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) OpenJFX.io
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 Telugugithub.com