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Working with Java Data Types (Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification 1Z0-808)

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Overview

Working with Java data types is a fundamental skill that any Java
developer should have and know for the 1Z0-808 certification exam. This
course breaks down and demonstrates what Java data types are and how
they are used within an application.

This course is primarily concerned with Java data types, variables, and their assignment and use. In this course, Working with Java Data Types (Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification 1Z0-808), you'll start by being introduced to Netbeans, the free Java editor used for all of the examples throughout the course. First, you’ll examine the 8 Java primitive data types, which include boolean, byte, short, int, long, float, double, and char. Next, you’ll discuss their memory footprint, storage size, and what type of data can be stored in each data type. Then, you'll examine boxing and unboxing, and how data types can be cast or converted from one type to another or copied. Finally, while discussing how to initialize variables and objects, you’ll also touch on naming conventions and what to avoid when naming variables. When you are finished with this course, you'll have a knowledge of Java data types and how they are used within an application.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Primitive Data Types 18mins
  • Working with Object and Primitive Variables 19mins
  • Working with Fields 18mins
  • Wrap up and Exam Tips 7mins

Taught by

Alexander Tushinsky

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