Getting Started with Java

Overview/Description

To introduce the main principles and elements of the Java language

Target Audience

Novice programmers with an understanding of basic programming concepts who want to learn Java; programmers proficient in another programming language who want to move to Java; programmers experienced in the Java language who want to take the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 exam

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic programming principles; experience in another programming or scripting language, such as Visual Basic, C, C++, or JavaScript, would be useful

Expected Duration (hours)
2.8

Lesson Objectives

Getting Started with Java

• Recognize the features of the J2SE platform and how Java programs are executed.
• Outline the object-oriented features of the Java language.
• Create a basic Java class to model a real-world object.
• Identify the new features of J2SE 1.4.
• Create and execute a Java application.
• Create, compile, and execute a Java application.
• Specify the appropriate use of lexical elements in Java.
• Use Java primitive types and literal values to declare variables.
• Identify the code used to declare and initialize Java strings and arrays.
• Work with data types, strings, and arrays in Java.