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Object Oriented Programming in Java
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Object Oriented Programming in Java

IBM Skills Network Team
Ramanujam Srinivasan

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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Intermediate level

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11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques to define and implement classes and objects, demonstrating encapsulation and abstraction.

  • Use advanced OOP concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, and method overloading.

  • Employ the Java collections framework to manage data using lists, sets, queues, and maps.

  • Describe the basics of directory and file handling in Java and practical uses of date and time in application development.

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, you'll learn about the core principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java, including classes, objects, encapsulation, and constructors. You’ll explore advanced topics such as inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, and abstract classes.

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4 videos2 readings2 assignments2 app items2 plugins

This module introduces you to key object-oriented programming concepts in Java, including inheritance, polymorphism, and the differences between interfaces and abstract classes. It discusses how inner classes enhance code organization and functionality.

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4 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items1 plugin

This module explores the Collections Framework. It focuses on using lists, sets, queues, and maps for dynamic data management. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills required to use collections effectively in real-world situations.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items1 plugin

In this module, you'll focus on essential aspects of file handling. You will gain knowledge and hands-on skills with creating, reading, and writing files, managing directories, and implementing piped streams.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items1 plugin

In this module, you will discover and practice using Java's built-in date and time classes to format dates, display dates, and understand time zones. A vital part of many day-to-day applications, you'll gain the skills needed to programmatically calculate differences for dates and times and to incorporate time zones into those calculations.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments2 app items1 plugin

In this module, you will apply the Java skills you practiced throughout this course to develop a personal mood tracker application that allows users to create, edit, and manage mood entries securely. As you complete this course take advantage of the course wrap-up video and course glossary to review what you've learned. Then, check out the next steps for more opportunities to expand your Java knowledge

What's included

2 readings2 app items1 plugin

Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
IBM
63 Courses1,161,827 learners
Ramanujam Srinivasan
IBM
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