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Learning to Program with Java Seminar

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Hands On Technology Transfer Computer Training

Bring this seminar on-site to your facility for groups of 10 or more.

This hands on Java Programming course provides an introduction to programming using the Java language

Course Description

This hands on Java Programming course provides an introduction to programming using the Java language. Students are introduced to the application development cycle, structure of programs, and specific language syntax. The course introduces important algorithmic constructs, string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/O, and fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. The course explains the use of inheritance and polymorphism early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands on labs. Structured programming techniques and error handling are emphasized. The course includes the processing of command line arguments and environment variables so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with computers.

Fundamentals of the Program Development Cycle

Computer Architecture
The Notion of Algorithms
Source Code vs. Machine Code
Compile-Time vs. Run-Time
Software Program Architecture
- Standalone
- Client/Server
- Distributed
- Web-Enabled
IDE (Interactive Development Environment) Concepts

Application Development Fundamentals

Structure of a Java Program
Memory Concepts
Fundamental Data Type Declarations
Fundamental I/O Concepts
Fundamental Operators
- Arithmetic Operators
- Logical Operators
- Precedence and Associativity
Building and Deploying a Java Program

Introduction to Classes and Objects

Classes, Objects and Methods
Object Instances
Declaring and Instantiating a Java Object
Declaring Methods
set and get Methods
Initiating Objects with Constructors
Primitive Types vs. Reference Types

Flow Control

Conditional Constructs
Looping Constructs
- Counter-Controlled Repetition
- Sentinel-Controlled Repetition
Nested Control Constructs
break and continue Statements
Structured Programming Best Practices

Writing Methods (Functions)

Static vs. Dynamic Allocation
Declaring Methods
Declaring Methods with Multiple Parameters
Method-Call Stack
Scope of Declarations
Argument Promotion and Casting
Designing Methods for Reusability
Method Overloading

Arrays

Purpose of Arrays
Declaring and Instantiating Arrays
Passing Arrays to Methods
Multidimensional Arrays
Variable-Length Argument Lists
Using Command-Line Arguments
Using Environment Variables

Deeper Into Classes and Objects

Controlling Access to Class Members
Referencing the Current Object Using this
Overloading Constructors
Default and No-Argument Constructors
Composition of Classes
Garbage Collection and Destructors
The finalize Method
Static Class Members

Defining Classes Using Inheritance

Superclasses and Subclasses
Advantages of Using Inheritance
protected Class Members
Constructors in Subclasses

Increasing Convenience by Using Polymorphism

Purpose of Polymorphic Behavior
The Concept of a Signature
Abstract Classes and Methods
final Methods and Classes
Purpose of Interfaces
Using and Creating Interfaces
Common Interfaces of the Java API

Files and Streams

Concept of a Stream
Class File
Sequential Access
Object Serialization to/from Sequential Access Files
Additional java.io Classes

Fundamental Searching and Sorting

Introduction to Searching Algorithms
- Linear Search
- Binary Search
Introduction to Sorting Algorithms
- Selection Sort
- Insertion Sort
- Merge Sort

Fundamental Data Structures

Dynamic Memory Allocation
Linked Lists
Stacks
Queues
Trees

Exception Handling

Types of Exceptions
Exception Handling Overview
Exception Class Hierarchy
Extending Exception Classes
When to Throw or Assert Exceptions

Formatted Output

printf Syntax
Conversion Characters
Specifying Field Width and Precision
Using Flags to Alter Appearance
Printing Literals and Escape Sequences
Formatting Output with Class Formatter

Strings, Characters and Regular Expressions

Fundamentals of Characters and Strings
String Class
String Operations
StringBuilder Class
Character Class
StringTokenizer Class
Regular Expressions
- Regular Expression Syntax
- Pattern Class
- Matcher Class

Fundamental GUI Programming Concepts

Overview of Swing Components
Displaying Text and Graphics in a Window
Event Handling with Nested Classes
GUI Event Types and Listener Interfaces
Mouse Event Handling
Layout Managers

More Seminar Information

Hands-On Technology Transfer
Summary	This hands on Java Programming course provides an introduction to programming using the Java language
Delivery Method	Seminar
Also Available As	On-Site Training
Who Should Attend	Computer Industry Professionals