Chapter 1: Java Programming Basics & OOP Foundation

Topics:

• Introduction to Core Java

• Java Programming from Scratch

• Java Development Environment Setup (JDK, IDE)

• Basic Syntax and Structure of Java

• Variables, Data Types, and Operators

• Control Flow Statements (if, switch, loops)

• Functions and Methods

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) Concepts:

  • Classes and Objects

  • Inheritance

  • Polymorphism

  • Encapsulation

  • Abstraction

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Chapter 2: Intermediate Core Java Concepts

Topics:

• In-depth Core Java Concepts

• Arrays and Strings in Java

• Exception Handling in Java:

  • Try-Catch-Finally

  • Throw vs Throws

  • Custom Exceptions

• Working with File System in Java:

  • File Class

  • Reading/Writing Files using Streams

  • BufferedReader, FileReader, FileWriter

• Date and Time Operations:

  • Legacy Date/Calendar API

  • Java 8 Date-Time API (LocalDate, LocalTime, DateTimeFormatter)

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Chapter 3: Advanced Java Programming

Topics:

• Advanced Java Programming Concepts

  • Interfaces and Abstract Classes

  • Nested & Anonymous Classes

  • Lambda Expressions

  • Functional Interfaces

  • Java Collections Framework (List, Set, Map, etc.)

• Data Structures in Java:

  • Stack, Queue, LinkedList, HashMap

  • Time Complexity Basics

  • Real-life Examples and Use Cases

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Chapter 4: Utilities, Patterns & Career Boosters

Topics:

• Regular Expressions in Java:

  • Pattern & Matcher Class

  • Searching, Matching, Replacing Text

• Java Utilities & Helper Classes (Scanner, StringBuilder, Arrays, etc.)

• Common Java Libraries for DevOps Professionals

• Mini Projects & Practical Assignments

• Instructor Guidance & Query Resolution Support

• Interview Preparation Tips (Coding Questions, OOPS, Exception Handling)

• Use-case Scenarios for Students & Professionals