Here's a list of common **Java terms** explained in simple language:

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### **Java Terms and Their Simple Explanations**

1. **Class**:
- A blueprint to create objects.
- Example: A `Car` class defines what properties (color, brand) and actions
(start, stop) a car can have.

2. **Object**:
- An instance of a class; the actual thing created from the blueprint.
- Example: Your car is an object of the `Car` class.

3. **Method**:
- A block of code that performs a specific task (like a function in other
programming languages).
- Example: `start()` is a method that starts a car.

4. **Variable**:
- A container to store data (like numbers, words, etc.).
- Example: `int age = 25;` stores the value 25 in a variable named `age`.

5. **Constructor**:
- A special method used to create (initialize) objects.
- Example: When you create a car, the constructor sets its color, brand, etc.

6. **Interface**:
- A contract that defines what methods a class **must** implement, but it
doesn’t provide the actual code.
- Example: An interface could define `start()` and `stop()` methods that all
vehicles (cars, bikes, etc.) must have.

7. **Implements**:
- A keyword to use when a class follows an interface.
- Example: `Car implements Vehicle` means the `Car` class is following the rules
defined in the `Vehicle` interface.

8. **Extends**:
- A keyword to use when a class inherits from another class.
- Example: `ElectricCar extends Car` means `ElectricCar` gets all the properties
and methods of `Car`.

9. **Inheritance**:
- A concept where one class gets the properties and methods of another.
- Example: A `Dog` class can inherit from an `Animal` class.

10. **Polymorphism**:
- A fancy term meaning "many forms." A method can behave differently depending
on the object that calls it.
- Example: A `start()` method might start a car or a bike depending on the
object.

11. **Encapsulation**:
- Hiding the details of how something works and providing access only through
methods.
- Example: A TV has buttons to change the channel but hides the electronics
inside.
12. **Abstract Class**:
- A class that provides some methods but also leaves others for its child
classes to implement.
- Example: A `Shape` class might define common things for all shapes but leave
specific details (like drawing a circle or square) to subclasses.

13. **Static**:
- Means something belongs to the class, not individual objects.
- Example: A `static` method can be used without creating an object.

14. **Final**:
- A keyword to make something unchangeable.
- Example: A `final` variable can’t be reassigned, and a `final` class can’t be
extended.

15. **Package**:
- A folder that groups related classes together.
- Example: `java.util` is a package with utility classes like `ArrayList`.

16. **Exception**:
- An error that occurs during program execution.
- Example: Dividing a number by zero throws an exception.

17. **Try-Catch**:
- A way to handle exceptions (errors) gracefully without crashing the program.
- Example: If dividing by zero occurs, a `catch` block can show an error
message.

18. **Array**:
- A collection of items of the same type stored in a single variable.
- Example: `int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3};` stores 3 numbers.

19. **Loop**:
- A way to repeat code until a condition is met.
- Example: A `for` loop prints numbers from 1 to 10.

20. **Keyword**:
- Reserved words in Java that have a special purpose.
- Example: `class`, `public`, `static`, `final`.

21. **Primitive Data Types**:

- Basic types like `int`, `float`, `char`, `boolean`.
- Example: `int age = 25;` uses the `int` type.

22. **Non-Primitive Data Types**:

- Complex types like `String`, `Array`, and custom classes.
- Example: `String name = "John";` uses the `String` type.

23. **Getter and Setter**:

- Methods to get or set the value of a private variable.
- Example:
```java
private int age;
public int getAge() { return age; }
public void setAge(int age) { this.age = age; }
```

24. **Access Modifiers**:

 - Keywords that define who can access a class, method, or variable.
- Example: `public`, `private`, `protected`.

25. **Lambda Expression**:

- A short way to write methods in Java (introduced in Java 8).
- Example: `(a, b) -> a + b` adds two numbers.

26. **Stream**:
- A way to process collections (like arrays or lists) in a functional style.
- Example: Filtering even numbers from a list.

27. **Garbage Collection**:

- Java’s way of cleaning up memory by removing unused objects.

28. **JVM (Java Virtual Machine)**:

- The engine that runs Java programs.

29. **JRE (Java Runtime Environment)**:

- Includes the JVM and libraries needed to run Java programs.

30. **JDK (Java Development Kit)**:

- Includes tools to write and run Java programs (like a text editor and
compiler).

31. **Anonymous Class**:

- A class without a name, used when you need it only once.
- Example: A quick one-time implementation of an interface.

32. **Overloading**:
- Same method name but with different parameters.
- Example: `add(int a, int b)` and `add(double a, double b)`.

33. **Overriding**:
- A subclass provides a new implementation for a method from its parent class.

34. **Serialization**:
- Saving the state of an object to a file.

35. **Deserialization**:
- Restoring the state of an object from a file.

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These terms will make more sense as you encounter examples and practice! If
something is unclear, let me know, and I can explain further. 😊