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Introduction to Java Programming Basics

Aug 10, 2024

Java Programming Basics Lecture

Introduction

  • Presenter: Alex
  • Experience: 8 years of Java programming, Computer Science degree
  • Objective: Simplify Java learning for beginners
  • Content: Covers essential Java concepts in 13 minutes
  • Format: Weekly Java tutorials

Computers and Programming Languages

  • Computers understand only zeros and ones (binary)
  • Programming languages: Bridge between human instructions and binary code
  • Focus on Java

Setting Up Java Environment

  • Use IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ
  • Steps to create a new Java project and class:
    1. File > New > Java Project, name it
    2. Right-click source folder > New Class
    3. Check public static void main and finish

Basic Concepts

Variables and Data Types

  • Primitive Types:
    • int (integer)
    • char (character)
    • long
    • double
  • Non-Primitive Types:
    • string (String objects)
    • Objects

Example of Storing Data

int a = 5; char b = 'B'; String name = "Susan";

Methods for String Manipulation

  • .toUpperCase(): Convert to uppercase
  • .toLowerCase(): Convert to lowercase
System.out.println(name.toUpperCase()); // Output: SUSAN

Creating Custom Methods

  • Syntax: public static void methodName(parameters) { // code }
  • Example: Method to add exclamation mark to a string
public static String addExclamation(String s) { return s + "!"; } String exclaimed = addExclamation("Hello"); System.out.println(exclaimed); // Output: Hello!

Using Multiple Classes

  • Create a new class, e.g., Animal
  • Create methods within the new class
public class Animal { public String iAmDog() { return "I am a dog"; } } Animal a = new Animal(); String dog = a.iAmDog(); System.out.println(dog); // Output: I am a dog

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  • Classes represent objects
  • Methods provide functionality
  • Example: Using ArrayList
import java.util.ArrayList; ArrayList<String> list = new ArrayList<>(); list.add("Item");

Control Structures

Conditional Statements

  • if-else
if (a == 0) { // code } else if (a == 1) { // code } else { // code }

Loops

  • For Loop: Repeats code a fixed number of times
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) { // code }
  • While Loop: Repeats code while a condition is true
while (a < 50) { // code a++; }

Error Handling

  • try-catch
try { // code } catch (Exception e) { // error handling }

Using APIs

  • APIs: External libraries providing additional functionality
  • Steps to use an API:
    1. Download JAR file from API provider
    2. Add JAR to project build path
    3. Import and use API classes and methods

Summary

  • Covered key Java concepts:
    • Primitive and non-primitive data types
    • Storing and manipulating data
    • Classes and objects
    • Methods and object-oriented programming
    • Control structures (if-else, loops)
    • Error handling (try-catch)
    • Using external APIs
  • Encouragement to subscribe for more tutorials

Conclusion

  • Appreciate the audience's time
  • Invitation to join future tutorials

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