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Java Fundamentals

Build, organize, test, and debug Java applications using modern language features, collections, object-oriented design, files, exceptions, and tests.

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30 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Skills you will practice

Enterprise · Java Fundamentals
Enterprise · Java Runtime And Project Setup
Enterprise · Values Types And Control Flow
Enterprise · Methods And Program Decomposition
Enterprise · Classes Objects And Encapsulation
Enterprise · Collections And Generics

Prerequisites

No prior experience is required; basic computer and file-management skills are helpful.

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

No prior experience is required; basic computer and file-management skills are helpful.

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

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01Java Runtime and Project SetupBuild practical skill in java runtime and project setup and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Java Runtime and Project Setup: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Java Runtime and Project Setup in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Java Runtime and Project Setup in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Java Runtime and Project Setup safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Java Runtime and Project Setup Example in Java Fundamentals

Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Java Runtime and Project Setup Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Java Runtime and Project Setup, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Java Runtime and Project Setup in Java Fundamentals

Java Fundamentals — Java Runtime and Project Setup lab: Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

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02Values, Types, and Control FlowBuild practical skill in values, types, and control flow and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Values, Types, and Control Flow: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Values, Types, and Control Flow in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Values, Types, and Control Flow in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Values, Types, and Control Flow safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Values, Types, and Control Flow Example in Java Fundamentals

Represent a small order or profile using appropriate types, then validate or convert input from text.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Values, Types, and Control Flow Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Values, Types, and Control Flow, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Values, Types, and Control Flow in Java Fundamentals

Java Fundamentals — Values, Types, and Control Flow lab: Represent a small order or profile using appropriate types, then validate or convert input from text.

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03Methods and Program DecompositionBuild practical skill in methods and program decomposition and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Methods and Program Decomposition: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Methods and Program Decomposition in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Methods and Program Decomposition in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Methods and Program Decomposition safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Methods and Program Decomposition Example in Java Fundamentals

Extract repeated logic into a function, call it with several inputs, and test one boundary case.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Methods and Program Decomposition Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Methods and Program Decomposition, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Methods and Program Decomposition in Java Fundamentals

Java Fundamentals — Methods and Program Decomposition lab: Extract repeated logic into a function, call it with several inputs, and test one boundary case.

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04Classes, Objects, and EncapsulationBuild practical skill in classes, objects, and encapsulation and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation Example in Java Fundamentals

Create a small domain type with validation, one behavior method, and a test that protects an invariant.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation in Java Fundamentals

Java Fundamentals — Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation lab: Create a small domain type with validation, one behavior method, and a test that protects an invariant.

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05Collections and GenericsBuild practical skill in collections and generics and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Collections and Generics: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Collections and Generics in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Collections and Generics in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Collections and Generics safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Collections and Generics Example in Java Fundamentals

Store a small dataset in an appropriate collection, update it, search it, and explain why the chosen structure fits.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Collections and Generics Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Collections and Generics, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Collections and Generics in Java Fundamentals

Java Fundamentals — Collections and Generics lab: Store a small dataset in an appropriate collection, update it, search it, and explain why the chosen structure fits.

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06Exceptions, Files, and ResourcesBuild practical skill in exceptions, files, and resources and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Exceptions, Files, and Resources: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Exceptions, Files, and Resources in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Exceptions, Files, and Resources in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Exceptions, Files, and Resources safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Exceptions, Files, and Resources Example in Java Fundamentals

Read a small text or JSON file, transform one value, write a new output file, and handle a missing input.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Exceptions, Files, and Resources Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Exceptions, Files, and Resources, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Interfaces, Inheritance, and CompositionBuild practical skill in interfaces, inheritance, and composition and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition Example in Java Fundamentals

Create a small domain type with validation, one behavior method, and a test that protects an invariant.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Testing and Application StructureBuild practical skill in testing and application structure and connect it to the outcomes of Java Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Testing and Application Structure: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Testing and Application Structure in Java Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Testing and Application Structure in Java Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Testing and Application Structure safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Testing and Application Structure Example in Java Fundamentals

Write a small test suite for one function, service, route, or component with success and failure cases.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Testing and Application Structure Problems in Java Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Testing and Application Structure, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Build a Java Inventory Management Application

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Java Runtime and Project Setup: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Java Runtime and Project Setup in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Java Runtime and Project Setup Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Java Runtime and Project Setup Problems in Java Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Java Runtime and Project Setup in Java Fundamentals

Values, Types, and Control Flow: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Values, Types, and Control Flow in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Values, Types, and Control Flow Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Values, Types, and Control Flow Problems in Java Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Values, Types, and Control Flow in Java Fundamentals

Methods and Program Decomposition: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Methods and Program Decomposition in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Methods and Program Decomposition Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Methods and Program Decomposition Problems in Java Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Methods and Program Decomposition in Java Fundamentals

Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation Problems in Java Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation in Java Fundamentals

Collections and Generics: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Collections and Generics in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Collections and Generics Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Collections and Generics Problems in Java Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Collections and Generics in Java Fundamentals

Exceptions, Files, and Resources: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Exceptions, Files, and Resources in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Exceptions, Files, and Resources Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Exceptions, Files, and Resources Problems in Java Fundamentals

Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Interfaces, Inheritance, and Composition Problems in Java Fundamentals

Testing and Application Structure: Core Concepts for Java Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Testing and Application Structure in Java Fundamentals

Build a Practical Testing and Application Structure Example in Java Fundamentals

Debug Common Testing and Application Structure Problems in Java Fundamentals

Capstone Project

Build a Java Inventory Management Application

Acceptance criteria

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