At Vinayak Institute, we offer a comprehensive Java programming course designed to equip you with essential skills for software development.

Course Outline

Introduction to Java

  • Introduction to Java programming language
  • Setting up Java development environment
  • Basic syntax and structure of Java programs

Core Java Concepts

  • Data types, variables, and operators
  • Control statements: if-else, switch, loops
  • Methods and functions
  • Arrays and strings

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java

  • Classes and objects
  • Inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction
  • Interfaces and packages

Exception Handling

  • Handling exceptions with try-catch blocks
  • Throwing and catching exceptions

File Handling and I/O Operations

  • Reading and writing files
  • Working with streams

Introduction to GUI Programming

  • Swing and AWT libraries
  • Creating basic GUI applications

Introduction to JDBC

  • Database connectivity with JDBC
  • Executing SQL queries from Java programs

Project Work

  • Implementing a project using Java concepts learned
  • Presenting and documenting the project

Advanced Java Syllabus

Module 1: Java Concurrency

  • Introduction to Threads
    • Thread lifecycle
    • Creating threads (Runnable vs. Thread classes)
  • Synchronization
    • Synchronized methods and blocks
    • Locks and ReentrantLocks
  • Concurrency Utilities
    • Executor framework
    • Future and Callable interfaces
    • CountDownLatch, CyclicBarrier, and Semaphore
  • Thread Safety
    • Immutable objects
    • Concurrent collections (e.g., ConcurrentHashMap)

Module 2: Java Streams and Lambda Expressions

  • Functional Interfaces
    • Built-in functional interfaces (Predicate, Function, Consumer, Supplier)
  • Lambda Expressions
    • Syntax and use cases
  • Stream API
    • Creating streams
    • Intermediate and terminal operations
    • Collectors and grouping
    • Parallel streams

Module 3: JVM Internals

  • Java Memory Model
    • Stack vs. heap memory
    • Method area and garbage collection
  • Garbage Collection
    • Types of garbage collectors (G1, CMS, etc.)
    • Tuning garbage collection
  • Profiling and Monitoring
    • Tools (VisualVM, JConsole)
    • Analyzing performance issues

Module 4: Design Patterns

  • Creational Patterns
    • Singleton, Factory, Builder
  • Structural Patterns
    • Adapter, Composite, Proxy
  • Behavioral Patterns
    • Observer, Strategy, Command
  • Best Practices
    • Applying patterns effectively

Module 5: Java EE and Spring Framework

  • Java EE Basics
    • Overview of Java EE technologies (Servlets, JSP, EJB)
  • Spring Framework
    • Spring Core (IoC, DI)
    • Spring MVC for web applications
    • Spring Boot for microservices
    • Spring Data and JPA for database access

Module 6: Microservices Architecture

  • Microservices Principles
    • Designing microservices
    • Communication between services (REST, messaging)
  • Spring Boot
    • Building and deploying microservices
  • Containerization
    • Introduction to Docker
    • Creating Docker images for Java applications
  • Service Discovery and API Gateway
    • Using tools like Eureka and Zuul

Module 7: Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)

  • Advanced JDBC
    • Connection pooling
    • Batch processing and transactions
  • ORM Frameworks
    • Introduction to Hibernate
    • JPA annotations and entity relationships
    • Querying with HQL and Criteria API

Module 8: Security in Java

  • Java Security Basics
    • Authentication and authorization concepts
  • Spring Security
    • Configuring security in Spring applications
    • Role-based access control
  • Secure Coding Practices
    • Input validation and sanitization
    • Secure storage of sensitive data

Practical Sessions

  • Hands-on Projects
    • Building a multi-threaded application
    • Creating a RESTful service with Spring Boot
    • Implementing a microservices architecture
    • Working with a database using Hibernate