project = jse71-sample (still in progress)
Java Basics
[ ] Define the scope of variables
[ ] Define the structure of a Java class
[ ] Create executable Java applications with a main method
[ ] Import other Java packages to make them accessible in your code
Working With Java Data Types
[ ] Declare and initialize variables
[ ] Differentiate between object reference variables and primitive variables
[ ] Read or write to object fields
[ ] Explain an object’s lifecycle
[ ] Call methods on objects
[ ] Manipulate data using the StringBuilder class and its methods
[ ] Create and manipulate strings
Using Operators and Decision Constructs
[ ] Use Java operators
[ ] Use parentheses to override operator precedence
[ ] Test equality between strings and other objects using == and equals ()
[ ] Create if and if/else constructs
[ ] Use a switch statement
Creating and Using Arrays
[ ] Declare, instantiate, initialize and use a one-dimensional array
[ ] Declare, instantiate, initialize and use multi-dimensional array
[ ] Declare and use an ArrayList
Using Loop Constructs
[ ] Create and use while loops
[ ] Create and use for loops including the enhanced for loop
[ ] Create and use do/while loops
[ ] Compare loop constructs
[ ] Use break and continue
Working with Methods and Encapsulation
[ ] Create methods with arguments and return values
[ ] Apply the static keyword to methods and fields
[ ] Create an overloaded method
[ ] Differentiate between default and user-defined constructors
[ ] Create and overload constructors
[ ] Apply access modifiers
[ ] Apply encapsulation principles to a class
[ ] Determine the effect upon object references and primitive values when they are passed into methods that change the values
Working with Inheritance
[ ] Implement inheritance
[ ] Develop code that demonstrates the use of polymorphism
[ ] Differentiate between the type of a reference and the type of an object
[ ] Determine when casting is necessary
[ ] Use super and this to access objects and constructors
[ ] Use abstract classes and interfaces
Handling Exceptions
[ ] Differentiate among checked exceptions, RuntimeExceptions and Errors
[ ] Create a try-catch block and determine how exceptions alter normal program flow
[ ] Describe what exceptions are used for in Java
[ ] Invoke a method that throws an exception
[ ] Recognize common exception classes and categories
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