Learning Java Applications

Introduction

• Learning the basics of Java development
• What you should know
• Making the most of the exercise files

1. Install Java and an IDE

• Picking a Java IDE
• Installing IntelliJ
• IntelliJ set up
• Creating a Java class

2. Java Basics Review

• Variables
• Functions
• Arrays and lists
• Conditional statements
• Classes and packages
• Input and output
• Read data from a file
• Handle Java errors

3. Create a User Interface with JavaFX

• Creating a JavaFX application
• Creating a user interface
• Handling button presses

4. Server-Side Java

• Creating a Spring project
• Building APIs
• Returning JSON data
• Installing Tomcat
• Working with JSPs

5. Android Development

• Creating an Android project in Android Studio
• Setting up an Android emulator
• Customizing a user interface
• Handling button presses
• Accepting user input from a TextField

6. Unit Testing, Debugging, and Dependencies

• Creating unit tests
• Running unit tests
• Managing dependencies with Maven
• Managing dependencies with Gradle
• Debugging code
• Coverage

Conclusion

• Next steps