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Java Learning Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive Java learning roadmap for beginners, divided into seven stages covering fundamentals, object-oriented programming, intermediate concepts, collections framework, file I/O, and project building. It includes practice exercises, recommended resources, and tips for success. Optional advanced topics such as frameworks and database connectivity are also suggested for further learning.

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Java Learning Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive Java learning roadmap for beginners, divided into seven stages covering fundamentals, object-oriented programming, intermediate concepts, collections framework, file I/O, and project building. It includes practice exercises, recommended resources, and tips for success. Optional advanced topics such as frameworks and database connectivity are also suggested for further learning.

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Java Learning Roadmap for Beginners

Stage 1: Java Fundamentals (Weeks 1-3)

- What is Java? Why use Java?

- Installing JDK, IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse

- Your first Java program: Hello World

Core Concepts:

- Variables and Data Types: int, float, char, boolean, String

- Operators: +, -, *, /, %, ==, !=, etc.

- Conditional Statements: if, else if, switch

- Loops: for, while, do-while

- Basic Input/Output: Scanner, System.out

Practice:

- Print patterns (*, numbers)

- Sum of digits, reverse number

- Find prime numbers, palindromes

Stage 2: Object-Oriented Programming (Weeks 4-5)

Concepts:

- Classes and Objects

- Constructors

- this keyword

- Encapsulation (Getters/Setters)

- Inheritance

- Polymorphism (Method Overloading & Overriding)


- Abstraction (Abstract classes & Interfaces)

Practice:

- Create a BankAccount, Student, Employee class

- Inheritance examples like Animal -> Dog -> Puppy

Stage 3: Intermediate Java (Weeks 6-8)

Concepts:

- Arrays and ArrayLists

- Strings and StringBuilder

- Exception Handling (try-catch-finally, throw, throws)

- Static and Final keywords

- Packages & Access Modifiers

- Enum

Practice:

- Sorting arrays

- Reverse string, check anagram

- Handle input errors using try-catch

Stage 4: Java Collections Framework (Weeks 9-10)

Topics:

- List (ArrayList, LinkedList)

- Set (HashSet, LinkedHashSet, TreeSet)

- Map (HashMap, TreeMap, LinkedHashMap)

- Queue, Stack

- Iterator
Practice:

- Frequency counter using HashMap

- Remove duplicates using Set

- Stack-based expression evaluation

Stage 5: File I/O, Threads, and Misc (Weeks 11-12)

Topics:

- File Handling: FileReader, BufferedReader, FileWriter

- Multithreading: Thread, Runnable, synchronized

- Lambda Expressions

- Date and Time API

- Wrapper Classes

Stage 6: Build Projects (Ongoing)

Mini Projects Ideas:

- Student Management System

- Simple Banking Application

- To-Do List (Console-Based)

- Text-based Quiz App

- File Encryption Tool

Stage 7: Learn Java with Frameworks (Optional)

Topics:

- JDBC (Database Connectivity)

- JavaFX or Swing (GUI)

- Servlets & JSP (for Web)


- Spring Boot (For advanced backend dev)

Recommended Resources:

Books:

- Head First Java by Kathy Sierra

- Effective Java by Joshua Bloch

YouTube Channels:

- CodeWithHarry

- Telusko

- BroCode

Practice:

- LeetCode

- HackerRank

- GeeksforGeeks

Tips for Success:

- Practice coding daily.

- Solve 1-2 problems from platforms like LeetCode or GFG.

- Build small projects as soon as you learn OOP.

- Join Java communities: Reddit, StackOverflow, Discord.

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