Overview
The Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer course provides a strong foundation in Java programming, focusing on key concepts required to pass the Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) exam. The course equips learners with essential skills in object-oriented programming, Java syntax, and basic program structure, building confidence for professional Java development roles.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Understand and apply fundamental Java concepts, including variables, loops, and data types.
- Develop basic object-oriented programming skills with classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Manage exceptions and use Java’s error-handling mechanisms effectively.
- Utilize core Java libraries for data manipulation, arrays, and string processing.
- Prepare for the Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) certification exam.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of computer programming concepts.
- Familiarity with general programming logic.
- An understanding of command-line operations.
- Willingness to learn object-oriented programming principles.
- Interest in building a foundational knowledge of Java for professional development.
Course Outline
- Overview of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and platform independence.
- Installation and setup of Java development environment.
- Variables, data types, and operators in Java.
- Control structures: conditionals, loops, and switches.
- Understanding classes, objects, and encapsulation.
- Inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces
- Basics of exception handling with try-catch blocks.
- Using throw, throws, and finally for effective error handling.
- Introduction to key Java libraries, including Collections and I/O.
- Working with strings, arrays, and basic data structures.