Java Basics and Interview Guide
1. What is Java?
- Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language.
2. Java Features
- Platform Independent
- Object-Oriented
- Robust and Secure
- Multithreaded
3. Core Concepts
- Data Types and Variables
- Control Statements (if, switch, loops)
- OOP Concepts (Class, Object, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, Encapsulation)
- Exception Handling
- Collections Framework (List, Set, Map)
4. Important Classes
- String, StringBuilder
- ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet
- Scanner, BufferedReader
5. Advanced Concepts
- Threads and Concurrency
- Lambda Expressions
- Stream API
- File I/O
6. Common Interview Questions
- What is JVM, JRE, and JDK?
- Difference between abstract class and interface.
- What is the difference between == and .equals()?
- What is a constructor in Java?
- How is memory managed in Java?
7. Best Practices
- Use meaningful variable names.
- Avoid memory leaks.
- Write unit tests.