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.
Introduction to Java
Introduction to Java
This course is part of Core Java Specialization
Instructor: Evan Bergman
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Approx. 11 hours
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What you'll learn
Describe the Java product offerings, and the key benefits of Java.
Explain how to use basic Java syntax and data types.
Use Java expressions, operators, branching and looping statements, to write simple Java code.
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce you to Java, examine the benefits of Java, and the ways in which Java is packaged. We will see how Java can be installed, and we will demo "Hello World" in Java.
What's included
11 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
This module introduces a bit of basic Java syntax, but primarily focuses on Java's primitive types, and their wrapper classes. This module concludes with a brief introduction to the associated lab environment within your browser and learning to configure the environment to work in the best fashion for yourself. You then proceed to open the IDE used in this environment, Eclipse, and review the different elements within it. Finally, you will be reading for lab exercises related to this module.
What's included
11 videos2 readings1 assignment2 ungraded labs2 plugins
This module covers Java Fundamentals of writing simple expressions, using operators, branching, and looping.
What's included
11 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab2 plugins
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WE
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2022
tricky course for me, i had not remebered how much, the little things hem me up, but i learn patience and practice, which i will use to continue to grow with these courses.
MK
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Reviewed on Jan 9, 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
GM
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Reviewed on Dec 1, 2021
Amazing training!
Recommended if you're interested in Computer Science
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