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Introduction to Java

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Introduction to Java

This course is part of Core Java Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2,249 reviews

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Describe the Java product offerings, and the key benefits of Java.
Explain how to use basic Java syntax and data types.
Use Java expressions, operators, branching and looping statements, to write simple Java code.

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Tools you'll learn

Java Programming

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Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This Course is the first of a series of courses that make up the Core Java Specialization. The Core Java Specialization, in turn, is part of a series of programming specializations, derived from LearnQuest's private Java Bootcamps, designed to provide the skill set necessary to be hired as an IT developer using Java in many corporate environments.

This course includes hands-on practice and will give you a solid knowledge of the Java language. After completing this course, you will be able to identify Java’s benefits, program in basic Java syntax using Java data types, and incorporate branches and loops. The audience for this course: - Anyone interested in learning Java - Programmers - Technical Managers - Application Developers Prerequisites: To be successful with this course, you should understand the fundamentals of software development in either a procedural or object-oriented language.

Module details

This module introduces Java, its origins, and why it remains a widely used programming language. You explore the core benefits of Java, its different editions, and how they are used in real-world applications. The module concludes with installing the JDK and running your first Java program to confirm your development setup.

What's included

11 videos6 readings4 assignments

11 videosTotal 36 minutes

Overview of the Core Java Specialization3 minutes
Course Overview1 minute
Module Introduction and Benefits of Java1 minute
Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA)4 minutes
Key Benefits: Packages, Syntax and Libraries7 minutes
Key Benefits: Connectivity and Performance7 minutes
Java Product Suite3 minutes
Java Standard Edition (SE)2 minutes
Jakarta EE (formerly known as Java EE)5 minutes
Java Micro Edition (ME)0 minutes
JDK Installation and Demo5 minutes

6 readingsTotal 40 minutes

The Java Incident Files8 minutes
Welcome to the Introduction to Java Course3 minutes
Course Syllabus: Introduction to Java9 minutes
Java Ecosystem Popularity - Versions and Frameworks4 minutes
Java at the Crossroads8 minutes
Remember This: Welcome to Java8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 57 minutes

Benefits of Java - Knowledge Check9 minutes
Editions - Quiz9 minutes
Install JDK and Verify Installation - Quiz9 minutes
Welcome to Java - Exam30 minutes

This module builds foundational Java skills by introducing basic syntax, naming conventions, and simple programs. You then focus on primitive data types, wrapper classes, and arrays through guided videos, hands-on labs, and practice activities. The module concludes by reinforcing these concepts through applied exercises and a graded assessment.

What's included

11 videos4 readings4 assignments2 ungraded labs2 plugins

11 videosTotal 72 minutes

Java Types - Syntax3 minutes
A Simple Java Program7 minutes
Java Naming Conventions4 minutes
Experience the Lab Environment3 minutes
Primitive Data Types5 minutes
Creating Primitives8 minutes
Lab Solution Summary2 minutes
Optional: Full Lab Walkthrough21 minutes
Wrapper Classes4 minutes
Arrays7 minutes
Wrappers and Arrays Demo7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 29 minutes

Importing Lab Starters and/or Solutions10 minutes
The Case of the Disappearing Data8 minutes
Java 8 Javadocs - Bookmark1 minute
Remember This: Java Language Types10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 57 minutes

Getting Started - Knowledge Check9 minutes
Primitive Data Types - Knowledge Check9 minutes
Wrapper classes and Arrays - Knowledge Check9 minutes
Java Language Fundamentals: Types - Exam30 minutes

2 ungraded labsTotal 45 minutes

Experience the Lab Environment15 minutes
Using Primitive Data Types30 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

Activity: Primitives15 minutes
Activity: Arrays15 minutes

This module focuses on controlling program logic in Java using operators, conditional statements, and loops. You learn how to make decisions in code, repeat actions efficiently, and manage execution flow through hands-on activities and a dedicated lab. The module concludes by reinforcing these skills through practice exercises and a graded assessment.