Phase 1: Java Fundamentals

Build a rock-solid foundation in Java programming, focusing on core concepts and object-oriented principles.

Duration: 2-3 Months

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Learning Resources

Resource Type	Name
Course	Tim Buchalka's Java Masterclass (Udemy)
Book	Effective Java by Joshua Bloch
Book	Core Java Volume I by Cay S. Horstmann

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Topics

• Topic 1: Java Basic Interactive Applications

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  Variables, data types, operators, control flow, methods, loops, switch, user input.

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• Topic 2: OOP & Class Design Internals

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  Classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, composition.

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• Topic 3: Arrays, Lists & Autoboxing

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  Arrays, ArrayList, LinkedList, Iterators, Autoboxing/Unboxing, Enums.

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• Topic 4: Abstraction, Interfaces, Generics & Nested Classes

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  Abstract classes, interfaces, generics, bounded types, wildcards, comparators, nested & anonymous classes.

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• Topic 5: Lambda Expressions & Functional Programming

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  Lambda syntax, functional interfaces (Consumer, Predicate, Function, Supplier), method references, chaining with andThen/compose, Comparator convenience methods.

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• Topic 6: Collections Framework

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  List, Set, Map, Queue implementations, internal workings, performance characteristics.

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• Topic 7: Java Streams API

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  Stream pipelines, intermediate & terminal operations, Collectors, Optional, parallel streams.

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Topic Structure

Each topic folder contains three key documents:

Document	Purpose
topic-note.md	Course notes from Tim Buchalka's Udemy course - brainstorming and observed ideas
book-reading.md	Notes from Effective Java - building theoretical mindset
summary.md	Final combined understanding - comprehensive topic mastery

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Project Ideas

1. Command-line Calculator - Practice methods, exception handling
2. Student Management System - Use OOP, collections, file I/O
3. Library Management System - Comprehensive use of all fundamentals

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Phase Progress

• Topic 1: Java Basic Interactive Applications
• Topic 2: OOP & Class Design Internals
• Topic 3: Arrays, Lists & Autoboxing
• Topic 4: Abstraction, Interfaces, Generics & Nested Classes
• Topic 5: Lambda Expressions & Functional Programming
• Topic 6: Collections Framework
• Topic 7: Java Streams API
• Phase 1 Project

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