Java_Workshop_Presentation
Java_Workshop_Presentation
Interviews
• Welcome to the Java Workshop!
Why Java for DSA?
• • Strong Typing
• • Built-in Libraries
• • Robust for Competitive Coding
Agenda of the Workshop
• • Java Fundamentals
• • Java & DSA Integration
• • Hands-on Coding Examples
• • Interview Preparation Tips
Java Basics Overview
• • Data Types
• • Control Flow (if-else, loops)
• • Functions and Recursion
OOP in Java
• • Encapsulation
• • Inheritance
• • Polymorphism
• • Abstraction
Basic Java Code
• Example:
• public class Demo {
• public static void main(String[] args) {
• System.out.println("Hello, Java!");
• }
• }
Memory Management
• • Heap and Stack
• • Garbage Collection
Common Java Mistakes
• • NullPointerException
• • Immutability Issues
Java Collections Framework
• • ArrayList
• • HashMap
• • HashSet
• • PriorityQueue
HashMap for Frequency Count
• Example:
• import java.util.HashMap;
• ...
• System.out.println(frequency);
Algorithmic Thinking
• • Breaking Problems Down
• • Identifying Patterns
• • Choosing Data Structures
Recursion & Backtracking
• • Explanation + Example
Time Complexity Considerations
• • Big-O Notation Applied to Java
Common Interview Questions
• • Linked List Cycles
• • Sorting Algorithms
• • Stack-based Problems
Live Coding: Reverse String
• • Using Stack
Live Coding: Detect Cycle in Linked
List
• • Fast & Slow Pointer Approach
Problem-Solving Approach
• • Step-by-Step Breakdown
Mastering Java & DSA
• • LeetCode Practice
• • Coding Schedule
Key Takeaways & Final Tips
• • Interview Strategies
• • Best Practices
Q&A
• • Open Floor for Questions