This page maps out the complete path from zero Java knowledge to job-ready skills. Work through the tutorials in order. Each one builds on the last.
Phase 1: Foundations
Get Java running on your computer and write your first programs. By the end of this phase, you’ll understand how Java code is structured and how to work with basic data.
- What is Java? A Beginner’s Guide
- How to Install Java
- Your First Java Program: Hello World
- Java Variables and Data Types
- Java Operators Explained
Phase 2: Control Flow
Programs need to make decisions and repeat actions. This phase covers the structures that control how your code executes.
- Working with Strings in Java
- Java Conditionals: if, else, switch
- Java Loops: for, while, do-while
- Getting User Input with Scanner
Phase 3: Methods and Arrays
Learn to organize code into reusable blocks and work with collections of data. These skills are essential for writing real programs.
Phase 4: Object-Oriented Programming
Java is built around objects. This phase covers the concepts that define how Java developers think about and structure code.
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Java Classes and Objects
- Java Constructors
- Java Inheritance
- Java Polymorphism
- Java Encapsulation
Phase 5: Intermediate Concepts
Round out your skills with interfaces, error handling, file operations, and Java’s powerful collections framework.
- Java Interfaces
- Abstract Classes in Java
- Java Exception Handling
- Reading and Writing Files in Java
- Java Collections Framework Overview
- Introduction to Java Generics
Beyond the Basics
Once you’ve completed the core curriculum, explore these additional resources:
Comparisons – See how Java stacks up against other languages.
Java vs Python: Which Should You Learn First?
Interview Prep – Get ready for your first Java developer job.
10 Java Interview Questions Every Entry-Level Developer Should Know
Tools & Resources – Find courses, books, and practice platforms.
Best Free Resources to Learn Java
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