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Java Introduction - 2 days

Objectives

This course covers the basic syntax and process of writing Java programs for programmers who are familiar with programming in another language.

Expected outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

Write simple programs in Java, that use:

Variables, arrays, tests and loops
Simple classes and functions.

Understand programs written in Java.
Understand some of the standard Java Abstract Windows Toolkit.

Audience

This course is aimed at programmers who want to learn the Java language and environment. Experience with Java is not necessary.

Prerequisites

As the course contains many hands-on exercises, recent, practical experience with another programming language, such as Pascal, BASIC, C or C++ is required. Understanding of programming terms such as variable, array, test, loop, subroutine is necessary.

Outline

Java concepts

What is Java?
A brief history
Standalone Java programs
Java applets
The JDK
Microsoft J++

The basics

Creating a program
Using the Java 'compiler' (javac)
Running a Java program (java)
The minimal Java program
Variables
Input and Output
Decision structures

Moving on

Strings and StringBuffers
Looping
Operators
Arrays
Shorthand operators
Functions

Now to the good stuff

Classes
Inheritance
Interfaces
Exceptions
Packages

User interfaces

An introduction to the AWT
Swing classes
Controls
Content containers
Listening for events

Java applets

Creating a Java applet
Viewing an applet in a browser
Using the applet viewer

Also available

Intermediate Java programming (3 days)
Advanced Java (3 days)

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