Java programming (EN/NL/FR)

During this training, we will learn the basics of programming in Java. In this five-day ABIS course, we will study the syntax of Java, as well as how it is used in an object oriented application.

Java is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. It is fully object oriented in nature, and highly suitable to create well-structured, full-stack applications.

In this Java Programming course, participants

• will study the basic syntax of Java
• will apply Java in using the OO concepts of associations, inheritance and polymorphism
• get an overview of the most used predefined classes/libraries; like String, Collections, Date/Time, I/O
• are introduced to the concept of functional programming (lambdas)

Intended for

Application developers who want to learn object oriented programming in Java.

Backgroud

• Programming experience is required (see course Programming fundamentals);
• Knowledge of OO principles (see course OO concepts and techniques) is a must.

You can test yourself to see if you have enough background by filling out the on-line self-test "OO concepts" and the online selftest "introduction to programming".

Main topics

• Introduction
  • a first Java application 
  • compiling and running of Java applications 
• Java syntax
  • variables and data types - arrays - Strings - type conversions (autoboxing)
  • operators
  • expressions
  • control flow
• Java building blocks
  • packages - classes - objects
  • methods - initialization - constructors
  • overloading
  • inner classes - access control
• Java applications
  • program structure
  • Java documentation
  • jar files
  • Java beans
• Inheritance and polymorphism
  • concepts
  • overriding - casting
  • modifiers
  • abstract classes and interfaces
  • enums
• Exception handling
  • catching and handling exceptions
  • throwing exceptions
  • creating custom exceptions
  • try-with-resources
• Collections
  • List - Set - Map - Queue
  • generics
  • Iterator and sorting
  • Arrays and Collections utility classes
• Utilities
  • date/time
  • formatting numbers
• File I/O
  • byte, character and object streams
  • reading files
  • command line I/O
• Introduction to functional programming
  • functional interfaces
  • lambda expressions
  • stream basics

Training method

Using object orientation in the Java language is explained in theory and illustrated with examples. During the course, the participants can put this into practice with a lot of exercises.

Delivered as a live, interactive training: available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

Certificate

At the end of the session, the participant receives a 'Certificate of Completion'.

Duration
5 days.