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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

Exercises

We finally have the coding capability to make decisions. Mesozoic Eden is going to be benefiting from this so much. Let’s show off our newly acquired skills, shall we?

  1. We need to determine whether a dinosaur is a carnivore or herbivore. Write an if statement that prints whether a dinosaur is a carnivore or herbivore based on a boolean variable. This information is critical for feeding and care guidelines.
  2. Different species require different care strategies and exhibit unique behavior traits. Write a switch statement that prints a description of a dinosaur based on its species. This will help educate both the staff and park visitors.
  3. Some dinosaurs are tougher to handle than others. Write an if statement that checks whether a number of years of experience is enough experience to work with a certain type of dinosaur. This ensures the safety of both our dinosaurs and employees.
  4. We are working with beautiful but dangerous creatures. So, safety first...