Advanced Minecraft Modding with Java

          Module 1: Introduction to Minecraft Modding with Java

Section 1: Course Overview & Environment Setup
- Lesson 1: Welcome & Course Introduction  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Welcome & Course Introduction  
- Lesson 2: Installing Java, Minecraft, and Modding Tools  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Installing Java, Minecraft, and Modding Tools

Section 2: Understanding Minecraft Game Structure
- Lesson 1: Overview of Minecraft Architecture  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Minecraft Architecture  
- Lesson 2: How Minecraft Loads and Processes Data  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Minecraft Loads and Processes Data

Section 3: Introduction to Java for Minecraft Modding
- Lesson 1: Java Basics and Syntax Essentials  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Java Basics and Syntax Essentials  
- Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Java Development Environment  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Java Development Environment

Section 4: Getting Started with Modding Concepts
- Lesson 1: What Is a Mod? Definitions and Possibilities  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is a Mod? Definitions and Possibilities  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to the Forge API for Modding  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to the Forge API for Modding

Section 5: Essential Coding Practices for Modding
- Lesson 1: Writing Clean Code and Proper Documentation  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Writing Clean Code and Proper Documentation  
- Lesson 2: Debugging Fundamentals and Best Practices  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Debugging Fundamentals and Best Practices


Module 2: Java Fundamentals and Coding Essentials

Section 1: Understanding Java Syntax and Structure
- Lesson 1: Variables, Data Types, and Operators  
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- Lesson 2: Basic Input, Output, and Expressions  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Input, Output, and Expressions

Section 2: Control Structures in Java
- Lesson 1: Using If Statements and Loops  
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- Lesson 2: Introduction to Switch Cases and Loop Variations  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Switch Cases and Loop Variations

Section 3: Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Classes, Objects, and Methods Explained  
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- Lesson 2: Understanding Inheritance and Encapsulation  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding Inheritance and Encapsulation

Section 4: Working with Collections and Data Structures
- Lesson 1: Arrays, Lists, and Their Uses in Java  
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- Lesson 2: Introduction to HashMaps and Sets  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to HashMaps and Sets

Section 5: Hands-On Coding Exercises
- Lesson 1: Simple Code Challenges and Practice Problems  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Simple Code Challenges and Practice Problems  
- Lesson 2: Debugging Short Code Segments  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Debugging Short Code Segments


Module 3: Fundamental Modding Techniques

Section 1: Exploring the Modding API
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Modding APIs and Their Role  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Modding APIs and Their Role  
- Lesson 2: Setting Up a Basic Mod with the API  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Setting Up a Basic Mod with the API

Section 2: Structuring Your Mod Project
- Lesson 1: Organizing Packages and Classes for Mods  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Organizing Packages and Classes for Mods  
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Mod Lifecycle and Initialization  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding the Mod Lifecycle and Initialization

Section 3: Event-Driven Programming in Modding
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Event Listeners and Handlers  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Event Listeners and Handlers  
- Lesson 2: Customizing Gameplay with Events  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Customizing Gameplay with Events

Section 4: Adding Custom Blocks and Items
- Lesson 1: Basic Block and Item Creation Techniques  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Block and Item Creation Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Registering and Managing Blocks and Items in Code  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Registering and Managing Blocks and Items in Code

Section 5: User Interface Elements in Mods
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Graphical Interfaces  
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- Lesson 2: Handling Player Interactions with GUIs  
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Module 4: Expanding Mod Features and Functionality

Section 1: Custom World Elements
- Lesson 1: Basics of World Generation in Minecraft  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basics of World Generation in Minecraft  
- Lesson 2: Creating Custom Biomes and Terrain Features  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating Custom Biomes and Terrain Features

Section 2: Custom Mobs and Interactive Creatures
- Lesson 1: Designing Custom Mobs and Their Appearances  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Designing Custom Mobs and Their Appearances  
- Lesson 2: Programming Behaviors and Interactions for Mobs  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Programming Behaviors and Interactions for Mobs

Section 3: Advanced Block Behaviors
- Lesson 1: Developing Functional Blocks (e.g., simple machines)  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Developing Functional Blocks (e.g., simple machines)  
- Lesson 2: Managing Block Interactions and Custom Events  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Managing Block Interactions and Custom Events

Section 4: Incorporating Sound and Animation
- Lesson 1: Adding Custom Sounds to Enhance Immersion  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Adding Custom Sounds to Enhance Immersion  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Animations within Your Mod  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basics of Animations within Your Mod

Section 5: Optimizing and Testing Your Mods
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Code Optimization and Efficiency  
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- Lesson 2: Testing, Debugging, and Performance Tuning  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Testing, Debugging, and Performance Tuning


Module 5: Bringing It All Together – Final Project and Review

Section 1: Project Planning and Design
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Ideas and Setting Project Goals  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Ideas and Setting Project Goals  
- Lesson 2: Creating a Design Document and Project Roadmap  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating a Design Document and Project Roadmap

Section 2: Developing Your Mod from Scratch
- Lesson 1: Setting Up a Project Repository and Environment  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Setting Up a Project Repository and Environment  
- Lesson 2: Incremental Feature Implementation  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Incremental Feature Implementation

Section 3: Testing and Iterative Improvement
- Lesson 1: Conducting User Testing and Gathering Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Conducting User Testing and Gathering Feedback  
- Lesson 2: Iterative Debugging and Feature Refinement  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Iterative Debugging and Feature Refinement

Section 4: Deployment and Community Sharing
- Lesson 1: Packaging Your Mod for Release  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Packaging Your Mod for Release  
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Maintaining Your Mod with the Community  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sharing and Maintaining Your Mod with the Community

Section 5: Course Wrap-Up and Future Directions
- Lesson 1: Recapping Key Concepts and Modding Techniques  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recapping Key Concepts and Modding Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Future Learning Paths and Concluding Remarks  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring Future Learning Paths and Concluding Remarks