- Provider Udacity
- Cost Free Online Course
- Session Self Paced
- Language English
- Duration 6 weeks long
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Overview
Taking this course will provide you with a basic foundation in Java syntax, which is the first step towards becoming a successful Java developer. You’ll learn how computers make decisions and how Java keeps track of information through variables and data types. You’ll learn to create conditional statements, functions, and loops to process information and solve problems. You’ll even learn to use IntelliJ, a Java IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that professional developers use, to build, compile, and debug your code. These are foundational programming skills, and mastering them is a must for all aspiring programmers. This course is the first in our Java Programming course series. After you complete this course, you'll be ready to take Object Oriented Programming in Java.
Why Take This Course?
Java is the one of the most popular programming languages in the world today. It works on any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc), and is the core language used in developing Android apps. It’s a great first language for any aspiring programmer, so whether you want to program Android apps, web apps, or simply learn the foundational skills that all programmers use, this course is a great place to start!
Syllabus
Lesson 1: Variables
Discover the basic idea behind programing and write your first Java program. Use variables to store and retrieve information.
Lesson 2: Methods and Conditionals
Use if-else statements and switch-case statements to write Java programs to tackle any decision making scenario
Lesson 3: Functions
Create functions in Java. Declare methods with input arguments and return types. Then, call the functions you create.
Lesson 4: Loops
Use for and while loops to iterate over a block of code. Learn how to write nested loops. Use 2D arrays to store and retrieve information.
Lesson 5: IntelliJ and Debugging
Learn how to install and use the IntelliJ Integrated Development Environment(IDE) and how to find and solve problems in code.
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Still, it's just a good course, not perfect. I found it to be rather simply and lacking in certain parts and something that bothered me is that the quizzes where multiple choice most of the time. I think it's a lot better to have someone write code several times so they remember it, instead of ha…
Basic knowledge of Java and very Help to understand basic concepts of java.
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