What is Java & why it’s great!

This course dives deep into answering the questions “what is Java?” and “why is it great?” You’ll learn the core functionality of the Eclipse IDE and other fundamentals of Java such as console applications, explore Boolean logic, arrays and loops.

Back-end is a great place for all kinds of creative minds; if you like to think big picture, give this workshop a try! The most important thing is to give it a try. Don't be afraid to jump in, we'll help you every step of the way.

You’ll leave the class with a strong understanding of the basics of Java and insight into whether you want to become a back-end developer. Save all your work in your coding portfolio, too.

Class will run both Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Nitty Gritty: A Few Things You'll Learn

Boolean logic

Core Eclipse functionality

• Selecting a workspace
• Creating a class
• Creating the main method
• Running a Java application

Java overview

• What is Java
• Why is Java everywhere?
• Why is it still around?

Arrays

• Being able to use array lists to store variables in loops

Loops

• Being able to define a while, for and a do while loop.
• Being able to use a while, for and do while loop

Methods:

• Being able to define what a method is.
• Being able to define the 4 different method access modifiers.
• Introduce students to the concept of single responsibility programming
• Passing parameters into methods
• Being able to define static vs void methods.