Java Programming Nanodegree v1.0.0

Nanodegree key: nd079

Version: 1.0.0

Locale: en-us

This Nanodegree program is intended to elevate your Java abilities and teach you the fundamental skills used by Java developers to design, code, test and deploy cutting-edge Java software.

Content

Part 01 : Welcome to the Java Programming Nanodegree Program

Welcome to Udacity! We're excited to share more about your nanodegree and start this journey with you!
In this course, you will learn more about the pre-requisites, structure of the program, and getting started!

Module 01: Welcome
- Lesson 01: Java Programming Nanodegree Program Introduction
  Welcome to Udacity! We're excited to share more about your Nanodegree and start this journey with you.
- Lesson 02: Mentor Help, Peer Chat, and Careers
  You are starting a challenging but rewarding journey! Take 5 minutes to read how to get help with projects and content.

Part 02 : Java Fundamentals

In order to be a great Java developer you must first learn the fundamentals of Java. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of Java programming. These include basic Object-oriented Programming (OOP) concepts such as classes, encapsulation and inheritance, as well as core Java concepts such as collections, exceptions and commonly used Java types.

Module 01: Course 2
- Lesson 01: Introduction to Java
  In this lesson, we'll cover some fundamentals—such as why you would want to learn Java, and what prerequisites you'll need to succeed in the course.
- Lesson 02: Java Programing Basics
  This lesson covers all the major building blocks we need to create a simple Java app, including keywords, variables, loops, methods, access modifiers, arrays, and Javadoc.
- Lesson 03: Defining Classes
  In this lesson, we'll learn about what an object is, what a class is, and how we can create (or instantiate) objects from classes.
- Lesson 04: Object-Oriented Programming
  In this lesson, we'll go deeper into objects and classes and learn about some of the advanced concepts of object-oriented programming, including inheritance and polymorphism.
- Lesson 05: Common Types
  We'll learn about some of the important class types provided by the Java API, including Exceptions, Enums, RegEx, Dates and Calendar, and advanced String features.
- Lesson 06: Generics and Collections
  Working with multiple types can introduce some challenges. In this lesson we'll learn how two tools—generics and collections—can help us address these challenges and make our code type safe.
- Lesson 07: Advanced Collections
  In this lesson we'll learn about maps, sets and queues. Each of these provides a uniquely powerful data structure that, when used correctly, can solve complex problems efficiently.
- Lesson 08: Hotel Reservation Application
  In this project, you will demonstrate your new Java skills by creating a fully functional hotel reservation app that will allow customers to check room availability and book a room.
  
  Project Description - Hotel Reservation Application
  
  Project Rubric - Hotel Reservation Application

Part 03 : Advanced Java Programming Techniques

The best Java programs combine excellent software designs with modern language features. This course will teach you some lesser known features of Java, such as functional programming, I/O, serialization, and reflection. Strengthen your software design intuition by exploring the design ideas that underpin understandable, extensible and scalable software systems. Learn the basic concepts and techniques of concurrent programming in Java, so your programs can take advantage of modern, multi-core hardware.

Module 01: Course 2
- Lesson 01: Introduction to Advanced Java Programming Techniques
  In this lesson, you'll be introduced to the course and what to expect!
- Lesson 02: Functional Programming in Java
  In this lesson, you'll learn how to implement lambdas, functional interfaces, and other Java functional programming tools.
- Lesson 03: Working with Files & I/O
  In this lesson, you'll learn how to use files and streams in Java.
- Lesson 04: Design Patterns
  In this lesson, you'll learn about common design patterns and when to use them.
- Lesson 05: Reflection
  In this lesson, you'll learn reflection, the ability of a program to examine its own structure at runtime.
- Lesson 06: Introduction to Concurrent Programming
  In this lesson, you'll be introduced to concurrency and threading in Java.
- Lesson 07: Project: Parallel Web Crawler
  In this lesson, you will create a parallel web crawler to replace legacy code at a large company.
  
  Project Description - Project: Parallel Web Crawler
  
  Project Rubric - Project: Parallel Web Crawler

Part 04 : Java Application Deployment

This course introduces Java ecosystem topics that are necessary to develop production-ready applications. It starts by covering the construction and makeup of Java program artifacts. You will learn how Java program code is compiled, packaged and executed. Next, you’ll learn how to use Maven to automate and customize the build process, as well as manage external project dependencies. This course also covers the topic of Modules, introduced in Java 9. In addition to build topics, this course will also teach you to use the tools of JUnit 5 to write unit tests and evaluate code coverage. To expand our testing capabilities for complex applications, the Mockito library and test doubles will be covered as well.

Module 01: Java Application Deployment
- Lesson 01: Introduction to Java Application Deployment
  In this lesson, you'll be introduced to the course and what to expect!
- Lesson 02: Running Java Applications
  In this lesson you'll learn how to run and package Java applications.
- Lesson 03: Dependency Management with Maven
  In this lesson, you'll learn about different types of dependencies and how to manage them with Maven.
- Lesson 04: Java Modules
  In this lesson, you'll learn how to divide projects into modules in Java.
- Lesson 05: Unit Testing With Java
  In this lesson, you'll learn how to write unit tests in Java.
- Lesson 06: Test Doubles, Mocking, and Integration Testing
  In this lesson, you'll learn how to write more complex tests in Java.
- Lesson 07: Project: UdaSecurity
  In this lesson, you'll create modules, write unit tests, and package your project for others to use.
  
  Project Description - Project: Udasecurity
  
  Project Rubric - Project: Udasecurity

Part 05 : Career Services

The Careers team at Udacity is here to help you move forward in your career - whether it's finding a new job, exploring a new career path, or applying new skills to your current job.

Module 01: Career Services
- Lesson 01: Take 30 Min to Improve your LinkedIn
  Find your next job or connect with industry peers on LinkedIn. Ensure your profile attracts relevant leads that will grow your professional network.
  
  Project Description - Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
  
  Project Rubric - Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
- Lesson 02: Optimize Your GitHub Profile
  Other professionals are collaborating on GitHub and growing their network. Submit your profile to ensure your profile is on par with leaders in your field.
  
  Project Description - Optimize Your GitHub Profile
  
  Project Rubric - Optimize Your GitHub Profile

Part 06 : Congratulations!

Congratulations on finishing your program!

Module 01: Congratulations!
- Lesson 01: Congratulations!
  Congratulations on your graduation from this program! Please join us in celebrating your accomplishments.