Java Beginner Learning Plan
Java Beginner Learning Plan
Week 1
Day 1: Setup & Hello World: Install JDK and IDE. Write and run your first program.
Day 2: Variables & Data Types: Learn about int, float, char, boolean, and String.
Day 3: Conditional Statements: Practice if, else if, else, and switch.
Day 4: Loops: Learn for, while, and do-while loops.
Day 5: Arrays: Use arrays to store and access multiple values.
Day 6: Methods: Write reusable functions with and without return types.
Day 7: OOP Basics: Understand class, object, and basic OOP structure.
Week 2
Day 8: Constructors: Use constructors to initialize object data.
Day 9: this Keyword: Refer to the current object within class methods.
Day 10: Encapsulation: Use private fields and getter/setter methods.
Day 11: Inheritance: Create class hierarchies using extends.
Day 12: Overriding: Redefine superclass methods in subclasses.
Day 13: Polymorphism: Understand method overloading and overriding.
Day 14: Abstraction: Use abstract classes and interfaces.
Week 3
Day 15: Practice OOP: Build a simple Animal Dog/Cat system.
Day 16: ArrayList & Collections: Use dynamic arrays with ArrayList.
Day 17: Loops + Arrays Practice: Solve array challenges and patterns.
Day 18: String Handling: Work with String methods and comparisons.
Day 19: Calculator Project: Build a console-based calculator.
Day 20: Banking System Project: Create a BankAccount class with operations.
Day 21: Recap + Quiz: Review all key topics. Do a self-test.
Week 4
Day 22: File Handling: Use FileReader, BufferedReader, and FileWriter.
Day 23: Exception Handling: Use try, catch, finally, and throw.
Day 24: Custom Exceptions: Create your own exception classes.
Day 25: GUI (Swing): Create basic interfaces with JFrame, JLabel, JButton.
Day 26: HashMap & HashSet: Use key-value pairs and unique sets.
Day 27: JDBC Basics: Connect Java to a database.
Day 28: Final Mini Project: Build a full app using everything you've learned.