Core & Advanced Java

Core Java and Advanced Java Course Syllabus

A step-by-step syllabus helps learners move from basic programming to application development. The following is a suggested syllabus structure. Please confirm the exact modules available at HSK SoftAcademy before enrolling.

Module 1: Introduction to Java

Start with the basics of Java and understand how Java programs are created and executed.

Topics include:

• Introduction to Java programming

• Features and uses of Java

• JDK, JRE, and JVM concepts

• Installing the development tools

• Writing your first Java program

• Compiling and running Java code

• Understanding errors and debugging basics

This module helps beginners become familiar with the Java programming environment.

Module 2: Java Fundamentals

Learn the basic building blocks used in Java programs.

Topics include:

• Variables and data types

• Type conversion and casting

• Operators and expressions

• Input and output

• Conditional statements

• For, while, and do-while loops

• Break and continue statements

• Arrays and multidimensional arrays

• String handling

• Methods and method overloading

Practising these concepts can improve your ability to write simple programs and solve basic coding problems.

Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming

Object-oriented programming is an important part of Java. It helps developers organize code into classes and objects.

Topics include:

• Classes and objects

• Constructors

• The this keyword

• Static variables and methods

• Inheritance

• Method overriding

• Polymorphism

• Encapsulation

• Abstraction

• Abstract classes

• Interfaces

• Access modifiers

• Packages

Understanding these concepts makes it easier to work with larger Java programs and reusable code.

Module 4: Exception Handling and Collections

Real-world programs need to manage errors and work with groups of data. This module introduces important Java features for these tasks.

Topics include:

• Understanding exceptions

• Try, catch, and finally blocks

• Throw and throws

• Custom exceptions

• Introduction to the Collections Framework

• List, Set, and Map

• ArrayList and LinkedList

• HashSet and HashMap

• Iterators

• Generics fundamentals

These concepts help you write more organized programs and manage data more effectively.

Module 5: File Handling and Multithreading

Java provides tools for working with files and running multiple threads of execution.

Topics may include:

• File handling fundamentals

• Reading and writing files

• Byte and character streams

• Introduction to threads

• Creating and running threads

• Thread lifecycle concepts

• Synchronization fundamentals

These topics provide additional knowledge for learners progressing toward more advanced Java programming.

Module 6: JDBC and Database Connectivity

JDBC stands for Java Database Connectivity. It allows Java applications to communicate with supported databases through suitable drivers.

Topics may include:

• Introduction to JDBC

• Database connection setup

• JDBC drivers

• Connection and statement objects

• PreparedStatement

• Executing SQL queries

• Retrieving query results

• Insert, update, and delete operations

• Handling database errors

• Basic CRUD application development

For example, you may learn how a Java application can save student details into a database and retrieve those details when required.

Module 7: Servlets and Web Application Basics

Servlets are Java technologies used to handle web requests and responses in supported server environments.

Topics may include:

• Introduction to web applications

• Understanding HTTP requests and responses

• Servlet basics

• Servlet lifecycle concepts

• Handling form submissions

• Request parameters

• Session management

• Cookies

• Connecting servlets with database operations

This module introduces the concepts behind Java-based web applications.

Module 8: JSP and Application Integration

Where included in the course syllabus, JavaServer Pages (JSP) introduces a way to create dynamic web content using Java-related server-side technologies.

Topics may include:

• Introduction to JSP

• JSP pages and basic syntax

• Form processing

• Sharing information between components

• Integrating JSP and servlets

• Database-backed web pages

• Basic error handling

Learners can use these concepts to understand how different parts of a web application work together