Java2 for Programmers Course

5 Sessions -

14 Hours of Interactive Training

With the Java2 for Programmers course from LearnKey, anyone with some previous programming experience can discover the power of developing applications with Java2. Expert Wayne Snyder teaches you key Java2 techniques like exception handling, use of classes, and the Advanced Windowing Tool Kit. At the conclusion of this course, you will understand object-oriented programming techniques and know how to write client-based GUI programs using Java2.

Benefits

Increase earning potential with programming knowledge
Gain technical mastery of development tools
Be prepared to pass Sun exam 310-025

About The Author

Wayne Snyder is recognized worldwide as a SQL Server expert and Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP), with over 25 years of experience in project management, database administration, software design, performance measurement and capacity planning. He is a sought out consultant, trainer, writer and speaker, and produces a series of web-based seminars on SQL Server 2005. Wayne has edited many SQL Server books, contributes monthly to SQL Server Magazine and is a Managing Consultant for Mariner, a Business Intelligence Company.

Session 1

Section A: Java Fundamentals

Overview
Package
Import Statement
Compile and Run
Truncated Names
Java Rules
Code Elements
Reserved Words

Section B: Data Types and Literals

Identifiers
Data Types
Define Integer
Literals
Float Literals
Character Literals
Escape Sequences
Boolean Literals

Section C: Variables

Overview
Method Variables
Initialize Test
Initial Value Assignment
Integer Assignment
Float Literals
Class Datatype Variables
Person Class

Section D: Wrapper Classes

Overview
Java Documentation
Wrapper Methods
Strings
String Mechanics
Integer, Character Class
myint
Variable Hints

Section E: Arrays

Overview
Declare Array
Create Array
Initialize Array
Initialize with Code
Initialize Application

Section F: Arrays (cont.)

Array Creation
Default Initialization
Main Method
Pass In Parameter
Array Hints

Session 2

Section A: Arithmetic Operators

Casting
Assignment Operator
Operator Types
Gotchas
Not a Number (NaN)

Section B: Arithmetic Operators (cont.)

Comparison Operators
Object Problem
Equals Method
Equal/Not Equal

Section C: Logical Operators

Overview
If-And
And-And
Logical with Assignment
Bitwise Operators
Bitwise AND
Bitwise OR/XOR
Bitwise Left Shift

Section D: Logical Operators (cont.)

Bitwise Right Shift
Evaluating Numbers
Bit Shift Negative
Bitwise with Assignment
Bit Shifting
Bit Shift Application
Operator Hints

Section E: Control of Flow

Getting Started
If-Else
Switch-Case
Switch-Case Code
Switch-Case Label
For Loop

Section F: Control of Flow (cont.)

For Loop Code
Break and Continue
Various For Loops
While Loop
Do Loop

Section G: Classes and Instances

Class
Instanceof
A Simple Class
Reference Variable
Creating an Object
Class Modifiers
Class Body Members
Fields

Session 3

Section A: More Class Member Modifiers

Access Scenario
Reference Variables
Destroying Objects
Final Fields
Final Object References
Variable Initialization
More Variable Modifiers

Section B: Methods

Overview
Primitive Arguments
Object References
Method Modifiers
Local Variables
Variable Code
Finalize

Section C: Object-oriented Concepts

Abstraction
Encapsulation
Inheritance
Class Hierarchy
Instanceof
Widening Conversions
Narrowing Conversions
Final Class

Section D: More Object-oriented Modifiers

Overloading
Overriding Methods
Call Parent Method
Override Speak Method
Overload/Override
Object Concepts

Section E: Constructors

Overview
Constructor Elements
Constructor Details
Constructor Problem
Derived Class Constructors
Implied Super Constructor
Default Constructors
Constructor Hints

Section F: Nested Classes

Overview
Nested Class Files
Static Nested Class
Instance Member
Inner Nested Class
Anonymous Inner Class
Nested Class Hints

Section G: Interfaces and Abstract Classes

Abstract Class
Interface
Interface Definition
Study Hints

Session 4

Section A: Exceptions

Overview
Handling Exceptions
Catching Exceptions
Throw to the Caller
Handle and Rethrow
Custom Exceptions
Overriding a Method
Exception Hints

Section B: Threads

Non-threaded Apps
Threaded Apps
Creating Threads
Thread Priority
Blocked States
Extending Thread Class
Runnable Interface
Starting Threads

Section C: Thread Synchronization

Overview
Competing Threads
Synchronize Threads
Sync Code Block
Overriding Synced Methods
Thread Communication
Thread Syncing
Thread Method Summary

Section D: The Java.lang Package

Math Class
Java.lang Package
Min, Max, and Abs
Use Math Functions
Trig Functions
Floor and Ceiling
Round and Random

Section E: The Java.io Package

File Class
Directory Methods
Other Directory Methods
File Methods
Streams
Input/OutputStream
Stream Filters
DataInputStream

Section F: The Java.io Package (cont.)

Buffered Streams
DataOutputStream
PrintStream Class
Streams and Characters
Other Classes
RandomAccessFile
Permanent Effects
Study Hints

Section G: The Java.util Package

Arrays Class
Comparator Interface
Abstract Classes
Java Docs
Concrete and Collections
Vector
Stack Class
Hashtable Object

Section H: The Java.util Package (cont.)

Enumeration Interface
Collections API Interfaces
Set Interface
List Interface
Map Interface
Iterator Interface
Iterator

Session 5

Section A: AWT Components

Overview
Component Class
Appearance
Component Size/Location
Enabled and Visible
Events and Interfaces
Text Classes

Section B: AWT Components (cont.)

Container Class
Container Hierarchy
Frame Code
MenuContainer
Menu Classes
Menu Code

Section C: AWT Layout Managers

Overview
LayoutManager Interface
Default Layouts
Insets and Dimensions
BorderLayout

Section D: AWT Layout Managers (cont.)

FlowLayout
GridLayout
CardLayout
GridBagLayout

Section E: AWT Events

Event Models
Class AdjustmentEvent
Component Events
Semantic Events
Capturing Events
ProcessEvent
Listeners
Class Listener

Section F: AWT Events (cont.)

Adapters
ActionEvent
Anonymous Inner Class
Completely Separate Class
ActionEvent Methods
AdjustmentEvent
ItemEvent
TextEvent

Section G: AWT Component Events

Overview
FocusEvent
FocusListener Methods
InputEvent
KeyEvent
Mouse Events
WindowEvent
Web Resources