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Introduction to Java Programming

This course covers the fundamentals of Java programming, including basic programming concepts, object-oriented programming, GUI programming, data structures, and advanced topics. It is designed to take students from basic programming principles to more complex topics like threads and networking. By the end of the course, students should be proficient in Java programming.

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90 chapters, 352 modules, 924 lessons and quizzes.

  1. 01Getting Started1 modules · 2 lessons

    Getting Started

  2. 02How Computers Execute Programs3 modules · 11 lessons

    Understanding the CPU and Machine Language

    The Fetch-and-Execute Cycle

    Binary Representation and Execution

  3. 03Handling Asynchronous Events2 modules · 6 lessons

    Introduction to Asynchronous Events

    Methods for Handling Asynchronous Events

  4. 04Understanding the Java Virtual Machine4 modules · 7 lessons

    Compilation and Interpretation

    Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Basics

    Benefits of the JVM

    Just-In-Time Compilation and Other Languages on JVM

  5. 05Building Blocks of Programming4 modules · 11 lessons

    Variables and Data Types

    Assignment Statements and Basic Commands

    Control Structures

    Subroutines and Modularity

  6. 06Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals2 modules · 9 lessons

    Software Engineering and Programming Methodologies

    Modularity and Object-Oriented Programming

  7. 07Introduction to Modern User Interfaces4 modules · 11 lessons

    Evolution of User Interfaces

    Graphical User Interface Components

    Java GUI Toolkits and Event Handling

    Object-Oriented Design in GUI Programming

  8. 08Understanding the Internet and its Relationship with Java3 modules · 10 lessons

    Computer Networks and the Internet

    Internet Protocols and Services

    Java and the Internet

  9. 09Building Your First Java Application3 modules · 10 lessons

    Understanding Java Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics

    Creating and Running a Java Program

    Understanding Java Program Structure

  10. 10Understanding Variables and Primitive Types in Java4 modules · 11 lessons

    Identifiers and Variables

    Primitive Types in Java

    Literals in Java

    Variable Declarations and Usage

  11. 11Understanding Strings, Classes, and Subroutines5 modules · 15 lessons

    Built-in Subroutines and Functions

    Classes and Objects

    Operations on Strings

    Text Blocks: Multiline Strings

    Introduction to Enums

  12. 12Text Input and Output Fundamentals4 modules · 12 lessons

    Basic Output and Formatted Output

    Text Input using TextIO

    File Input/Output

    Advanced TextIO Features and Scanner

  13. 13Understanding Expressions in Java6 modules · 13 lessons

    Introduction to Expressions

    Arithmetic Operators

    Increment and Decrement Operators

    Relational and Boolean Operators

    Conditional Operator and Assignment Operators

    Operator Precedence

  14. 14Setting Up Java Programming Environments6 modules · 14 lessons

    Getting Started with Java Development

    Command Line Environment

    Eclipse IDE

    BlueJ IDE

    Java Packages

    jshell

  15. 15Control Structures for Program Flow5 modules · 13 lessons

    Blocks and Their Uses

    While Loops

    If Statements

    Control Abstraction

    Definite Assignment

  16. 16Crafting Algorithms through Stepwise Refinement4 modules · 12 lessons

    Understanding Algorithm Development

    Stepwise Refinement and Pseudocode

    The 3N+1 Problem

    Coding, Testing, and Debugging

  17. 17Loops for Repetitive Tasks3 modules · 10 lessons

    Understanding while Loops

    Understanding do..while Loops

    Controlling Loop Execution

  18. 18Mastering for Loops in Java3 modules · 11 lessons

    Understanding for Loops

    Practical Applications of for Loops

    Nested for Loops and Complex Patterns

  19. 19Mastering Conditional Statements in Java5 modules · 11 lessons

    Understanding the if Statement

    The Dangling else Problem

    Multiway Branching

    Practical Applications of if Statements

    The Empty Statement

  20. 20Mastering Switch Statements in Java4 modules · 12 lessons

    Applications of Switch Statements

    Advanced Switch Statement Topics

    Traditional Switch Statement Syntax

    Introduction to Switch Statements

  21. 21Handling Exceptions with try..catch3 modules · 9 lessons

    Understanding Exceptions

    Using try..catch Statements

    Exceptions in TextIO

  22. 22Introduction to GUI Programming with Java Swing3 modules · 7 lessons

    Drawing Shapes with Java Graphics

    Creating Graphics Programs with Java

    Introduction to Computer Animation

  23. 23Understanding Static Subroutines and Variables in Java4 modules · 11 lessons

    Defining Static Subroutines

    Calling Static Subroutines

    Using Static Subroutines in Programs

    Static Member Variables

  24. 24Introduction to Arrays4 modules · 13 lessons

    Creating and Using Arrays

    Arrays and For Loops

    Two-dimensional Arrays

    Random Access and Partially Full Arrays

  25. 25Mastering Variable Declarations in Java3 modules · 7 lessons

    Initializing Variables in Declarations

    Declaring Variables with var and Named Constants

    Understanding Variable Scope

  26. 26Understanding Subroutine Parameters6 modules · 17 lessons

    Using Parameters in Subroutines

    Formal and Actual Parameters

    Overloading Subroutines

    Subroutine Examples and Array Parameters

    Command-line Arguments and Throwing Exceptions

    Global and Local Variables

  27. 27Understanding Return Values in Functions3 modules · 8 lessons

    Return Statement Fundamentals

    Function Examples

    3N+1 Revisited

  28. 28APIs, Packages, and Modules in Java6 modules · 14 lessons

    Understanding Toolboxes and APIs

    Java's Standard Packages

    Using Classes from Packages

    Modules in Java

    Javadoc and Documentation

    Static Import

  29. 29Program Design with Subroutines3 modules · 7 lessons

    Understanding Preconditions and Postconditions

    Designing a Program with Subroutines

    The Random Mosaic Walk Program

  30. 30Understanding Objects, Classes, and Instances1 modules · 4 lessons

    Classes and Objects Fundamentals

  31. 31Understanding Objects and Classes in Java3 modules · 8 lessons

    Defining Classes and Creating Objects

    References and Null Pointers

    Accessing and Manipulating Objects

  32. 32Controlling Access to Class Members with Getters and Setters1 modules · 5 lessons

    Access Control and Getter/Setter Methods

  33. 33Arrays as Objects in Java2 modules · 7 lessons

    Arrays of Objects

    Understanding Array Variables and References

  34. 34Object Initialization and Constructors3 modules · 7 lessons

    Initializing Instance Variables

    Constructors and Object Creation

    Garbage Collection

  35. 35Programming with Objects4 modules · 12 lessons

    Using Built-in Classes

    The Object Class

    Designing Custom Classes

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

  36. 36Designing and Implementing Card Game Classes5 modules · 6 lessons

    Object-Oriented Design for Card Games

    Designing the Deck Class

    Designing the Hand Class

    The Card Class

    Example: A Simple Card Game

  37. 37Understanding 'this' and 'super' in Java3 modules · 10 lessons

    The 'this' Variable

    The 'super' Variable

    Using 'super' and 'this' as Constructors

  38. 38Timers, Keyboard Events, and State Machines4 modules · 12 lessons

    Timers and Animation

    Focus Events

    Keyboard Events and Input Focus

    State Machines

  39. 39Introduction to Basic GUI Components6 modules · 10 lessons

    Using JLabel

    Working with JCheckBox

    Understanding JTextField and JTextArea

    Using JSlider

    Common Properties and Methods of GUI Components

    Working with JButton

  40. 40Array Details and Advanced Concepts4 modules · 7 lessons

    Array Basics and Syntax

    For-each Loops for Array Processing

    Variable Arity Methods

    Array Literals and Creation

  41. 41Array Processing Techniques4 modules · 10 lessons

    Array Processing Examples

    Standard Array Methods

    RandomStrings Revisited and Parallel Arrays

    Dynamic Arrays

  42. 42ArrayList and Parameterized Types in Java3 modules · 8 lessons

    Introduction to ArrayList and Parameterized Types

    Wrapper Classes and Autoboxing

    Programming with ArrayList

  43. 43Introduction to Java Records4 modules · 9 lessons

    Complex Example: Representing Complex Numbers

    Benefits of Java Records

    Basic Java Records

    Advanced Record Syntax

  44. 44Searching and Sorting Algorithms4 modules · 11 lessons

    Searching Algorithms

    Association Lists

    Sorting Algorithms

    Shuffling an Array

  45. 45Writing Correct and Robust Programs4 modules · 9 lessons

    Understanding Correctness and Robustness

    Horror Stories: Consequences of Software Failure

    How Java Promotes Robustness

    Remaining Problems in Java

  46. 46Techniques for Writing Correct and Robust Programs4 modules · 11 lessons

    Understanding Program Correctness

    Preconditions and Postconditions

    Loop Invariants and Class Invariants

    Robust Handling of Input

  47. 47Handling Exceptions with try..catch4 modules · 13 lessons

    Understanding Exceptions

    Using try..catch Statements

    Mandatory Exception Handling and Custom Exceptions

    Throwing Exceptions

  48. 48Assertions and Annotations in Java2 modules · 7 lessons

    Understanding Assertions

    Understanding Annotations

  49. 49Analyzing Algorithm Efficiency4 modules · 10 lessons

    Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms

    Asymptotic Analysis and Big-Oh Notation

    Worst-Case, Average-Case, and Best-Case Analysis

    Comparing Algorithms and Common Functions

  50. 50Linked Data Structures and Linked Lists4 modules · 9 lessons

    Recursive Linking and Linked Lists

    Basic Linked List Processing

    Inserting into a Linked List

    Deleting from a Linked List

  51. 51Understanding Stacks, Queues, and Abstract Data Types4 modules · 12 lessons

    Introduction to Abstract Data Types

    Stacks

    Queues

    Postfix Expressions

  52. 52Binary Trees and Their Applications4 modules · 10 lessons

    Introduction to Binary Trees

    Tree Traversal Techniques

    Binary Sort Trees

    Expression Trees

  53. 53Recursive Descent Parsing and Expression Evaluation3 modules · 9 lessons

    Backus-Naur Form (BNF) Basics

    Recursive Descent Parsing

    Building Expression Trees

  54. 54Introduction to Generic Programming7 modules · 11 lessons

    What is Generic Programming?

    Generic Programming in Other Languages

    Generic Programming in Java

    The Java Collection Framework

    Iterators and For-Each Loops

    Equality and Comparison

    Generics and Wrapper Classes

  55. 55Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming1 modules · 4 lessons

    Understanding Objects and Object-Oriented Programming

  56. 56Introduction to Java Stream API4 modules · 11 lessons

    Generic Functional Interfaces

    Creating Streams

    Stream Operations

    Parallel Streams and Riemann Sum

  57. 57Understanding Black Boxes and Procedural Abstraction2 modules · 6 lessons

    Introduction to Black Boxes

    Principles of Black Boxes

  58. 58Lambda Expressions and Functional Programming4 modules · 12 lessons

    Method References

    Introduction to Lambda Expressions

    Functional Interfaces

    Lambda Expression Syntax and Usage

  59. 59Mastering Inheritance and Polymorphism6 modules · 12 lessons

    Extending Existing Classes

    Example: Vehicles

    Polymorphism

    Abstract Classes

    Final Methods and Classes

    Inheritance and Class Hierarchy

  60. 60Understanding Interfaces in Java3 modules · 10 lessons

    Defining and Implementing Interfaces

    Default Methods in Interfaces

    Interfaces as Types

  61. 61Nested Classes in Java4 modules · 14 lessons

    Static Nested Classes

    Inner Classes

    Anonymous Inner Classes

    Local Classes and Lambda Expressions

  62. 62Lists, Sets, and Priority Queues4 modules · 11 lessons

    ArrayLists and LinkedLists

    Sorting Lists

    Sets

    Priority Queues

  63. 63Maps and Their Implementations4 modules · 10 lessons

    Introduction to Maps

    The Map Interface

    Views, SubSets, and SubMaps

    Hash Tables and Hash Codes

  64. 64Practical Applications of Java Collection Framework4 modules · 12 lessons

    Symbol Tables and Maps

    Sets Inside a Map

    Using Comparators with TreeMap

    Word Counting Problem

  65. 65Creating Reusable Code with Generic Classes and Methods5 modules · 10 lessons

    Introduction to Generic Programming

    Simple Generic Classes

    Wildcard Types

    Simple Generic Methods

    Bounded Types

  66. 66Understanding I/O Streams, Readers, and Writers in Java7 modules · 16 lessons

    Introduction to I/O Streams

    Character and Byte Streams

    Using PrintWriter for Character Output

    Data Streams for Binary Data

    Reading Text Data

    The Scanner Class for Input

    Object Serialization

  67. 67Working with Files in Java3 modules · 9 lessons

    Reading and Writing Files

    Working with Files and Directories

    Using File Dialog Boxes

  68. 68Working with Files in Java3 modules · 12 lessons

    Copying Files

    Persistent Data

    Storing Objects in Files

  69. 69Networking Fundamentals in Java5 modules · 12 lessons

    Working with URLs and URLConnections

    TCP/IP and Client/Server Architecture

    Sockets in Java

    A Trivial Client/Server Example

    A Simple Network Chat Example

  70. 70Introduction to XML and DOM2 modules · 7 lessons

    Basic XML Syntax

    Working with the DOM

  71. 71Parallel Processing with Threads5 modules · 10 lessons

    Decomposing Problems for Parallel Processing

    Thread Pools and Task Queues

    Producer/Consumer Pattern and Blocking Queues

    ExecutorService Approach

    Wait and Notify Methods

  72. 72Threads and Networking Essentials5 modules · 15 lessons

    The Blocking I/O Problem

    Asynchronous Network Chat Program

    Threaded Network Server

    Using a Thread Pool

    Distributed Computing

  73. 73Networked Game Framework and Applications4 modules · 11 lessons

    Netgame Framework Overview

    Chat Room Application

    Networked TicTacToe Game

    Networked Poker Game

  74. 74Working with Images and Resources in Java4 modules · 14 lessons

    Image Basics

    Drawing and Manipulating Images

    Working with Pixels and Resources

    Cursors, Icons, and Image I/O

  75. 75Working with Actions and Buttons in Java GUI Programming6 modules · 16 lessons

    Understanding Actions and AbstractAction

    Working with Icons on Buttons

    Making Choices with Checkboxes and Radio Buttons

    Using Toolbars in Java GUI Programming

    Using Keyboard Accelerators

    Using HTML on Buttons

  76. 76Complex Swing Components and the Model-View-Controller Pattern5 modules · 10 lessons

    Understanding the Model-View-Controller Pattern

    Working with Lists and List Models

    Tables and Table Models

    Text Components and Editors

    Creating Custom Components

  77. 77Text-Oriented Programming Examples3 modules · 9 lessons

    Console-Style Input/Output Examples

    Control Statements and Subroutines

    Data Structures

  78. 78Graphical Examples from the Text6 modules · 7 lessons

    Introduction to GUI Programming with Swing

    Graphics and Animation Examples

    Event Handling Examples

    Advanced GUI Programming Examples

    Data Structures and Algorithms Examples

    Recursion and Multithreading Examples

  79. 79Building Basic GUI Applications1 modules · 5 lessons

    GUI Application Fundamentals

  80. 80Mastering GUI Layout with Swing6 modules · 17 lessons

    Understanding Layout Managers

    Working with Borders

    Practical GUI Examples

    Complex GUI Layouts

    Null Layout Manager

    Card Game Example

  81. 81Graphics and Painting Fundamentals8 modules · 17 lessons

    Understanding Graphics Context and Painting

    Coordinate System and Component Size

    Working with Colors

    Fonts and Font Usage

    Drawing Shapes

    Advanced Graphics with Graphics2D

    Example Application: Random Strings Panel

    Using JFrame to Display a JPanel

  82. 82Advanced Graphics with Graphics2D5 modules · 13 lessons

    Measuring Text

    Transparency and Alpha Blending

    Antialiasing

    Strokes and Paints

    Transforms and Shapes

  83. 83Handling Mouse Events in GUI Programming6 modules · 7 lessons

    Introduction to Mouse Events

    Event Handling Basics

    MouseEvent and MouseListener

    Working with MouseEvent Data

    MouseMotionListeners and Dragging

    Anonymous Event Handlers and Adapter Classes

  84. 84Advanced GUI Features: Menus, Dialogs, and Packaging3 modules · 11 lessons

    Creating and Using Menus

    Dialogs in Java

    Fine Points of Frames and Packaging

  85. 85Working with Two-Dimensional Arrays3 modules · 9 lessons

    Understanding Java's Representation of 2D Arrays

    Conway's Game of Life

    Checkers Game Implementation

  86. 86Understanding Recursion5 modules · 9 lessons

    Introduction to Recursion

    Recursive Binary Search

    Towers of Hanoi Problem

    Recursive Sorting Algorithm

    Blob Counting

  87. 87Effective Thread Programming5 modules · 16 lessons

    Threads vs Timers for Animation

    Recursion in Threads

    Background Computation with Threads

    Multithreading for Multiprocessing

    SwingUtilities for Thread Safety

  88. 88Introduction to Multithreading in Java4 modules · 13 lessons

    Creating and Running Threads

    Operations on Threads

    Synchronization and Mutual Exclusion

    Volatile Variables and Atomic Operations

  89. 89Advanced Java Programming Concepts4 modules · 8 lessons

    Understanding the Mandelbrot Set

    Design of the Mandelbrot Viewer Program

    Internationalization and Custom Dialogs

    Events and Preferences

  90. 90Auxiliary Files and Classes2 modules · 8 lessons

    Utility Classes

    Glossary of Terms

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