Java for Programmers
StartWhy Java for Programmers?
This course is dedicated to programmers who are already familiar with the world of programming and are looking to become acquainted with the Java programming language. We designed this course to be a series of short, interactive articles that you can skim, dive into, or even skip. We did this so that you can use this course to both learn Java and to check as a reference guide.
Take-Away Skills
Learn the basic syntax, how to work with arrays, object-oriented programming, and more.
Course Creators
- Curriculum: Alex DiStasi
- Curriculum: Alisha Grama
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- 1An overview of what to expect in Java for Programmers as well as Java fundamentals.
- 2An overview of basic syntax in Java.
- 3An overview of arrays and 2D arrays in Java.
- 4An overview of object-oriented programming in Java.
- 5Learn about Java’s most popular built-in data structures.
What you'll create
Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills

— Madelyn, Pinterest“I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.”