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Developers who are new to the Java programming language can learn the principles of Object Oriented (OO) development, the Java (Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 1.4) syntax, object creation, and key classes and their use. In the hands-on exercises that complement the lectures and are provided throughout the course, use IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V6 as a guide to exploring the Java language.

Learn the basic concepts, syntax, and Application Programming Interfaces (API) used in developing OO Java applications, and learn how to create, debug, and run Java applications in IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V6.

This course is an entry point into the curriculum for developers who have experience with a programming language other than Java. No knowledge of Java or IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V6 is required, but some programming experience and some familiarity with OO programming is helpful.

This course is taught using Rational Application Developer in the Interactive Development Environment (IDE). If you are interested in using Eclipse as your interactive development tool, as alternatives, see: