Comprehensive Syllabus for Java Programming Language

Course Duration: 10-16 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of programming concepts (preferably C/C++) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) fundamentals

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Module 1: Introduction to Java

• History and Evolution of Java
• Features of Java (Platform Independence, OOP, Robustness, Security, etc.)
• Java Development Kit (JDK), Java Runtime Environment (JRE), and Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
• Understanding JVM Architecture and Bytecode
• Setting up Java Development Environment (Installation of JDK and IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans)
• Writing, Compiling, and Running a Simple Java Program
• Java Naming Conventions and Coding Standards

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Module 2: Java Fundamentals

• Java Tokens: Keywords, Identifiers, Literals, Operators
• Data Types and Variables
• Type Conversion and Type Casting
• Java Operators and Expressions
• Control Statements:
  • Decision Making (if, if-else, nested if, switch-case)
  • Looping Constructs (for, while, do-while)
  • Jump Statements (break, continue, return)

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Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java

• OOP Concepts (Class, Object, Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
• Defining and Creating Classes & Objects
• Constructors (Default, Parameterized, Copy Constructor)
• Method Overloading and Method Overriding
• Access Specifiers (private, protected, public, default)
• The ‘this’ and ‘super’ Keywords
• Static and Final Keywords
• Nested and Anonymous Classes
• Abstract Classes and Interfaces
• Difference Between Abstract Class and Interface

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Module 4: Arrays, Strings, and Wrapper Classes

• One-Dimensional and Multi-Dimensional Arrays
• Array Manipulation (Sorting, Searching)
• Introduction to Strings
• String Manipulation using String, StringBuffer, and StringBuilder Classes
• Java Wrapper Classes and Autoboxing-Unboxing

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Module 5: Exception Handling in Java

• Understanding Exceptions and Error Handling
• Exception Hierarchy (Checked and Unchecked Exceptions)
• try, catch, finally Blocks
• throw and throws Keywords
• Custom Exception Handling (User-Defined Exceptions)
• Best Practices in Exception Handling

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Module 6: Java Collections Framework (JCF)

• Introduction to Collections in Java
• Collection Interfaces and Classes:
  • List (ArrayList, LinkedList, Vector, Stack)
  • Set (HashSet, LinkedHashSet, TreeSet)
  • Queue (PriorityQueue, Deque)
  • Map (HashMap, LinkedHashMap, TreeMap, HashTable)
• Iterators and Enhanced For Loop
• Sorting and Searching in Collections
• Comparator and Comparable Interfaces

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Module 7: Multithreading and Concurrency

• Introduction to Threads in Java
• Creating Threads using Thread Class and Runnable Interface
• Thread Lifecycle and Thread Methods
• Synchronization and Inter-Thread Communication
• Deadlocks, Race Conditions, and Thread Safety
• Executor Framework and Callable Interface

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Module 8: File Handling and I/O Streams

• Java I/O Stream Hierarchy
• Byte Streams vs. Character Streams
• File Handling using File Class
• Reading and Writing Files using FileReader, FileWriter, BufferedReader, BufferedWriter
• Object Serialization and Deserialization
• Working with Scanner Class for Input Handling

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Module 9: Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)

• Introduction to JDBC
• Setting Up MySQL/Oracle with Java
• JDBC Architecture (Driver Types)
• Establishing a Connection, Creating and Executing SQL Queries
• PreparedStatement and CallableStatement
• ResultSet and Transaction Management
• JDBC Best Practices

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Module 10: GUI Programming with Java Swing & JavaFX

• Introduction to Swing and AWT
• Creating Windows, Frames, and Panels
• Event Handling in Java (ActionListener, MouseListener, KeyListener)
• Using Buttons, Labels, Text Fields, Checkboxes, Radio Buttons, Lists, and Menus
• Introduction to JavaFX and its Components
• Working with Scene Builder

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Module 11: Networking in Java

• Introduction to Networking Concepts
• Java Networking API (Socket, ServerSocket, DatagramSocket)
• Establishing Client-Server Communication
• Working with URL and URLConnection Classes
• HTTP Requests and Responses Handling

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Module 12: Java 8 and Beyond (Latest Features)

• Introduction to Java 8 Features
• Lambda Expressions
• Functional Interfaces and Method References
• Streams API and Collectors
• Default and Static Methods in Interfaces
• Optional Class and its Usage
• Introduction to Modules in Java 9+

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Module 13: Advanced Topics in Java

• Reflection API
• Annotations in Java
• Generics in Java
• Java Design Patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc.)
• Introduction to Microservices with Spring Boot
• Unit Testing with JUnit and TestNG

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Module 14: Project Work and Case Studies

• Implementing Real-World Applications using Java
• Mini Projects:
  • Student Management System
  • Library Management System
  • Employee Management System
  • Banking System
  • E-commerce Application
• Debugging and Performance Optimization
• Best Coding Practices and Code Review

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