Java Programming Fundamentals Syllabus

A programming paradigm that emphasizes objects and their interactions.

A blueprint for creating objects; defines data and behavior.

An instance of a class; a concrete realization of the blueprint.

The ability to hide internal details and expose only necessary information.

The ability to represent a concept without revealing its underlying implementation.

A way to create new classes based on existing ones, inheriting properties and behavior.

The ability of an object to take on different forms or behaviors based on context.

Data types define the kind of values a variable can hold, such as integers, floating-point numbers, or characters.

Symbols that represent operations, such as +, -, *, /, and %.

Instructions that control the flow of execution in a program.

An exception thrown when a program tries to access an array element outside of its valid index range. For example, trying to access the 5th element of a 4-element array.

An exception thrown when a string cannot be converted into a number. For example, trying to convert the string "abc" to an integer.

An exception thrown when an arithmetic operation results in an invalid outcome. For example, dividing by zero.

A mechanism for reading and writing data to files. It allows you to interact with files on your computer.

A data structure that allows storing and managing a dynamic, ordered sequence of elements. It's very versatile and can grow or shrink as needed.

A class that provides methods for working with dates and times. It offers functions for getting the current date, time, manipulating time periods, and more.

A special pattern used for matching text strings. Regular expressions allow for defining patterns to search for specific sequences of characters.

A mechanism for executing multiple tasks concurrently, allowing for improved performance and responsiveness. Threads share the same program, but run independently.

A method that pauses the execution of a thread for a specified duration. Useful for controlling the speed and timing of operations.

A fundamental data type in Java used to represent text sequences. It's a sequence of characters enclosed in double quotes, like "Hello World!".

Java programs are organized into classes, blueprints that define the structure and behavior of objects.

A mechanism in Java to handle and gracefully recover from errors that occur during program execution.

A type of class in Java that cannot be further extended or inherited. It's used to create classes meant to be final and unmodifiable.

A type of class in Java that cannot be instantiated directly. It's a blueprint for other classes to inherit from. It can contain abstract methods that must be implemented in the concrete subclasses.

A collection of methods that define an interface. It specifies what a class should do, but not how it should be implemented. This promotes loose coupling and flexibility. Classes can implement multiple interfaces.

A method in Java that allows you to call another method of the same class with the same name but different parameter types.

In Java, references allow interaction between objects and the program itself. They act as pointers, holding the memory location of an object.

A special method in Java that is called automatically when an object of the class is created. It's used to initialize the object's state.

A class that inherits properties and behaviors from another class, called the parent or superclass. It can extend functionality or specialize the inherited features.

Keywords used in Java to handle exceptional events that might disrupt the normal execution of a program. They help to ensure the program continues running despite unexpected situations.

A class that represents a standard way of handling exceptions. It provides methods for getting information about the exception and its cause.

A predefined class in Java, representing the root of the class hierarchy. All other classes in Java implicitly inherit from it.

A collection of related classes, interfaces, and other resources organized into a hierarchical structure. Packages help manage code and prevent name collisions.

It refers to the process of making certain variables or methods accessible only within specific parts of the code. It helps maintain data integrity and control access to sensitive information.

A mechanism in Java that allows you to access members (methods and variables) of the superclass within a subclass. It provides a bridge between the subclass and its parent.