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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 – unified park management system

In this rather advanced project, you will elevate the Mesozoic Eden Park Manager application to the next level. You’ll do so by utilizing the classes you created earlier. You can continue to work on the previous project or start from scratch.

The enhanced system will implement polymorphism so that different types of dinosaurs and employees can be managed. This will increase the versatility and functionality of your park management, allowing for diverse dinosaur species and employee roles. The enhanced system should include the following:

  • The capability to manage various dinosaur species profiles, broadening the diversity of your park
  • The capacity to manage different types of employee profiles, such as veterinarians, guides, maintenance workers, and security personnel
  • All other features should also accommodate these new changes, including editing and removing profiles, tracking dinosaurs, managing employee schedules...