Java Programming

This module introduces the Java programming language, its history, and its unique features. Students will understand why Java is widely used in software development. Topics include Java's platform independence, object-oriented programming principles, and its vast standard library. The module also highlights the installation of JDK (Java Development Kit), setting up IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse, and writing your first Java program.

Dive into the foundational concepts of Java programming. This module covers variables, data types, operators, input/output operations, and control structures such as loops and conditionals. Gain hands-on experience in writing simple Java programs and understand the execution flow of a Java application. Practical exercises include creating basic programs like calculators, number games, and more.

Explore the principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and how they are implemented in Java. Learn about classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction. This module includes practical examples such as creating a library management system or a student database to illustrate these concepts. By the end of this module, students will be confident in designing object-oriented solutions using Java.

Learn to work with Java's powerful Collections Framework, which includes classes like ArrayList, LinkedList, HashMap, HashSet, and more. This module covers how to store, retrieve, and manipulate data efficiently using these collections. Real-world use cases, such as managing a customer database or processing data for an e-commerce application, are included for hands-on learning.

Understand the importance of error handling in programming and learn how to use Java's exception handling mechanisms. This module covers try-catch blocks, throw and throws keywords, and custom exceptions. Practical scenarios include handling file I/O errors and building robust applications that gracefully recover from runtime issues.

Learn how to create and manage multiple threads in a Java application. This module covers thread lifecycle, synchronization, and inter-thread communication. Understand how to build efficient and scalable applications that take advantage of modern multi-core processors. Examples include creating a multi-threaded downloader or a task scheduler.

Gain expertise in reading from and writing to files in Java. This module covers working with streams, handling text and binary data, and using libraries like BufferedReader and FileWriter. Projects include building a log file analyzer or exporting data to files for reporting purposes.