Introduction to Programming Using Java SE 7 Training in Cambridge

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Course Description

 
Welcome to Introduction to Programming Using Java. This course introduces you to general programming concepts, and it can serve as the foundation course for a complete path in computer programming skills. You will learn the basic concepts of programming using Java as the tool for learning.
Course Length: 1 Days
Course Tuition: $390 (US)

Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with using personal computers with a mouse and keyboard. Basic typing skills are mandatory. Students should be comfortable in the use of the Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista environment, or Windows 7 environment.

Course Outline

 

Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming

  • Topic 1A: Overview of Programming
  • Topic 1B: Introduction to the Software Development Life Cycle

Lesson 2: Creating Simple Programs

  • Topic 2A: Work with Variables
  • Topic 2B: Work with Operators
  • Topic 2C: Control Program Execution
  • Topic 2D: Work with Arrays

Lesson 3: Creating Programs Using Methods

  • Topic 3A: Create Methods
  • Topic 3B: Work with Built-in Methods

Lesson 4: Implementing the Object-Oriented Methodology

  • Topic 4A: Create a Class
  • Topic 4B: Create an Object
  • Topic 4C: Create a Constructor
  • Topic 4D: Create a Subclass

Lesson 5: Handling Programming Errors

  • Topic 5A: Fix Syntax Errors
  • Topic 5B: Fix Logical Errors
  • Topic 5C: Fix Runtime Errors

Java Programming Uses & Stats

Java Programming is Used For:
Android & IOS Development Software Products Video Games Desktop GUI's
Difficulty
Popularity
Year Created
1995
Pros

Most Commonly Used: 
According to Oracle, three billion devices run on Java.  And, because of its real-world applications, it consistently ranks at the top of the TIOBE Programming Community Index. 

Great Career Choice: 
Some of the fastest-growing salaries in the U.S. in 2018 are for Java developers.  (Glassdoor)  

Android Apps Development:
Developers predominatly use their Java skills in building apps for Google's Android. The Android platform is the number one mobile paltform in the world

It Can Run On Any Platform:
Java can compile on Windows and run the same compiled file on Linux, Windows and Mac.

Great Supporting IDE's:
Over the years, coding in Java has become simpler with the introduction of open source development tools, i.e. Eclipse and NetBeans that use Java capabilities for debugging.  
 

Cons

Uses a Lot of Memory:
Performance can be significantly slower with Java and more memory-consuming than natively compiled languages such as C or C++.

Difficulty in Learning: 
Learning Java can be a bit challenging if you are a beginner.  However, once you get the hang of Object Oriented Programming and a decent grasp of the syntax, you will be well on your way.

Slow Start Up Times:
There is quite a bit of one-time initialization done by JDK classes before compiling as well as loading classes and verification (making sure code doesn't do evil things, all of which takes longer that some other languages such as C. 

Verbose and Complex Code:
Long, over-complicated sentences make code less readable and scannable. Compare to let's say Python, we can see how clear Python code appears: It doesn’t require semicolons; uses “and,” “or,” and “not” as operators instead of Java’s “&&,” “||,” and “!”; and generally has fewer bells and whistles such as parentheses or curly braces.

Commercial License Cost:
Companies have to prepare for the changes that Oracle will institute in 2019 . Today, the current version of Java is free and available for redistribution for general purpose computing. However, If you are a DEVELOPER, Oracle recommends you review the roadmap information for Java SE 8 and beyond and take appropriate action depending on the type of application you develop and your distribution mode.

Java Programming Job Market
Average Salary
$102,000
Job Count
26,856
Top Job Locations

New York City 
San Jose
Washington D.C, 

Complimentary Skills to have along with Java Programming

- If you are an experienced Java developer, learning a complimentary language to Java should come much more naturally.  As an example JetBrains recently created the Kotlin programming language which is officially supported by Google for mobile development.  Kotlin compiles to Java bytecode and runs on the JVM; it's purported to address many of Java's shortcomings...

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