# **Java Learning Roadmap for Beginners**
This roadmap will guide you from the basics to more advanced Java concepts, helping you build
a strong foundation in Java programming.
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## **Phase 1: Java Basics (Weeks 1-3)**
### **1. Introduction to Java**
- What is Java? (History, Features, JVM, JRE, JDK)
- Installing JDK & Setting up IDE (IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse / VS Code)
- Writing your first Java program (`Hello World`)
### **2. Java Syntax & Structure**
- Basic syntax rules
- Comments in Java
- Variables & Data Types (`int`, `double`, `String`, `boolean`, etc.)
- Operators (`+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `%`, `==`, `!=`, `&&`, `||`)
### **3. Control Flow Statements**
- Conditional Statements (`if`, `else`, `else if`, `switch-case`)
- Loops (`for`, `while`, `do-while`)
- `break` & `continue` statements
### **4. Methods (Functions)**
- Defining & calling methods
- Method parameters & return types
- Method overloading
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## **Phase 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) (Weeks 4-6)**
### **5. Introduction to OOP**
- Classes & Objects
- Constructors (`default` & `parameterized`)
- `this` keyword
### **6. Core OOP Concepts**
- Encapsulation (Private fields, Getters & Setters)
- Inheritance (`extends` keyword, `super` keyword)
- Polymorphism (Method Overriding vs Overloading)
- Abstraction (Abstract classes & methods)
- Interfaces (`implements` keyword, default & static methods)
### **7. Java Memory Management**
- Stack vs Heap Memory
- Garbage Collection
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## **Phase 3: Java Intermediate Concepts (Weeks 7-9)**
### **8. Arrays & Collections**
- Arrays (1D & 2D)
- `ArrayList`, `LinkedList`, `HashSet`, `HashMap`
- Iterating through collections (`for`, `for-each`, `Iterator`)
### **9. Exception Handling**
- `try-catch-finally` blocks
- Checked vs Unchecked Exceptions
- Custom exceptions
### **10. File Handling (I/O)**
- Reading & Writing files (`FileReader`, `BufferedReader`, `FileWriter`)
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## **Phase 4: Advanced Java Concepts (Weeks 10-12+)**
### **11. Multithreading & Concurrency**
- Creating threads (`Thread` class vs `Runnable` interface)
- Synchronization (`synchronized` keyword)
- Thread lifecycle
### **12. Java 8+ Features**
- Lambda Expressions
- Stream API (`map`, `filter`, `reduce`, `collect`)
- Optional Class
### **13. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)**
- Connecting to databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Executing SQL queries (`Statement`, `PreparedStatement`)
### **14. Introduction to Frameworks**
- Spring Boot (Basics of REST APIs)
- Hibernate (ORM Basics)
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## **Phase 5: Projects & Practice**
### **15. Build Mini Projects**
- Calculator App
- Student Management System
- To-Do List Application
- Simple Banking System
### **16. Next Steps**
- Learn Design Patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer)
- Contribute to Open Source Java Projects
- Prepare for Java Certifications (Oracle Certified Associate)
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## **Additional Resources**
- **Books**:
- *Head First Java* (Kathy Sierra)
- *Effective Java* (Joshua Bloch)
- **Online Courses**:
- [Java Programming - Coursera](https://www.coursera.org)
- [Java for Beginners - Udemy](https://www.udemy.com)
- **Practice Platforms**:
- [LeetCode (Java)](https://leetcode.com)
- [HackerRank (Java)](https://www.hackerrank.com
