JAVA CONCEPTS DAYWISE
Week 1 - Introduction & Basic Concepts
Day 1-2: Introduction to Java and Setup
Topics:
o What is Java?
o Installing JDK and setting up IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ, or VS Code)
o Writing and running your first Java program (Hello, World)
o Java Syntax basics (comments, case sensitivity)
Activities:
o Install Java Development Kit (JDK)
o Set up an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
o Write a simple Java program
Focus: Java structure, main method, and basic output
Day 3-4: Variables and Data Types
Topics:
o Primitive data types (int, double, boolean, char)
o Variable declaration and initialization
o Constants (final keyword)
Activities:
o Create programs using different data types
o Learn type casting and conversions
o Practice using constants and variables
Focus: Data handling, variable types, constants
Day 5-7: Control Flow Statements
Topics:
o If/else statements
o Switch statements
o Loops: for, while, do-while loops
o Break and continue
Activities:
o Write programs to practice conditions and loops
o Implement nested loops
Focus: Decision-making structures, loops
Week 2 - Functions and Arrays
Day 8-9: Functions (Methods)
Topics:
o Method definition and calling
o Method parameters and return types
o Method overloading
Activities:
o Write functions to perform simple tasks (e.g., adding two numbers)
o Practice method overloading
Focus: Functions, return values, parameters
Day 10-11: Arrays
Topics:
o One-dimensional arrays
o Array initialization
o Array indexing and traversal
o Multi-dimensional arrays
Activities:
o Write programs to manipulate arrays
o Perform tasks like sorting or reversing arrays
Focus: Array creation, indexing, and iteration
Day 12-14: Strings
Topics:
o String initialization and manipulation
o String methods (substring, length, equals, etc.)
o String concatenation
Activities:
o Write programs to manipulate strings
o Experiment with StringBuilder
Focus: String handling, methods, concatenation
Week 3 - Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
Day 15-16: Classes and Objects
Topics:
o What is a class?
o Creating objects
o Constructors and initialization
o Access modifiers (public, private, protected)
Activities:
o Define classes and instantiate objects
o Create constructors to initialize objects
Focus: Basic OOP principles, constructors, access modifiers
Day 17-18: Inheritance
Topics:
o Inheritance in Java
o The extends keyword
o Method overriding
Activities:
o Create parent and child classes
o Override methods
Focus: Reusability, inheritance relationships, method overriding
Day 19-21: Polymorphism and Abstraction
Topics:
o Polymorphism (method overloading vs overriding)
o Abstract classes and methods
o Interfaces in Java
Activities:
o Implement polymorphism in real-world examples
o Create abstract classes and interfaces
Focus: Understanding polymorphism, abstraction
Week 4 - Advanced Topics and Practice
Day 22-23: Exception Handling
Topics:
o Try-catch blocks
o Throwing exceptions
o Finally block
o Common exceptions in Java
Activities:
o Write programs that handle exceptions
o Use multiple catch blocks for different exceptions
Focus: Handling errors, robustness
Day 24-25: File I/O
Topics:
o Reading from and writing to files
o Working with streams (BufferedReader, FileReader)
Activities:
o Write programs to read and write data to files
o Practice file handling and exception management
Focus: File operations, data persistence
Day 26-28: Collections Framework
Topics:
o Lists, Sets, and Maps (ArrayList, HashSet, HashMap)
o Iterating through collections
o Understanding generics
Activities:
o Work with different collection types
o Implement basic algorithms using collections
Focus: Data structures in Java
Week 5 - Final Review and Practice
Day 29-30: Final Projects and Review
Topics:
o Review key concepts and weak areas
o Implement a small project (e.g., a simple calculator, student management system)
Activities:
o Work on a hands-on mini project
o Try solving Java problems on online coding platforms (like LeetCode, HackerRank)
Focus: Consolidating knowledge through a project and problem-solving
Week 1 - Introduction & Basic Concepts
1. Introduction to Java and Setup
Example Programs:
1. Hello, World Program
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public class HelloWorld {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello, World!");
2. Simple Arithmetic Program
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public class SimpleArithmetic {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int a = 5, b = 10;
System.out.println("Sum: " + (a + b));
}
}
3. Print Multiple Lines
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public class MultipleLines {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("First Line");
System.out.println("Second Line");
4. Simple Calculator for Addition
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public class SimpleCalculator {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int a = 7, b = 3;
int sum = a + b;
System.out.println("Sum of " + a + " and " + b + " is: " + sum);
5. Commenting in Java (Single-line and Multi-line)
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public class CommentExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
// This is a single-line comment
/*
* This is a multi-line comment
*/
System.out.println("Java comments demonstration.");
}
}
2. Variables and Data Types
Example Programs:
1. Variable Declaration and Initialization
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public class VariableExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int num = 100;
double price = 10.99;
boolean isJavaFun = true;
System.out.println("Integer: " + num);
System.out.println("Double: " + price);
System.out.println("Boolean: " + isJavaFun);
2. Type Casting
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public class TypeCasting {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int num = 10;
double result = (double) num; // Explicit casting
System.out.println("Casted value: " + result);
3. Constant Variables
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public class Constants {
public static void main(String[] args) {
final int MAX_AGE = 100;
System.out.println("The maximum age is: " + MAX_AGE);
4. Primitive Data Types
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public class DataTypes {
public static void main(String[] args) {
char grade = 'A';
int age = 25;
long population = 7500000000L;
float height = 5.9f;
System.out.println("Grade: " + grade + ", Age: " + age + ", Population: " + population + ", Height:
" + height);
5. String Concatenation
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public class StringConcatenation {
public static void main(String[] args) {
String firstName = "John";
String lastName = "Doe";
System.out.println(firstName + " " + lastName);
3. Control Flow Statements
Example Programs:
1. If-Else Statement
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public class IfElseExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int age = 18;
if (age >= 18) {
System.out.println("You are an adult.");
} else {
System.out.println("You are a minor.");
2. Switch Statement
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public class SwitchExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int day = 3;
switch (day) {
case 1:
System.out.println("Monday");
break;
case 2:
System.out.println("Tuesday");
break;
case 3:
System.out.println("Wednesday");
break;
default:
System.out.println("Invalid day");
}
}
3. For Loop
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public class ForLoopExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
for (int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
System.out.println("Count: " + i);
4. While Loop
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public class WhileLoopExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int i = 1;
while (i <= 5) {
System.out.println("Count: " + i);
i++;
5. Do-While Loop
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public class DoWhileLoopExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int i = 1;
do {
System.out.println("Count: " + i);
i++;
} while (i <= 5);
Week 2 - Functions and Arrays
4. Functions (Methods)
Example Programs:
1. Simple Function to Add Two Numbers
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public class AddNumbers {
public static int add(int a, int b) {
return a + b;
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Sum: " + add(5, 10));
2. Method Overloading
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public class MethodOverloading {
public static void display(int a) {
System.out.println("Integer: " + a);
public static void display(String s) {
System.out.println("String: " + s);
public static void main(String[] args) {
display(5);
display("Hello");
3. Method with Return Value
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public class MultiplyNumbers {
public static int multiply(int a, int b) {
return a * b;
public static void main(String[] args) {
int result = multiply(4, 5);
System.out.println("Multiplication Result: " + result);
4. Function Without Return Type
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public class PrintMessage {
public static void printHello() {
System.out.println("Hello, Java!");
public static void main(String[] args) {
printHello();
5. Recursion Example
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public class Factorial {
public static int factorial(int n) {
if (n == 0) return 1;
else return n * factorial(n - 1);
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Factorial of 5: " + factorial(5));
5. Arrays
Example Programs:
1. One-Dimensional Array
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public class ArrayExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};
for (int i = 0; i < numbers.length; i++) {
System.out.println(numbers[i]);
2. Array of Strings
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public class StringArray {
public static void main(String[] args) {
String[] fruits = {"Apple", "Banana", "Cherry"};
for (String fruit : fruits) {
System.out.println(fruit);
}
3. Multi-dimensional Array
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public class MultiDimensionalArray {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int[][] matrix = {{1, 2, 3}, {4, 5, 6}, {7, 8, 9}};
for (int i = 0; i < matrix.length; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < matrix[i].length; j++) {
System.out.print(matrix[i][j] + " ");
System.out.println();
4. Array Sorting
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import java.util.Arrays;
public class ArraySort {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int[] arr = {5, 3, 8, 1, 2};
Arrays.sort(arr);
System.out.println(Arrays.toString(arr));
5. Array Sum
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public class ArraySum {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int[] numbers = {10, 20, 30, 40, 50};
int sum = 0;
for (int num : numbers) {
sum += num;
System.out.println("Sum: " + sum);
