This course will enable participants to:
- Write Java code that uses variables, arrays, conditional and loop constructs of achieve program objectives
- Identify modular programming principles
- Access and create static fields and methods
- Encapsulate a class using access modifiers and overloaded constructors
- Manipulate numeric, text, and string data using appropriate Java operators
- Set environment variables to allow the Java compiler and runtime executables to function properly
- Create simple Java classes and use object references to access fields and methods in a class
- Demonstrate polymorphism by implementing a Java interface
- Handle a checked exception in a Java application
- Use a Predicate Lambda expression as the argument to a method
- Define and implement a simple class hierarchy that supports application requirements
Pre-requisites
- This is an introductory level and beginner friendly course.
- Some basic knowledge of programming (listed below) will be helpful but not compulsory:
- Basic Syntax
- Data Types
- Variables
- Keywords
- Strings
- Basic Operators
- Decision Making
- Loops
- Arrays
- Basic understanding of operating systems and software
Hardware & Software
This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform. Participants must own a zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. This can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download
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Course Outline
What is a Java Program
- Key features of the Java language
- Java technology and development environment
- Running and testing a Java program
Creating a Java Main class
- Java classes
- The Main method
- Adding a Main method
Data in the Cart
- Introducing variables
- Working with strings
- Working with numbers
- Manipulating numeric data
Managing Multiple Items
- Working with conditions
- Using IF statements
- Working with a list of items
- Processing a list of items
Describing Objects and Classes
- Working with objects and classes
- Defining fields and methods
- Declaring, instantiating, and initializing objects
- Working with object references
- Doing more with arrays
Manipulating and Formatting the Data in Your Program
- Using the String class
- Using the Java API docs
- Using the StringBuilder class
- More about primitive data types
- More numeric operators
- Promoting and casting variables
Creating and Using Methods
- Using methods
- Method arguments and return values
- Static methods and variables
- How arguments are passed to a method
- Overloading a method
Using Encapsulation
- Access control
- Encapsulation
- Overloading constructors
More on Conditionals
- Relational and conditional operators
- More ways to use IF/ELSE constructs
- Using switch statements
- Using the Netbeans debugger
More on Arrays and Loops
- Working with dates
- Parsing the args array
- Two-dimensional arrays
- Alternate looping constructs
- Nesting loops
- The ArrayList class
Using Inheritance
- Overview
- Working with subclasses and superclasses
- Overriding methods in the superclass
- Creating and extending abstract classes
Using Interfaces
- Polymorphism
- Polymorphism in the JDK foundation classes
- Using interfaces
- Local-variable type inference
- Using the List interface
- Introducing Lambda expressions
Handling Exceptions
- Overview
- Propagation of exceptions
- Catching and throwing exceptions
- Handling multiple exceptions and errors
Deploying and Maintaining the Soccer Application
- Packages, JARs, architecture
- Application modification and requirements
Understanding Modules
- The Module system
- JARs
- Module declarations
- Modular JDK
JShell
- Testing code
- JShell basics
- JShell in an IDE
Certificate Obtained and Conferred by
1. Certificate of Completion from Oracle
Certificate of Completion from Oracle will be issued to participants who have met at least 75% attendance and passed the prescribed assessment(s).
2. Statement of Attainment from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), Statement of Attainment (SOAs) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to certify that the participant has achieved the following Competency Standard(s):
- TSC Title (TSC Code): Applications Development (ICT-DIT-3002-1.1)
3. External Certification Exam
This course will prepare participants to sit for the following exam.
Certification: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8/11/17 Programmer
Exam: Java SE Programmer I exam
The exam is optional, and the exam voucher can be purchased from our E-shop.
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More Information
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