Advanced Java

Overview
Advanced Java is built for students who already know the fundamentals of Java and want to go further. Over 15 to 25 hours depending on pace and level, you will move past basic syntax and start working with the tools professional Java developers use every day: generics, streams, multithreading, the Java Collections Framework, file and network programming, database connectivity, and enterprise frameworks such as Servlets, JSP, Enterprise JavaBeans, and Spring.
The course is hands-on and project-driven. You will apply what you learn to build more complete, real-world style applications instead of isolated exercises, which is exactly the kind of experience employers and internships look for from someone who lists Java as a skill.
What You Will Learn
- Use advanced Java language features including generics, lambda expressions, streams, annotations, reflection, and the Java Module System (Jigsaw)
- Write concurrent, multithreaded programs using thread synchronization, locks, concurrent collections, and the Executors framework
- Work with advanced data structures in the Java Collections Framework, including TreeMap, LinkedHashMap, and PriorityQueue, along with searching, sorting, and custom collection logic
- Handle file and input/output operations with Java I/O and the newer NIO API, including channels, buffers, selectors, and asynchronous I/O
- Build networked applications using sockets, TCP/IP and UDP, and client-server architecture
- Connect Java applications to relational databases using JDBC, including connections, statements, result sets, and transactions
- Build basic web applications with Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSP), including session management and MVC structure
- Get an introduction to enterprise Java development with Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) and the Spring Framework, covering dependency injection and Spring MVC
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Advanced Language Features | Generics, lambda expressions, and streams Annotations and reflection The Java Module System (Jigsaw) |
| Concurrency and Multithreading | Thread synchronization and locks Concurrent collections The Executors framework |
| Java Collections Framework | Advanced data structures: TreeMap, LinkedHashMap, PriorityQueue Custom collection implementations Searching, sorting, and manipulating collections |
| Java I/O and NIO | File handling and channels Buffers and selectors Asynchronous I/O |
| Networking and Socket Programming | TCP/IP and UDP protocols Socket communication Client-server architecture |
| Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) | Database connections and statements Result sets and transactions Advanced JDBC features |
| Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSP) | Handling HTTP requests and responses with Servlets Dynamic web pages with JSP JavaBeans integration, session management, and MVC architecture |
| Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) | Session beans and message-driven beans Entity beans Transaction management and security |
| Spring Framework | Inversion of control (IoC) and dependency injection (DI) Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) Spring MVC and integration with other Java technologies |
| Advanced Project Development | Apply the concepts learned to build a complete, real-world Java application integrating multiple technologies and frameworks |
Who This Course Is For
This course is for students who have already completed an introduction to programming and a foundational Java or programming course, and are ready to move from basic syntax into the tools and frameworks used to build real, multi-layered applications.
Requirements
- Completion of an introduction to programming course
- Completion of a foundational Java or programming course