This course provides an introduction to the Java language and object-oriented programming, including an overview of Java syntax and how it differs from a language like Python. Students will learn how to write custom Java classes and methods, and how to test their code using unit testing and test-driven development. Topics include basic data structures like Arrays and ArrayLists and overloading methods.
This course is part of the Introduction to Programming with Python and Java Specialization
About this Course
High school or college math.
“Introduction to Python Programming” Coursera course or equivalent prior knowledge of basic programming concepts.
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Identify core aspects of object-oriented programming and features of the Java language.
Use Eclipse for writing and running Java code.
Develop programs that use Java collections and apply core object-oriented programming concepts using classes, polymorphism, and method overloading.
Test code by applying principles of test-driven development using Java's unit testing framework.
Skills you will gain
- Java Tools
- Unit Testing
- Java Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Java Syntax
High school or college math.
“Introduction to Python Programming” Coursera course or equivalent prior knowledge of basic programming concepts.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Module 1 : Introduction to Java, Classes, & Eclipse
Module 2 : Unit Testing, Arrays, & ArrayLists
Module 3 : Static Variables, Methods, & Polymorphism Using Overloading
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO JAVA AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Great Lectures from Brandon. Very clear and easy to follow along. I look forward to taking future classes led by him!
Amazing course with great examples, and wasn't too easy. Learned Java Basics and happy with the new knowledge.
A 10 out of 10 course. Very well designed and the assignments are great for enhancing learning and understanding.
The course is very good, however it would be really nice to have at least one lecture about Object-Oriented Design in it.
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