Introduction to Java for OO Developers Using Eclipse

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JA311

length.

2.5 days

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Instructor-Led

partner.

IBM

price.

$1,775

If you are an experienced Object-Oriented (OO) programmer with knowledge of OO technology and experience programming in an OO language, this course is for you.

Learn the Java language fundamentals, such as the data types and keywords. Also, learn how to write and organize classes and how to create and use objects. Learn to write very simple but usable non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications and classes. During the hands-on labs, make use of the open source Eclipse Java Development Tools as the interactive application development environment.

It should be noted that Eclipse is the basis for IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software. Java development skills learned with Eclipse are directly applicable to the more full-function Rational tool.

This course uses the open source Eclipse Development Platform as the Interactive Development Environment (IDE) for hands-on labs. If you wish to use WebSphere Studio V5.1 for the IDE, see:

	Introduction to Java for OO Developers Using Eclipse (JA319)
	If you wish to use IBM Rational Application Developer as the IDE, see the soon to be released:
	Introduction to Java using IBM Rational Application Developer V6 (JA351)

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below.

who can benefit

This is a basic course for OO programmers preparing to learn the Java language. It is intended for experienced OO programmers with knowledge of OO technology and experience programming in an OO language.

If you do not meet the OO background prerequisite, you should attend:

Introduction to OO Java Development for Procedural Developers Using Eclipse (JA321)

prerequisites

With assistance, you should be able to write, compile, and run an application written in an OO language such as Smalltalk and have applied knowledge of OO programming concepts.

If you do not meet the OO background prerequisite, you should attend:

Introduction to OO Java Development for Procedural Developers Using Eclipse (JA321)

skills gained

	Write, compile, and execute a simple Java program, using the open source Eclipse Platform V3.0.1 as the IDE
	Use primitive data types in a Java program
	Use the commonly used operators in a Java program
	Instantiate objects from classes
	Send messages to objects
	Receive return values from sent messages
	Use the main features of the string and vector classes
	Create your own class
	Create and use instance variables and methods
	Create and use class methods and variables
	Create constructors
	Create accessors and mutators
	Understand Java's object model
	Know why and how to create and use an abstract class
	Know why and how to create and use an interface
	Create subclasses that override methods of their superclass
	Understand the use of super() and super
	Do basic I/O operations needed to read files
	Handle an I/O exception in code
	Understand how to organize classes in packages to restrict access to class members

course materials

The course materials teach OO programmers preparing to learn the Java language using the open source Eclipse Platform V3.0.1 as the IDE.

hands-on labs

Eight labs are included to address the skills transfer for OO programmers preparing to learn the Java language using the open source Eclipse Platform V3.0.1 as the IDE.

what's next

Move beyond the fundamental skills of Java syntax and logic flow into concepts, see:

	Developing and Testing OO Applications with Java Using Eclipse (JA341)
	and take the courses recommended in the IBM Training Path (see the Overview section).

ibm education advantage program eligibility:

Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

related courses, exams and materials

	other related training and products

JA351 Introduction to Java using IBM Rational Application Developer V6

	before related training and products

JA321 Introduction to Developing OO Applications with Java for Procedural Developers

	after related training and products

JA341 Developing and Testing OO Applications with Java

course content details

	Java technology overview

	define the components that make up the Java programming language
	identify the existing Java technologies
	describe some of the major Java development tools
	describe the different deployment architectures
	Java language syntax
	describe the built-in primitive data types in Java
	construct statements in Java
	understand type conversion between primitive data types

	Using existing classes

	explain the relationship between classes and objects
	use and explain object references
	state the naming conventions for classes and variables
	write code to instantiate objects and invoke the object's methods
	list some of the methods of the String, Vector, Array, and wrapper classes
	describe the main features of the String class
	compare Vector objects to arrays
	list the benefits and costs of using wrappers, rather than primitive data types

	Creating your own classes

	describe encapsulation and the private and public modifiers
	distinguish between composition and aggregation
	write a class definition, making use of variables, including getters and setters
	explain the structure of a method, including parameters value
	write code where a method invokes another method object
	contrast local and instance variables
	write appropriate constructors for a class
	explain the meaning and purpose of overloading

	Class methods and variables

	distinguish between static and instance members
	state the benefits and constraints of static members
	invoke static methods and refer to static variables
	explain how the DateFormat and NumberFormat classes are used

	Object hierarchy

	explain the principles and benefits of inheritance
	draw inheritance diagrams
	use the instanceof operator to determine the type of an object
	understand constructors
	differentiate between aggregation and inheritance

	Packages

	understand the problems solved by Java packages
	describe the concept of namespace
	state Java package naming conventions
	state the Java program structure for using packages and adding to packages
	provide default name space qualification
	understand package member scope
	know how to uniquely identify duplicate member names
	state package deployment media alternatives
	name the major core Java packages
	use the Java CLASSPATH to manage access to packages

	Introduction to I/O and exceptions

	define exceptions
	discuss the keywords associated with exceptions
	describe the exception handling process