Java Topics
Java Topics
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1. Core Java Fundamentals
Java Syntax and Structure
- Writing and running a Java program
- Understanding the `main` method
- Java keywords and identifiers
Data Types and Variables
- Primitive data types (`int`, `double`, `char`, `boolean`, etc.)
- Reference data types (objects, arrays, etc.)
- Type casting and conversion
Operators
- Arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise, and assignment operators
- Ternary operator
Control Flow Statements
- `if`, `else`, `switch`
- Loops: `for`, `while`, `do-while`
- `break`, `continue`, and `return`
Arrays
- Single-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
- Array manipulation and traversal
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2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Classes and Objects
- Defining classes and creating objects
- Constructors (default and parameterized)
- `this` keyword
Inheritance
- Extending classes
- `super` keyword
- Method overriding
Polymorphism
- Method overloading and overriding
- Runtime polymorphism (dynamic method dispatch)
Encapsulation
- Access modifiers (`public`, `private`, `protected`, `default`)
- Getters and setters
Abstraction
- Abstract classes and methods
- Interfaces and their implementation
Packages
- Creating and using packages
- Importing packages
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3. Advanced Java Concepts
Exception Handling
- `try`, `catch`, `finally`
- Checked vs. unchecked exceptions
- Custom exceptions
Collections Framework
- List, Set, Map, Queue
- Commonly used classes: `ArrayList`, `LinkedList`, `HashSet`, `HashMap`, etc.
- Iterators and comparators
Generics
- Generic classes and methods
- Type parameters and wildcards
Lambda Expressions and Functional Interfaces
- Introduction to functional programming in Java
- Using `java.util.function` package
Streams API
- Stream operations (`filter`, `map`, `reduce`, etc.)
- Parallel streams
File Handling and I/O
- Reading and writing files
- `FileInputStream`, `FileOutputStream`, `BufferedReader`, etc.
Multithreading and Concurrency
- Creating threads (extending `Thread` or implementing `Runnable`)
- Synchronization and locks
- Thread pools and `ExecutorService`
Annotations
- Built-in annotations (`@Override`, `@Deprecated`, `@SuppressWarnings`)
- Custom annotations
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4. Java Libraries and APIs
Java Standard Library
- `java.lang` (e.g., `String`, `Math`, `System`)
- `java.util` (e.g., `Scanner`, `Arrays`, `Collections`)
Date and Time API
- `LocalDate`, `LocalTime`, `LocalDateTime`
- `DateTimeFormatter`
Networking
- `java.net` package (e.g., `Socket`, `URL`, `HttpURLConnection`)
JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
- Connecting to databases
- Executing SQL queries
- Handling result sets
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5. Java Development Tools
Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
- Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, NetBeans
Build Tools
- Maven, Gradle
Version Control
- Git and GitHub
Debugging and Testing
- Debugging techniques
- Unit testing with JUnit
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6. Advanced Topics (Optional)
Java Memory Management
- Garbage collection
- Heap and stack memory
Reflection API
- Inspecting and manipulating classes at runtime
JavaFX
- Building GUI applications
Spring Framework
- Dependency injection
- Spring Boot for web development
Microservices and REST APIs
- Building RESTful services with Spring Boot
Java 8+ Features
- `Optional` class
- New date and time API
- Default and static methods in interfaces
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7. Best Practices and Design Patterns
Coding Standards
- Writing clean and maintainable code
Design Patterns
- Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc.
SOLID Principles
- Single Responsibility, Open/Closed, Liskov Substitution, etc.
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8. Real-World Applications
Web Development
- Servlets and JSP
- Frameworks like Spring and Hibernate
Mobile Development
- Android app development using Java
Enterprise Applications
- Java EE (Jakarta EE)
Big Data and Cloud
- Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark
- Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
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By mastering these topics, you'll have a strong foundation in Java and be well-
prepared for real-world programming challenges. Practice coding regularly and work
on projects to solidify your understanding.