Introduction to Java Programming
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Without software, a computer is useless?

True (A)

Which of the following are examples of programming languages?

  • Java
  • Python
  • Visual Basic
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the primary advantage of using Java?

  • Platform independence
  • Truly object-oriented
  • Memory management
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of a compiler in the program development process?

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What is the role of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?

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Java is a case-sensitive language, meaning that uppercase and lowercase letters are treated differently.

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What are keywords in Java?

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What is an operator in Java?

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What is the primary purpose of punctuation in Java?

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A Java statement always needs to be written on a single line of code.

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Briefly describe a variable in Java.

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What is the significance of syntax in a programming language?

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Computer Program

A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.

Programming Language

A set of rules, symbols, and special words used to write computer programs.

Software

A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.

Algorithm

A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.

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Syntax Rules

Rules that specify which statements (instructions) are legal or illegal in a programming language.

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Java

A popular programming language for various applications, including building Android apps and web applications.

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Platform Independence

Java programs written once can run on various computers with little modification.

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Object-Oriented

A programming style that organizes software design around objects.

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Memory Management

Java handles allocating and freeing memory automatically.

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Multi-Threaded

Java allows running multiple tasks at the same time.

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Secure

Java is designed with security in mind.

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Simple

Java is relatively straightforward to learn and use.

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Rich APIs

Java provides extensive sets of tools for performing common tasks like I/O, networking, and database connections.

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System Programs

Programs that manage the computer's hardware and resources.

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Application Programs

Programs that perform specific tasks for users.

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Compiler

A program that translates source code into machine-executable code.

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Syntax Error

An error in a program that violates the rules of the programming language.

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JVM

Java Virtual Machine; executes Java bytecode instructions.

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Bytecode

Intermediate code that JVM understands.

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Keywords

Reserved words in Java with specific meanings.

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Operators

Symbols that perform operations on data.

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Punctuation

Symbols used to structure code.

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Programmer-defined Identifiers

Names given to variables, functions, and other program elements by the programmer.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Java

  • Java is a leading programming language
  • Software is crucial for computer functionality
  • People use the internet for information and communication due to software availability.
  • Programming languages like Java, Python, and Visual Basic are used to create software.

Why Java

  • Platform independent: runs on many computers with little modification.
  • Object-oriented: uses objects for data and functions
  • Effective memory management
  • Multi-threaded: allows multiple tasks to run concurrently
  • Secure and Simple
  • Rich APIs: (e.g., I/O, Networking, XML Parsing, Database Connection)

Where Java is used

  • Building Android applications (e.g., Android Studio, Google's Android API)
  • Java web applications (e.g., Gmail backend, GIFT UIS)
  • Software tools and frameworks (e.g., Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, NetBeans, Hadoop MapReduce framework)
  • Scientific applications
  • Games (e.g., Minecraft Java Edition)

Programming Language

  • Programming: Planning and creating a program.
  • Programming Language: Set of rules, symbols, and words for writing programs.
  • Computer Program: Set of instructions a computer follows to perform a task.
  • Syntax Rules: Guidelines for valid statements (instructions).
  • Java is case-sensitive

Software

  • System Programs: Monitor overall computer activity and provide services (e.g., memory management, I/O, storage management), Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Application Programs: Provide specific functions (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, games).

Evolution of Programming Languages

  • Machine language
  • Assembly language
  • High-level languages

Program Development Process

  • Programmer uses a text editor to create a Java source code file.
  • Programmer runs a compiler that translates the source code into bytecode.
  • The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) reads and executes the bytecode instructions

Portability

  • A Java program can run on many different computer types with minimal modification because the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) translates bytecode to the computer's native language.

Compiler

  • Translates source code into executable form
  • Identifies and reports syntax errors
  • If syntactically correct, translates the source to bytecode.

Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

  • Reads and executes bytecode instructions.
  • Simulates a computer that understands Java bytecode, not directly machine code, enabling platform independence.

Common Language Elements

  • Keywords
  • Operators
  • Punctuation
  • Programmer-defined identifiers
  • Strict syntactic rules

Keywords

  • Reserved identifiers in Java (e.g., public, static, class, void) with specific meanings

  • Written in lowercase

  • Not used as programmer-defined identifiers

  • Operators

  • Example: profit = sellingPrice - cost Price;

  • Perform operations on data items (operands).

  • e.g., = is an assignment operator.

Punctuation

  • Used to mark beginning/end of statements or separate list items.
  • Semicolons end Java statements.
  • Proper punctuation is needed for correct Java code.

Lines vs Statements

  • Line: A single line in a program's body
  • Statement: A complete Java command causing computer action
  • Blank lines improve code readability.
  • Statements combine keywords, operators, and programmer-defined names

Programmer-defined Identifiers (Variables)

  • Data stored in memory
  • Variable: Named memory location
  • Created by programmer giving a name; e.g., int hours = 40;

Syntax

  • Rules for writing a program, specifying how Java instructions are written, including how keywords and operators are used and where punctuation must appear.

First Java Program

  • See code examples for a basic Java program.

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