Fundamentals of
Java

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About this Course

This course is intended beginning computer hobbyists and first-year IT students.

The free online textbook for this course is Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours. Read the Introduction to the book.

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Study Aids

Using the Java 2 Software Development Kit

Programming with the Java 2 Software Development Kit

Lesson 3. Vacationing in Java

In this lesson you will learn about:

• A definition of the Java language
• The benefits of using Java
• Some examples of Java at work
• An explanation of object-oriented programming
• Sites of note for Java programmers

Introduction to the lesson

Reading Assignments

Read the following sections from your free online textbook:

First Stop: Sun Microsystems

Going to School with Java

Lunch in JavaWorld

Taking in a Ballgame at ESPN.com

Getting Down to Business

Stopping by Gamelan to Ask Directions

 

Learning Activities

1. Use this search box to refine and expand your understanding of new terms and concepts in the reading assignments.

2. Visit the Workshop: Putting Java on Your Desktop.
3. Read the Summary of the lesson.
4. Test your understanding with the Q&A.
5. Try the Quiz.
6. Test your skills with the hands-on Activities.

   Return here after completing your hands-on  session.

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