Getting Started with Programming in Java

By Jim Wilson
This course provides you with everything you need to know to get started programming in Java and serves as a strong foundation for all Java-based development environments including client-based, server-side, Android, and big data platforms.
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Rating
(163)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Feb 13, 2020
Duration
4h 42m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 1m
Creating Your First Java App
Introduction 1m Creating Your App with IntelliJ 6m IDE, JDK, and JRE 4m Running from the Command Line 3m Locating the Java Command 2m Statement Structure and Whitespace 2m Comments 3m Using Comments in Code 5m Introducing Packages 5m Using Packages 5m Summary 3m
Variables, Data Types, and Math Operators
Introduction 1m Variables 4m Primitive Data Types 6m Primitive Types Are Stored by Value 2m Arithmetic Operators 3m Prefix, Postfix, and Compound Assignment Operators 5m Operator Precedence 2m A Closer Look at Operator Precedence 5m Type Conversion 4m A Closer Look at Type Conversion 4m Summary 3m
Conditional Logic and Block Statements
Introduction 1m Conditional Logic and Relational Operators 4m If-else Statement 3m Creating the CalcEngine Project 3m Logical Operators 5m Logical vs. Conditional 3m Block Statements 5m Using Block Statements in CalcEngine 4m Switch Statement 3m Using Switch Statement and Conditional Assignment 3m Summary 3m
Looping and Arrays
Introduction 1m While Loops 4m Do-while Loop 4m For Loop 3m Arrays 5m CalcEngine with Parallel Arrays 6m For-each Loop 3m CalcEngine with For-each Loop 3m Summary 3m
Understanding Methods
Introduction 1m Declaring and Calling Methods 5m Parameters 2m Parameter Passing Behavior 2m Exiting a Method 4m Returning a Value 3m CalcEngine with Methods 5m Command-line Arguments 3m CalcEngine Command-line Arguments 5m Running CalcEngine with Command-line Arguments 3m Summary 2m
Working with Strings
Introduction 1m String Class 3m String Equality 5m String Methods and String Conversions 4m Adding String Support to CalcEngine 5m Making CalcEngine Interactive 6m Running CalcEngine Interactively 4m StringBuilder 4m Building String Output in CalcEngine 5m Summary 2m
String Formatting
Introduction 3m String Concatenation vs. Formatting 4m Parts of a Format Specifier 3m Displaying Radix 2m Managing Width and Padding 3m Grouping Values 2m Controlling Appearance of Positive and Negative Values 4m CalcEngine with String Formatting 3m Argument Index 4m Summary 2m
More About Data Types
Introduction 1m Understanding Time 3m Local and Global Date/Time 3m Adding Date Arithmetic to CalcEngine 5m Displaying CalcEngine Date Results 2m Formatting Dates 3m Primitive Wrapper Classes 3m CalcEngine with Word and Number Support 4m Classes and Interfaces 3m Summary 2m
Description
Course info
Rating
(163)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Feb 13, 2020
Duration
4h 42m
Description

Java is one of the most popular and widely-used programming languages in the world. It is supported by billions of devices. Whether you are interested in client-based, server-side, Android, or big data development, understanding how to program in Java is a critical part of being successful. In this course, Getting Started with Programming in Java, you will learn everything you need to know to get started developing applications using the Java programming language. First, you will learn how to create an application, structure statements, declare variables, use primitive types, and provide application control flow. Next, you will explore how to work with more sophisticated language elements such as arrays, methods, and parameters. Finally, you will discover how to accept command-line arguments, interact with the user, and work with rich data types such as strings and dates. When you are finished with this course, you will have the foundational knowledge of the Java programming language that will enable you to become a successful Java programmer.

About the author
Jim Wilson
About the author

Jim Wilson is president of JW Hedgehog, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in solutions for the Android, iOS, and Microsoft platforms. Jim has over 30 years of software engineering experience, with the past 15 years heavily focused on creating mobile device and location-based solutions.

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Section Introduction Transcripts
Section Introduction Transcripts

Course Overview
Hi, everyone. My name is Jim Wilson. Welcome to my course. Getting started with Programming in Java. I'm managing partner of JWHH, LLC, and I've had the good fortune to have been a professional software developer, now, for over 35 years. Did you know that Java is the most sought‑after programming language skill? Java's used to develop everything from smartphone apps to websites to server‑side processes to the many smart device features that make up the Internet of Things. In addition, a recent survey listed Java as one of the five most important skills for data scientists and big data processing. In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started working in Java. Some of the major topics we cover include variables, data types and operators, string and date processing, language constructs and control flow, methods and parameter handling. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to begin working in any of the many environments that rely on Java. Now, this is a beginner course and therefore makes no assumptions on prior programming experience. So I hope you'll join me as we learn Java programming, with the course, Getting Started with Programming and Java, at Pluralsight.

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