Getting Started with Java - Beginner's Guide
This course covers the fundamental aspects of core Java programming and provides a structured path for beginners to learn and practice Java programming.
What you'll learn
- Understand Java syntax, variables, data types, and core programming constructs
- Write conditional logic and loops to control program flow
- Build classes and objects using object-oriented programming principles like inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation
- Work with interfaces, abstract classes, and access modifiers
- Handle errors using exceptions and manage data with the Java Collections Framework
Prerequisites
- A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your machine
- An IDE such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or VS Code (recommended but optional)
- No prior programming experience required
Overview
Java is a high-level, versatile, object-oriented, and platform-independent programming language. Known for its "Write Once, Run Anywhere" philosophy, Java allows developers to create applications that can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
Java is used in various domains, from web development to mobile applications and enterprise-level systems, making it one of the most popular programming languages in the industry.
ThThis course covers the fundamental aspects of Core Java programming and provides a structured path for beginners to learn and practice Java programming.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to write your own Java programs, solve simple coding challenges, and begin your journey towards more advanced topics in programming.
- 01Introduction to Java2 min
- 02Overview of Java Syntax and Comments2 min
- 03Introduction to Java Variables and Types5 min
- 04Working with Methods in Java3 min
- 05Working with Java Arrays3 min
- 06Decision Making in Java using Ifs, Else Ifs, Switch9 min
- 07Loops in Java for, while and do-while7 min
- 08Classes and Objects in Java5 min
- 09Working with Packages in Java2 min
- 10Encapsulation in Java4 min
- 11Access Modifiers in Java6 min
- 12Enums in Java4 min
- 13Interfaces in Java3 min
- 14Abstract Classes in Java2 min
- 15Inheritance in Java6 min
- 16Java Polymorphism - Method Overloading, Method Overriding7 min
- 17Exceptions Handling in Java7 min
- 18Working with Java Collections23 min
- 19Working With File System and IO in Java8 min
- 20Working with Date, Time in Java4 min
- 21Perform Math Operations in Java6 min
- 22Regular Expressions in Java6 min
- 23Static Variables, Methods, and Class5 min

Nilanchala Panigrahy
Software Architect based in London with 19+ years of experience designing and scaling mission-critical backend systems. Nilanchala has worked on large-scale enterprise platforms, led digital transformation initiatives, and guided teams through complex system design decisions where reliability, security, and maintainability actually matter.
Beyond architecture, he's passionate about mentorship — helping developers bridge the gap between writing clean code and designing robust systems.