variables Quiz
Project: Java Variables: Mad Libs
Lesson: Learn Java: Manipulating Variables
Quiz: Java Variable Manipulation Quiz
Project: Math Magic

Object-Oriented Java: Learn about object-oriented programming in Java. Explore syntax for defining classes and creating instances.

VideoContentItem: Classes and Objects
Lesson: Java: Introduction to Classes
Quiz: Intro to Java Classes
Lesson: Learn Java: Methods
Quiz: Java Methods Quiz
Project: A Basic Calculator
Project: Build A Droid

Conditionals and Control Flow: Conditionals and control flow in Java programs.

Lesson: Conditionals and Control Flow
Lesson: Conditional Operators
Quiz: Conditionals and Control Flow
Project: A Simple Car Loan Payment Calculator
Project: Continents and Cities

Arrays and ArrayLists: Build lists of data with Java arrays and ArrayLists.

Lesson: Learn Java: Arrays
Quiz: Java Arrays Quiz
Lesson: Learn Java: ArrayLists
Quiz: Java ArrayList Quiz
Project: Desert Island Playlist

Loops: Use loops to iterate through lists and repeat code.

Lesson: Learn Java: Loops
Quiz: Learn Java: Loops Quiz
Project: Fizz Buzz
Project: The Prime Directive

String Methods: The Java `String` class provides a lot of useful methods for performing operations on strings and data manipulation.

Lesson: String Methods
Quiz: String Methods
Project: DNA Sequencing

Access, Encapsulation, and Static Methods: Let's dive deeper into classes and learn about some of their more advanced features.

Lesson: Access, Encapsulation, and Scope
Quiz: Access, Encapsulation, and Scope
Article: Static Methods of the Math Class
Lesson: Static Variables and Methods
Quiz: Static Variables and Methods

Inheritance and Polymorphism: Dive deeper into object-oriented Java with inheritance and polymorphism.

Lesson: Inheritance and Polymorphism
Quiz: Inheritance and Polymorphism Quiz
Project: Language Families

Debugging: Learn about different types of errors in Java and practice finding them.

Lesson: Debugging
Quiz: Debugging
Project: Bug Detective

Two-Dimensional Arrays: Take your understanding of arrays and loops to the next dimension! Learn how to create and use two-dimensional arrays.

Lesson: 2D Arrays: Java
Quiz: Quiz: 2D Arrays in Java
Project: 2D Arrays: Image Manipulation Project
Informational: Next Steps

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