Scribd
Upload
13 views4 pages

Java Important Topics Detailed With Code

The document provides detailed notes on important Java topics including the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), access control modifiers, Java characteristics, keywords like 'final' and 'this', constructors, garbage collection, command line arguments, and variable-length arguments (varargs). It explains the roles of JVM, the significance of access controls, and various Java features with examples. Each section is concise and includes code snippets to illustrate the concepts effectively.

Uploaded by

aryadusane12
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views4 pages

Java Important Topics Detailed With Code

The document provides detailed notes on important Java topics including the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), access control modifiers, Java characteristics, keywords like 'final' and 'this', constructors, garbage collection, command line arguments, and variable-length arguments (varargs). It explains the roles of JVM, the significance of access controls, and various Java features with examples. Each section is concise and includes code snippets to illustrate the concepts effectively.

Uploaded by

aryadusane12
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Java Important Topics: Detailed Notes

1. Java Virtual Machine (JVM) - Short Note with Diagram

The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is a virtual environment that enables a computer to run Java programs as

well as programs written in other languages that are compiled to Java bytecode.

Key Roles:

- Loading, Verifying, Executing code

- Managing memory (Garbage Collection)

- Providing Runtime Environment

Diagram: Java Source Code (.java) --> Java Compiler (javac) --> Bytecode (.class) --> JVM -->

Machine-specific Instructions

2. Access Controls in Java and Static Modifier in Main Method

Access Control Modifiers:

- public: Accessible everywhere.

- protected: Accessible within package and subclasses.

- default: Accessible within package.

- private: Accessible only within class.

If 'static' is removed from 'main' method:

- Compilation succeeds but Runtime Error occurs because JVM needs static 'main' method to start program

execution without creating an object.

3. Java Characteristics Explanation

- Simple: Easy syntax, no pointers.

- Architecture-Neutral: Bytecode runs on any OS.

- Portable: Platform-independent.

- Interpreted: Bytecode interpreted at runtime.

- Robust: Strong error handling and memory management.

- Secured: JVM provides a secure execution environment.


Java Important Topics: Detailed Notes

4. Java Keywords - final and this with Example

final keyword: Used to define constants, prevent overriding and inheritance.

final class Vehicle {


final int speedLimit = 100;

final void display() {


System.out.println("Speed Limit: " + speedLimit);
}
}

this keyword: Refers to current object instance.

class Student {
int id;
String name;

Student(int id, String name) {


this.id = id;
this.name = name;
}

void display() {
System.out.println(id + " " + name);
}
}

5. Constructor in Java - Definition, Types with Example

Constructor: Special method to initialize objects.

Types:

- Default Constructor

- Parameterized Constructor

- Copy Constructor
Java Important Topics: Detailed Notes

class Bike {
String model;

// Default Constructor
Bike() {
model = "Unknown";
}

// Parameterized Constructor
Bike(String m) {
model = m;
}

// Copy Constructor
Bike(Bike b) {
model = b.model;
}
}

6. Garbage Collection in Java with Code Example

Garbage Collection: JVM automatically reclaims memory by destroying unused objects.

class Test {
protected void finalize() {
System.out.println("Finalize method called");
}

public static void main(String[] args) {


Test t1 = new Test();
t1 = null; // Eligible for garbage collection
System.gc(); // Request JVM to run GC
}
}
Java Important Topics: Detailed Notes

7. Command Line Arguments and Varargs

Command Line Arguments Example:

public class Demo {


public static void main(String[] args) {
for(String s : args) {
System.out.println(s);
}
}
}
// Run: java Demo Hello Java

Variable Length Arguments (Varargs) Example:

public class Example {


static void show(String... names) {
for(String name : names) {
System.out.println(name);
}
}

public static void main(String[] args) {


show("John", "David", "Emma");
}
}

You might also like