Java Programming Roadmap for BCA Beginners
Phase 1: Java Basics (Week 1-2)
Goal: Understand Java structure and basic syntax.
Topics:
- Installing JDK, setting up IDE
- Hello World, data types
- Operators and control statements
Practice Ideas:
- Basic input/output program
- Arithmetic operations
Phase 2: Loops, Arrays, and Functions (Week 3-5)
Goal: Control flow and reuse code.
Topics:
- for, while, do-while loops
- 1D & 2D Arrays
- Methods (functions)
Practice Ideas:
- Matrix addition
- Prime number check
Phase 3: OOP in Java (Week 6-8)
Goal: Learn object-oriented programming.
Topics:
- Classes and objects
- Constructors, Inheritance
- Method overloading
Practice Ideas:
- Student class with methods
- Bank system with inheritance
Phase 4: File I/O and Projects (Week 9-10)
Goal: File operations and mini projects.
Topics:
- FileReader, FileWriter
- Try-catch blocks
- Basic mini projects
Practice Ideas:
- Note pad file writer
- Simple library management