Absolutely!
Here's a comprehensive and detailed list of topics, subtopics, and syntax elements
you need to learn to master Java programming:
1. Basic Syntax and Fundamentals
Hello World Program
Basic Data Types: int, float, double, char, boolean, byte, short, long
Variables: Declaration, initialization
Operators:
o Arithmetic (+, -, *, /, %)
o Relational (==, !=, >, <, >=, <=)
o Logical (&&, ||, !)
o Bitwise (&, |, ^, ~, <<, >>, >>>)
o Assignment (=, +=, -=, *=, /=, %=, &=, |=, ^=, <<=, >>=, >>>=)
o Unary (-, +, ++, --, !)
o Ternary (? :)
Control Flow Statements:
o if, else if, else
o switch, case, default
o while
o do-while
o for
o break, continue
o Enhanced for loop (for-each)
Input and Output:
o System.out.print(), System.out.println()
o Scanner class for user input
2. Data Structures
Arrays:
o Array declaration, initialization, and access
o Multidimensional arrays
Strings:
o String operations (concatenation, length, comparison)
o String methods (charAt(), substring(), equals(), equalsIgnoreCase(),
indexOf(), lastIndexOf(), toUpperCase(), toLowerCase(), trim(),
replace(), split(), contains(), startsWith(), endsWith())
Collections Framework:
o List (ArrayList, LinkedList)
List methods (add(), get(), set(), remove(), size(), clear(),
contains(), isEmpty(), indexOf(), lastIndexOf(), subList())
o Set (HashSet, LinkedHashSet, TreeSet)
Set methods (add(), remove(), size(), clear(), contains(),
isEmpty())
o Map (HashMap, LinkedHashMap, TreeMap)
Map methods (put(), get(), remove(), size(), clear(),
containsKey(), containsValue(), keySet(), values(), entrySet())
o Queue (PriorityQueue, ArrayDeque)
o Stack (Stack)
3. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Classes and Objects:
o Class definition (class keyword)
o Object instantiation
o Constructors (default, parameterized)
Attributes and Methods:
o Instance variables
o Instance methods
o Static variables and methods (static keyword)
o this keyword
Inheritance:
o extends keyword
o Method overriding
o super keyword
Polymorphism:
o Method overriding
o Method overloading
Encapsulation:
o Private and protected members
o Getter and setter methods
Abstraction:
o Abstract classes (abstract keyword)
o Interfaces (interface keyword, implements keyword)
Enums:
o Defining enums (enum keyword)
o Enum methods and attributes
Nested and Inner Classes:
o Static nested classes
o Inner classes
o Local classes
o Anonymous classes
4. Exception Handling
Try-Catch Block:
o try, catch, finally
Throwing Exceptions:
o throw keyword
Creating Custom Exceptions:
o Extending Exception or RuntimeException
5. File I/O
Reading and Writing Files:
o FileReader, BufferedReader, FileWriter, BufferedWriter
o FileInputStream, FileOutputStream
o Scanner class for file input
File Handling:
o File class (exists(), createNewFile(), delete(), mkdir(), listFiles(),
etc.)
6. Advanced Data Structures
Generics:
o Generic classes and methods
o Bounded types (<T extends Class>)
Collections Utility Classes:
o Collections class methods (sort(), shuffle(), reverse(), binarySearch(),
max(), min(), etc.)
Comparable and Comparator Interfaces:
o Implementing Comparable for natural ordering
o Using Comparator for custom ordering
7. Functional Programming
Lambda Expressions:
o Syntax and use cases
Functional Interfaces:
o Common functional interfaces (Predicate, Function, Consumer, Supplier,
BiFunction, etc.)
Streams API:
o Stream operations (filter, map, reduce, collect, forEach, etc.)
o Creating streams from collections, arrays, and files
Method References:
o Reference to a static method
o Reference to an instance method
o Reference to a constructor
8. Concurrency
Threading:
o Creating threads by extending Thread class or implementing Runnable interface
o Thread states and lifecycle
o Thread synchronization (synchronized keyword, wait(), notify(),
notifyAll())
Executors Framework:
o Creating and managing thread pools (ExecutorService,
ScheduledExecutorService)
Concurrency Utilities:
o java.util.concurrent package (e.g., Locks, Semaphores, CountDownLatch,
CyclicBarrier, BlockingQueue, ConcurrentHashMap)
9. Networking
Socket Programming:
o Creating sockets
o Client-server model
o Socket, ServerSocket classes
HTTP Requests:
o HttpURLConnection for making HTTP requests
10. Web Development
Servlets and JSP:
o Creating and deploying servlets
o Handling HTTP requests and responses
o JavaServer Pages (JSP) and JSTL
Spring Framework:
o Dependency injection (DI)
o Spring MVC for web applications
o Spring Boot for rapid application development
11. Data Access
JDBC (Java Database Connectivity):
o Connecting to databases
o Executing SQL queries
o ResultSet and PreparedStatement
JPA (Java Persistence API) / Hibernate:
o ORM concepts
o Entity mapping
o JPQL (Java Persistence Query Language)
12. Testing
Unit Testing:
o JUnit framework
o Writing test cases
o Assertions
Mocking:
o Using Mockito for mocking objects and behaviors
13. Build Tools
Maven:
o Project structure and POM file
o Dependency management
o Build lifecycle and plugins
Gradle:
o Project structure and build script
o Dependency management
o Build tasks and plugins
14. Advanced Topics
Annotations:
o Built-in annotations (@Override, @Deprecated, @SuppressWarnings)
o Custom annotations
Reflection:
o Inspecting and modifying classes at runtime
o java.lang.reflect package
Memory Management:
o Garbage collection
o Heap and stack memory
o Memory leaks and optimization
JVM Internals:
o Java Memory Model
o Class loaders
o JIT compiler and JVM performance tuning
Internationalization (I18N) and Localization (L10N):
o Resource bundles
o Locale class
15. Design Patterns
Creational Patterns:
o Singleton, Factory, Abstract Factory, Builder, Prototype
Structural Patterns:
o Adapter, Composite, Proxy, Flyweight, Facade, Bridge, Decorator
Behavioral Patterns:
o Chain of Responsibility, Command, Interpreter, Iterator, Mediator, Memento,
Observer, State, Strategy, Template Method, Visitor
Summary
This list covers a broad range of topics and subtopics essential for mastering Java. Systematically
studying these areas will provide a strong foundation in Java programming, enabling you to
handle a variety of tasks, from basic scripting to advanced application development.
