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Learn Java with Projects

By : Dr. Seán Kennedy, Maaike van Putten
5 (3)
Book Image

Learn Java with Projects

5 (3)
By: Dr. Seán Kennedy, Maaike van Putten

Overview of this book

Learn Java with Projects stands out in the world of Java guides; while some books skim the surface and others get lost in too much detail, this one finds a nice middle ground. You’ll begin by exploring the fundamentals of Java, from its primitive data types through to loops and arrays. Next, you’ll move on to object-oriented programming (OOP), where you’ll get to grips with key topics such as classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, and more. The chapters are designed in a way that focuses on topics that really matter in real-life work situations. No extra fluff here, so that you get more time to spend on the basics and form a solid foundation. As you make progress, you’ll learn advanced topics including generics, collections, lambda expressions, streams and concurrency. This book doesn't just talk about theory—it shows you how things work with little projects, which eventually add up to one big project that brings it all together. By the end of this Java book, you’ll have sound practical knowledge of Java and a helpful guide to walk you through the important parts of Java.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Part 1: Java Fundamentals
9
Part 2: Object-Oriented Programming
15
Part 3: Advanced Topics

Project – Mesozoic Eden park manager

In this project, you’ll be creating a fully interactive console application known as Mesozoic Eden park manager. This application allows the park manager to oversee and manage the various aspects of the dinosaur park. The park manager can use this application to efficiently manage multiple dinosaurs, park employees, and park tickets. Some of the key features of this system should be as follows:

  1. The ability to create, edit, or remove dinosaur profiles, park employee profiles, and park tickets.
  2. A real-time tracking system that monitors the location and status of the dinosaurs within the park.
  3. A fundamental roster system to organize and manage park employee schedules.
  4. A robust ticketing system to manage guest admissions and ensure the park maintains optimal capacity.
  5. The system should also handle special scenarios such as emergencies or VIP guest visits.

This might sound like a lot. So, here’s a step...