Learn Java with Projects: A concise practical guide to learning everything a Java professional really needs to know

Refine your Java skills by seamlessly blending foundational core concepts with hands-on coding applications

Key Features

• Gain a deep understanding of essential topics that will help you progress with Java
• Learn by working on mini-projects to help reinforce the concepts you’ve learned
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the core concepts of Java
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Learn Java with Projects bridges the gap between introductory Java guides and verbose, theoretical references. This book is crafted to build a strong foundation in Java programming, starting from the Java environment itself. It goes far beyond a superficial review of the topics; it demonstrates, with practical examples, why these fundamentals are crucial for developing a deep understanding of the language.

You'll not only learn about classes and objects but also see how these concepts are used in practical scenarios, enhancing your ability to write clean, efficient code. The engaging projects throughout the book provide real-world applications of complex topics, ensuring you can connect theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

What makes this book stand out is the expertise of its authors. Seán, a seasoned university lecturer with over 20 years of experience, brings academic rigor and real-world insights, thanks to his work with a prestigious software company. Maaike, a passionate software developer and award-winning trainer, brings hands-on experience and a love for teaching.

By the end of this book, you'll not only understand Java's core concepts and the critical advanced ones, but also gain practical experience through projects that mimic real-life challenges.

What you will learn

• Get to grips with Java fundamentals to build a strong programming foundation
• Gain a deep understanding of the critical object-oriented principles: encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
• Apply real-world scenarios using classes, objects, and interfaces
• Master exception handling for robust error management
• Explore generics and collections to manage complex data structures
• Utilize lambda expressions and streams for efficient data processing
• Complete practical projects to reinforce theoretical knowledge

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone looking to learn the core concepts of Java. If you’re learning programming (and Java) for the first time or want to upskill to Java (with experience in a different language), then this book is for you. Prior knowledge of programming is helpful but not necessary.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Java
2. Variables and Primitive Data Types
3. Operators and Casting
4. Conditional Statements
5. Understanding Iteration
6. Working with Arrays
7. Methods
8. Classes, Objects, and Enums
9. Inheritance and Polymorphism
10. Interfaces and Abstract Classes
11. Dealing with Exceptions
12. Java Core API
13. Generics and Collections
14. Lambda Expressions
15. Streams - Fundamentals
16. Streams: Advanced Concepts
17. Concurrency

Seán Kennedy is a university lecturer with over 20 years of experience in teaching. He has a PhD in IT and is Oracle-certified in Java at the Professional level (OCP). In his daily work, he teaches Java on a bespoke master's program for a highly regarded software company. He has a YouTube channel called Let's Get Certified that teaches Java at all levels and prepares candidates for Java certification. He also has similar courses on Udemy. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, walking, nature, reading, and TV.

Maaike is a software consultant and trainer with a passion for sharing her expertise to empower others in their careers. Her love for software development shows in the numerous software development projects she participated in and the many certifications she obtained. She has designed and delivered a broad spectrum of training courses catering to beginners and seasoned developers in Java, Python, C# and many other languages and frameworks. Next to that, she has authored multiple books and online courses through multiple platforms reaching over 500,000 learners across the globe.