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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

You will be developing a more advanced version of the Mesozoic Eden park manager console application. Your task is to implement the concept of polymorphism to handle different types of dinosaurs and employees. By incorporating polymorphism, the application can accommodate an even wider range of dinosaur species and employee roles. The key features of the system should now include the following:

  • The ability to manage diverse types of dinosaur profiles, representing a variety of species
  • The ability to manage different types of park employee profiles that represent a variety of roles, such as park rangers, janitors, veterinarians, and more
  • All previous features, such as editing and removing profiles, real-time dinosaur tracking, employee scheduling, guest admissions, and handling special events, should now accommodate these new varieties

Here’s what you need to do, broken down into smaller steps if you need it:

  1. Extend the data structures:...