Java Utilities

Overview/Description

To enable the learner to use the classes and methods of the java.lang, java.util, java.io, and java.nio packages

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)
3.2

Lesson Objectives

Java Utilities

• Use the methods of the Java Math class to carry out computations.
• Create wrapper objects and use wrapper class utility methods to manipulate primitive values.
• Use the String and StringBuffer classes to manipulate strings in Java.
• Use the java.lang.System class to access system resources.
• Use the Java String class to manipulate strings and define regular expressions.
• Use the Collection interface and associated methods to develop specific behavior requirements.
• Use Java's Collection Framework to modify, sort, and search collections.
• Use a collection class to sort and modify a list.
• Use the classes of the java.io package to read and write data.
• Use the classes of the java.nio package to access files, buffers, and channels.
• Write code to read and copy files in Java.