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In this course, you'll gain a solid foundation in Java programming. You'll start with an introduction to software development and the essential tasks of a developer as you follow the steps of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). You'll then set up the Java Development Environment and dive into Java syntax and structure, learning to write and execute simple Java programs. Moving forward, you'll grasp the concepts of variables, data types, and operators, enabling you to manipulate data effectively within Java programs. Subsequently, you'll explore control flow mechanisms such as conditional statements and loops, essential for implementing decision-making and iterative structures in your code. Building on this, you'll be introduced to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) basics. You'll learn how to model real-world entities using classes and objects, utilize inheritance for code reusability, and employ polymorphism for flexibility in method implementation. Finally, you'll explore class design, understanding the organization of classes into packages for modularity and employing access modifiers to control the visibility of class members. Throughout, you'll equip yourself with essential skills for building robust and maintainable Java applications.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
• Explain the advantages of using an IDE.
• Identify and describe the fundamental concepts of the SDLC.
• Identify and describe the fundamental programming concepts using Java.
• Write and execute simple Java programs to understand basic syntax and control structures.
• Apply object-oriented programming concepts within the Java language.