Writing Java Application Code

This course is part of Java as a Second Language Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This is the third course in a Specialization titled Java as a Second Language. This course presents instruction to IT professionals for developing Java applications. The material targets professional that are familiar with application programming, but do not have strong Java skills. The type of Java applications focus on: Console based Java applications, Java windows applications, and Java web and mobile applications. This course presents material on developing real applications, and includes hands-on application development labs. Learners will gain strong Java application development skills.

The courses in this specialization are cumulative, so you should take courses 1 and 2 prior to this one. This course contains Coursera labs so students can practice their new Java skills. The instructor also provides offline instructions in case you prefer to use your own local Java environment. It is recommended that you take the courses in this Specialization in order because the knowledge is cumulative.

In this module, we will learn about writing Java console based applications

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5 videos1 reading2 assignments2 ungraded labs

5 videos Total 32 minutes

Welcome to this course: Writing Java Applications 1 minute
Introduction to Writing Java Application 10 minutes
Writing Java Console Applications 9 minutes
Prelab 1: Writing a Java Console Application 6 minutes
Prelab Lab 2: Using the Scanner Class for Console Applications 6 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Java Command Line Arguments 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 45 minutes

Practice Review 15 minutes
Module Review 30 minutes

2 ungraded labs Total 120 minutes

Lab 1: Java Console Applications 60 minutes
Lab 2: Using the Scanner Class for Console Applications 60 minutes

In this module, we will learn to write Java GUI applications for windows programming.

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6 videos1 assignment3 ungraded labs

6 videos Total 46 minutes

Writing Java Graphical User Interface (GUI) Applications 14 minutes
Java Applications and Interfaces 6 minutes
Pre-Lab 3: Java Swing Application 5 minutes
Prelab for Lab 4: AWT Application 7 minutes
Java Container Classes: JFrame and JPanel 6 minutes
Prelab: Lab 5 Swing Components 8 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module Review 30 minutes

3 ungraded labs Total 180 minutes

Lab 3: Basic Swing GUI application 60 minutes
Lab4: A Look at the Java Abstract Windows Toolkit (AWT) 60 minutes
Lab 5 Swing Components 60 minutes

In this module, we will continue learning to write Java GUI applications for windows programming.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 ungraded labs

3 videos Total 37 minutes

Using Checkboxes, Radio Button, ComboBoxes and Other Components 18 minutes
Pre-Lab for Lab 6: Using Checkboxes, Radio Button, ComboBoxes and other components 10 minutes
Pre-Lab 7: Putting Java Windows Programming All Together 9 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Java Documentation on full suite of Swing Components 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module Review 30 minutes

2 ungraded labs Total 120 minutes

Lab 6: Using Checkboxes, Radio Button, ComboBoxes and other components 60 minutes
Lab 7 : Putting Java Windows Development All Together 60 minutes

In this module, we will learn about Java web and mobile applications

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab

2 videos Total 46 minutes

Writing Java Web and Mobile Applications 24 minutes
Pre-Lab for Lab 8: Writing Java Web and Mobile Applications 22 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Getting used to using Java vendor resources. 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module Review 30 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 60 minutes

Lab 8: Writing Java Web and Mobile Applications 60 minutes

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Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023

Really good course, covers a lot of topics regarding Java and it's not difficult either to cover even if you come from a different Language background

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