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Introduction to Java

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.

Status: Development Environment
Status: Java
BeginnerCourse11 hours

Featured reviews

KS

4.0Reviewed May 26, 2021

The 1st module is really not necessary although the teachings in module 2 and module 3 were amazing and I understood everything

AB

5.0Reviewed Sep 8, 2021

This course is really very helpful. It has helped me a lot to understand the basics of Java programming.

DG

4.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2025

This course needs to be updated to include latest enhancements in java. Like Switch statement, for loop enhancements etc

MK

4.0Reviewed Jan 8, 2022

I think this course could be done with cmd as its an introduction to JAVA So its better to learn on that platform before going to eclipse

NS

4.0Reviewed May 22, 2021

It is a very good platform to learn java language for beginner. This course clear the basic concept of java that implies how the principle of java code works.

MS

4.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2022

I have been programming in Java for a year. Learning this course was a review of Java for me and it was very useful. Thanks Coursera Team

JJ

5.0Reviewed Aug 21, 2022

Some of the use cases were confusing but overall I enjoyed the course and I feel that I learned a lot

DS

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2023

Excellent course, the structure of the course itself is well made. Highly recommended for any individual who wants to start with the basics of Java programming.

SK

4.0Reviewed Jul 21, 2022

It was a great experience overall. But 4 stars because some things (which I already know from school) were a bit confusing to understand (in the way it is explained) in the learning course.

VJ

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2024

This is very nice course I learn this course and understand all thing perfectly And understand java with more examples

RO

5.0Reviewed Aug 24, 2021

The course it was very useful in terms of how to implement the core objectives of Java Fundamentals.....

MK

5.0Reviewed May 20, 2022

it has been a fantastic and a very special jaurny throughout the whole course.i have learned a lot.Thanks For Letting me Complete the Course....!

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