Developing and Testing OO Applications with Java

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JA341

length.

4.5 days

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Instructor-Led

partner.

IBM

price.

$2,700

IACET credits 3.6

Are you already familiar with the basics of the Java language? Are you interested in moving toward certification in Java?

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

� Design flexible and maintainable applications with interfaces
� Create Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for stand-alone applications and applets using Swing
� Learn to manipulate and manage data using Java's Collection � Application Programming Interface (API)
� Create threads of execution for multithreaded applications
� Create simple distributed object systems through Java's Networking API and Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI)

In the hands-on labs, follow a case study to create a simple online exam delivery system using an IBM tool to assist you in your coding. By writing code you gain the skills you need to develop code for real-world applications. Write, compile and run Java applications. You have a choice in tools to use, one of which is IBM's premiere development tool, WebSphere Studio Application Developer.

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who can benefit

This is a basic course for Information Technology (IT) architects, designers, and developers.

prerequisites

You should complete:

	Introduction to Developing OO Applications with Java for Procedural Developers (JA321) or
	Java for the OO Programmer: An Introduction (JA311) or
	Intro. to Devel. OO Appls. w/Java for Procedural Dev. (self-paced virtual class) (JA327)
	OR have equivalent skills and knowledge
	ALSO you should be able to define basic Object-Oriented (OO) concepts and terminology and code a simple Java application with assistance.

skills gained

	Describe Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory allocation and garbage collection
	Understand how to override the finalize() method
	Write code to access system properties
	Use arrays to store data
	Create an abstract class and use inheritance to develop a class hierarchy
	Override inherited methods
	Implicitly utilize inherited methods and constructors
	Utilize inherited methods and constructors through use of the keyword: super
	Define and use interfaces
	Use the final keyword to define constants
	Use the Collection API to manage and store objects
	Create and use data streams
	Use the file class
	Make an object persist through serialization
	Define an custom exception
	State the difference between run-time and checked exceptions
	Architect methods so that exception handling takes advantage of throwing exceptions
	Understand how to handle exceptions without disrupting your existing program logic
	Create a basic graphical user interface
	Describe Java's event-handling model
	Create an anonymous inner class to refine event handling
	Augment an existing graphical user interface to run in a Web browser as an applet
	Define a class that implements the runnable interface
	Launch and control separate threads of execution
	Describe and use the Networking API and RMI in Java
	Access a server from a client application to retrieve information
	Code RMI interfaces
	Use the RMI compiler (rmic) and the rmiregistry
	Use the RMI lookup facilities
	Convert an application into a client/server application

skill level

Basic

course materials

The course material moves beyond the fundamental skills of Java syntax and logic flow into concepts using IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer V5.1.

hands-on labs

Nine labs are included to address the skills transfer beyond the fundamental skills of Java syntax and logic flow into concepts using IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer V5.1

certification

This course helps you prepare for the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform examination.

ibm education advantage program eligibility:

	Yes - IBM Education Card
	Yes - IBM Education Pack
	Yes - IBM Corporate Education Pass
	Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

course content details

	Java review

	differentiate between stand-alone applications, applets, and servlets
	describe the role of the JVM
	describe Java development cycle
	describe the components of a class in Java
	describe encapsulation and class instantiation, and their benefits to Java programming
	create an Instance
	identify keywords, operators, and primitive data types
	differentiate between implicit and explicit casting
	use the String class
	identify the block structure of Java
	use conditional statements
	use iteration statements
	create and use arrays
	use command line parameters
	describe the purpose and value of wrapper classes

	Java development environment

	explain the purpose of the basic Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Software Development Kit (SDK) tools
	list the additional SDK tools
	explain the basics of JVM memory allocation
	describe the JVM garbage collection process
	use the finalize() method correctly
	use the System class to obtain platform information
	use the Runtime class to issue operating system commands

	Inheritance, interfaces, and abstract classes

	apply the concept of inheritance
	create a new class using inheritance
	define a superclass and a subclass
	use the keywords relevant to subclassing
	use override methods
	describe the principle of dynamic binding
	use dynamic binding in applications

	Manipulating objects using Java utility classes

	describe the basic Java collection mechanisms
	introduce the hierarchy of interfaces and classes for dealing with collections
	describe the use of the appropriate concrete class, or interface for the task
	introduce date management classes
	introduce text management classes

	Streams

	define a stream
	differentiate between byte streams and character streams
	recognize the abstraction of byte streams through the InputStream and OutputStream classes
	recognize the abstraction character streams through the Reader and Writer classes
	nest streams using wrapper classes to enhance basic stream behavior
	perform file Input/Output (I/O)
	define object serialization
	use serialization to save an object to a file, then deserialize that object
	describe the use of the transient keyword

	Exceptions

	understand the throwable hierarchy
	distinguish between errors and exceptions
	distinguish between runtime and checked exceptions
	use try/catch/finally constructs to handle exceptions
	use throw and throws to pass propagate exceptions
	create user-defined exceptions
	use overriding with exceptions

	User interfaces Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) and Swing components

	define AWT and Swing
	identify the general organization of the AWT and Swing class structures
	describe the Component class hierarchy
	describe graphical widgets
	define Java layout managers
	describe the process of setting a container layout manager
	effectively describe the layout managers used to achieve proper GUI layout
	describe the concept of a containment hierarchy

	Applets

	compare and contrast applets and applications
	describe the life cycle of an applet and its inherited methods
	embed an applet into an Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document
	pass parameters from an HTML document to its contained applet
	explain applet security restrictions
	convert an applet into an application
	convert an application into an applet

	Security

	explain the Java-related security concepts
	describe the Java security model
	introduce the concept of digital signatures
	explain the use of digital certificates

	Threads and synchronization

	create and instantiate threads using two different techniques
	control single-thread flow using many thread methods
	describe the four thread states and their relationships to thread methods
	define synchronization in relation to object monitors
	explain the differences between synchronized methods and blocks
	describe and control thread racing using thread synchronization
	explain thread deadlock
	describe the system event queue

	Networking and RMI

	use Socket APIs in java.net
	use support for URL-named network resources
	describe the RMI concept
	use RMI methods
	code the RMI interfaces
	use the RMI lookup facilities
	convert an application to a client/server application