Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

Name: Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming
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Overview

This course provides an introduction to the Java language and object-oriented programming, including an overview of Java syntax and how it differs from a language like Python. Students will learn how to write custom Java classes and methods, and how to test their code using unit testing and test-driven development. Topics include basic data structures like Arrays and ArrayLists and overloading methods.

Syllabus 3

Module 1 : Introduction to Java, Classes, & Eclipse 8.5 hours
Welcome to Java! This first module provides an introduction to the Java language and object-oriented programming. It includes an overview of Java syntax, in particular, how it differs from a language like Python. Topics will include variables and data types, loops and conditionals, printing to the…
Module 2 : Unit Testing, Arrays, & ArrayLists 6 hours
In this module, you will be taught to test your code to get it working. The best way to do this is to write a set of unit tests that you can run against your program, at any time. In this module, we'll learn how to do unit testing in Java, and why we want to do it. We’ll also learn all about Java A…
Module 3 : Static Variables, Methods, & Polymorphism Using Overloading 5 hours
So far, we’ve been defining variables as instance variables in our Java classes. Instance variables are just variables defined inside a class, and every instance of a class can have a different value for an instance variable. In this module, we’ll look at defining static variables in our Java class…

Skills you'll practise

Computer Programming Java Programming

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
Taught by University of Pennsylvania, one of the strongest names in its field.
Self-paced: start any time.
A clear syllabus (3 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

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Taught by

Brandon KrakowskyLecturer, School of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Pennsylvania is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (94/100).