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Advanced Java Programming and Software Engineering


 Description : In this advanced Java programming and software engineering course, students undertake complex projects that integrate multiple programming concepts, developing high‑level problem‑solving skills and professional‑grade applications.

Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Basic Java Programming Fundamentals

Section 1: Introduction to Java
- Lesson 1: What Is Java?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is Java?
- Lesson 2: History and Evolution of Java
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 History and Evolution of Java

Section 2: Setting Up the Development Environment
- Lesson 1: Installing Java and JDK
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Installing Java and JDK
- Lesson 2: Getting Started with an IDE
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Getting Started with an IDE

Section 3: Basic Syntax and Data Structures
- Lesson 1: Understanding Variables and Data Types
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Variables and Data Types
- Lesson 2: Operators and Control Flow Fundamentals
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Operators and Control Flow Fundamentals

Section 4: Basic Input and Output
- Lesson 1: Reading Input from the Console
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Reading Input from the Console
- Lesson 2: Displaying Output to the Console
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Displaying Output to the Console

Section 5: Debugging and Simple Programs
- Lesson 1: Identifying and Understanding Errors
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Identifying and Understanding Errors
- Lesson 2: Writing and Debugging Your First Program
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Writing and Debugging Your First Program

Module 2: Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming in Java

Section 1: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Lesson 1: Basic Concepts of OOP (Classes and Objects)
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basic Concepts of OOP (Classes and Objects)
- Lesson 2: Core Principles: Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Core Principles: Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism

Section 2: Creating Classes and Objects
- Lesson 1: Defining Classes and Declaring Objects
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Defining Classes and Declaring Objects
- Lesson 2: Constructors and Methods
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Constructors and Methods

Section 3: Inheritance Basics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Inheritance Concepts
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Inheritance Concepts
- Lesson 2: Overriding Methods in Subclasses
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Overriding Methods in Subclasses

Section 4: Polymorphism and Interfaces
- Lesson 1: Exploring Polymorphism in Java
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Exploring Polymorphism in Java
- Lesson 2: Implementing Interfaces
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Implementing Interfaces

Section 5: Exception Handling Basics
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Exception Handling
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to Exception Handling
- Lesson 2: Using Try-Catch Blocks Effectively
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Using Try-Catch Blocks Effectively

Module 3: Essential Java Libraries and Tools

Section 1: Working with Collections
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Arrays and Lists
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Arrays and Lists
- Lesson 2: Using Maps and Sets
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Using Maps and Sets

Section 2: Basic File Input/Output
- Lesson 1: Reading Files in Java
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Reading Files in Java
- Lesson 2: Writing to Files in Java
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Writing to Files in Java

Section 3: Introduction to Streams
- Lesson 1: Understanding Java Stream Concepts
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Java Stream Concepts
- Lesson 2: Performing Basic Stream Operations
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Performing Basic Stream Operations

Section 4: Working with Java APIs
- Lesson 1: Overview of Java API Libraries
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Overview of Java API Libraries
- Lesson 2: Practical API Usage Examples
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Practical API Usage Examples

Section 5: Unit Testing Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Introduction to JUnit for Unit Testing
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to JUnit for Unit Testing
- Lesson 2: Writing and Running Basic Tests
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Writing and Running Basic Tests

Module 4: Software Engineering Fundamentals

Section 1: Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle
- Lesson 1: Overview of SDLC
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of SDLC
- Lesson 2: Requirements and Planning Basics
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Requirements and Planning Basics

Section 2: Introduction to Version Control Systems
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Git and Version Control
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Git and Version Control
- Lesson 2: Basic Git Commands and Workflows
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic Git Commands and Workflows

Section 3: Code Documentation and Style Guidelines
- Lesson 1: Importance of Code Documentation and JavaDoc
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Importance of Code Documentation and JavaDoc
- Lesson 2: Writing Clean and Readable Code
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Writing Clean and Readable Code

Section 4: Debugging and Peer Code Review
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Effective Debugging
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Techniques for Effective Debugging
- Lesson 2: Best Practices for Peer Code Review
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Best Practices for Peer Code Review

Section 5: Introduction to Software Design Patterns
- Lesson 1: Overview of Common Design Patterns (e.g., Singleton)
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Overview of Common Design Patterns (e.g., Singleton)
- Lesson 2: Implementing a Simple Design Pattern
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Implementing a Simple Design Pattern

Module 5: Project Integration and Application Development

Section 1: Integrating Modules into Functional Applications
- Lesson 1: Building a Modular Application Structure
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Building a Modular Application Structure
- Lesson 2: Strategies for Module Communication
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Strategies for Module Communication

Section 2: Designing and Planning a Small Project
- Lesson 1: Project Brainstorming and Conceptualization
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Project Brainstorming and Conceptualization
- Lesson 2: Outlining Project Requirements and Goals
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Outlining Project Requirements and Goals

Section 3: Introduction to Graphical User Interfaces
- Lesson 1: Basics of Java Swing for UI Development
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basics of Java Swing for UI Development
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Interactive Interfaces
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Creating Simple Interactive Interfaces

Section 4: Basic Database Integration with Java
- Lesson 1: Introduction to JDBC
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to JDBC
- Lesson 2: Implementing CRUD Operations
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Implementing CRUD Operations

Section 5: Finalizing and Presenting Your Project
- Lesson 1: Project Refinement and Testing
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Project Refinement and Testing
- Lesson 2: Presentation Techniques and Project Showcase
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Presentation Techniques and Project Showcase