Java Learning Plan – 3 Months
Month 1: Core Java Fundamentals
Week 1: Java Setup & Basic Syntax
• Install JDK and IDE (IntelliJ/Eclipse/VS Code)
• Write your first Java program (Hello World)
• Understand main method, syntax rules, comments
Practice:
• Simple console outputs
• String printing with escape characters
Week 2: Variables, Data Types, Operators
• Primitive data types (int, float, char, boolean)
• Type casting, constants (final)
• Operators (arithmetic, relational, logical)
Practice:
• Temperature converter
• Simple interest calculator
Week 3: Control Flow Statements
• if, else, else if, switch
• for, while, do-while loops
• Nested loops and conditions
Practice:
• Grade calculator
• Number pattern printing
Week 4: Arrays and Strings
• One-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
• String class, methods (substring, concat, etc.)
• StringBuilder for efficient string manipulation
Mini Project:
• Word counter or basic password validator
Month 2: Object-Oriented Programming & Intermediate Java
Week 5: Introduction to OOP
• Classes and Objects
• Fields, Methods, Constructors
• The this keyword
Practice:
• Create a Person or Car class with behaviors
Week 6: Inheritance and Polymorphism
• extends, super class/subclass
• Method Overloading and Overriding
• Polymorphism in practice
Practice:
• Employee or Animal inheritance model
Week 7: Encapsulation and Abstraction
• Access Modifiers (public, private, protected)
• Getters and Setters
• Abstract classes & interfaces
Practice:
• Build a simple banking or library system
Week 8: Collections and Exception Handling
• ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet
• For-each loops
• Try-catch blocks, finally, custom exceptions
Mini Project:
• Contact manager using ArrayList
Month 3: File IO, GUI (Swing), and Final Projects
Week 9: File Handling
• Reading and writing files (FileReader, FileWriter, BufferedReader)
• Exception handling in File IO
• Serialization basics
Practice:
• Notes app or To-do list using text files
Week 10: Introduction to GUI with Swing
• JFrame, JLabel, JButton, JTextField
• Layout managers (FlowLayout, BorderLayout)
• Event handling (ActionListener)
Practice:
• Simple login window GUI
Week 11: Combining OOP + GUI
• MVC pattern (basic intro)
• Input validation and error messages
• File-backed GUI app (load/save)
Practice:
• Student grade manager or address book
Week 12: Final Project Week
• Choose one:
o Student Management System
o Task Tracker with file saving
o Expense Tracker GUI
Final Steps:
• Comment code, organize into packages
• Create .jar file or runnable app
• Share code on GitHub (optional)
Recommended Resources
• Books: Head First Java, Java: A Beginner’s Guide
• Websites: W3Schools Java, GeeksforGeeks
• Practice Platforms: HackerRank Java, LeetCode
• YouTube: Bro Code, Amigoscode, Programming with Mosh
Java Learning Plan (30 Days)
Week 1: Java Basics
Day Topics Resources Practice
Introduction to Java, Setting up JDK & IDE Oracle JDK, YouTube Install Java, write
1
(e.g., IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse) setup guide Hello World
Create variables,
2 Data Types, Variables, and Operators W3Schools, JavaPoint
simple arithmetic
Build a simple
3 Input/Output, Scanner class Java Docs, W3Schools
calculator
4 Control Structures (if, else, switch) Codecademy or Udemy Mini quiz program
Print patterns
5 Loops (for, while, do-while) GeeksforGeeks
(triangle, diamond)
Find min/max in an
6 Arrays & Array Operations JavaPoint
array
Write a full console
7 Mini Project 1: Number Guessing Game —
app
Week 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Day Topics Resources Practice
W3Schools, Java
8 Classes and Objects Define a simple class
Documentation
Methods (Parameters, Return
9 JavaPoint Add functionality to class
Types)
Learn Java Book (free
10 Constructors, this keyword Use constructor in your class
PDF)
Day Topics Resources Practice
11 Inheritance, super keyword GeeksforGeeks Extend a base class
Method Overloading &
12 Java Docs Practice polymorphism
Overriding
Use private variables and
13 Access Modifiers, Encapsulation W3Schools
getters/setters
Mini Project 2: Student Record Build a small OOP-based
14 —
System (OOP) console app
Week 3: Advanced Concepts
Day Topics Resources Practice
15 ArrayList and Collections GeeksforGeeks Store and display dynamic data
16 Strings and StringBuilder JavaPoint Solve word-related problems
17 Exception Handling Oracle Docs Create try-catch-finally blocks
W3Schools, Java
18 File Handling (Read/Write) Read/write from a text file
IO
Use static members and inner
19 Static, Final, Inner Classes GeeksforGeeks
class
Create and import custom
20 Java Packages and Imports Java Docs
package
Mini Project 3: Simple File-Based To-
21 — Read/write tasks from file
Do App
Week 4: GUI & Final Project
Day Topics Resources Practice
22 Introduction to Swing Oracle Tutorials Create basic GUI window
Day Topics Resources Practice
Swing Components (JFrame, JButton, YouTube
23 Build a simple form
JLabel, etc.) tutorials
24 Event Handling Java Docs Add actions to buttons
Use GridLayout,
25 Layout Managers GeeksforGeeks
BorderLayout
Try JavaFX with Scene
26 Introduction to JavaFX (Optional) [Link]
Builder
27 Connecting Java with MySQL (Optional) JDBC Guide CRUD with database
28 Review and Practice All above Revise tough concepts
29– Final Project: GUI-based Student Combine OOP + GUI + File
—
30 Management App IO
Helpful Resources
• W3Schools Java
• YouTube Channels: Bro Code, Programming with Mosh, Amigoscode
• Book: "Head First Java" or "Java: A Beginner's Guide"
• Practice: HackerRank Java, [LeetCode Easy Java]
YouTube Channels for Java in Telugu
1. Programming In Telugu
o This channel offers a comprehensive series on Java programming, covering topics
from basics to advanced concepts.
o Programming In Telugu - Java Playlist
2. Basics of Tech
o Focused on beginner-friendly tutorials, this channel provides clear explanations
of Java concepts in Telugu.
o Basics of Tech - Java Tutorial in Telugu
3. HYR-Tutorials
o Offers structured playlists on Core Java, Selenium with Java, and more, all in
Telugu.
o HYR-Tutorials - Core Java in [Link]
