Course Objective:

Java is everywhere and inarguably the single most important technology out there. This course in Java programming is perfectly tuned for automation testers. It aims to teach Java in a manner which will allow the student to write not only the correct Java but optimized, efficient and elegant code. ​

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Course Contents

• Course Syllabus:

• Module 1: An Introduction to Java

• Module 2: The Java Programming Environment

• Module 3: Fundamental Programming Structures in Java

• Module 4: Objects and Classes

• Module 5: Inheritance

• Module 6: Interfaces, Lambda Expressions, and Inner Classes

• Module 7: Exceptions, Assertions, and Logging

• Module 8: Collections
   

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Course Syllabus:

Module 1: An Introduction to Java

• 1.1 Java as a Programming Platform

• 1.2 The Java “White Paper” Buzzwords

• 1.3 Java Applets and the Internet

• 1.4 A Short History of Java

• 1.5 Common Misconceptions about Java

Module 2: The Java Programming Environment

• 2.1 Installing the Java Development Kit

• 2.2 Using the Command-Line Tools

• 2.3 Using an Integrated Development Environment

• 2.4 JShell

Module 3: Fundamental Programming Structures in Java

• 3.1 A Simple Java Program

• 3.2 Comments

• 3.3 Data Types

• 3.4 Variables and Constants

• 3.5 Operators

• 3.6 Strings

• 3.7 Input and Output

• 3.8 Control Flow

• 3.9 Big Numbers

• 3.10 Arrays

Module 4: Objects and Classes

• 4.1 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

• 4.2 Using Predefined Classes

• 4.3 Defining Your Own Classes

• 4.4 Static Fields and Methods

• 4.5 Method Parameters

• 4.6 Object Construction

• 4.7 Packages

• 4.8 JAR Files

• 4.9 Documentation Comments

• 4.10 Class Design Hints

Module 5: Inheritance

• 5.1 Classes, Superclasses, and Subclasses

• 5.2 Object: The Cosmic Superclass

• 5.3 Generic Array Lists

• 5.4 Object Wrappers and Autoboxing

• 5.5 Methods with a Variable Number of Parameters

• 5.6 Enumeration Classes

• 5.7 Reflection

• 5.8 Design Hints for Inheritance

Module 6: Interfaces, Lambda Expressions, and Inner Classes

• 6.1 Interfaces

• 6.2 Lambda Expressions

• 6.3 Inner Classes

• 6.4 Service Loaders

• 6.5 Proxies

Module 7: Exceptions, Assertions, and Logging

• 7.1 Dealing with Errors

• 7.2 Catching Exceptions

• 7.3 Tips for Using Exceptions

• 7.4 Using Assertions

• 7.5 Logging

• 7.6 Debugging Tips

Module 8: Collections

• 8.1 The Java Collections Framework

• 8.2 Interfaces in the Collections Framework

• 8.3 Concrete Collections

• 8.4 Maps

• 8.5 Views and Wrappers

• 8.6 Algorithms

• 8.7 Legacy Collections