Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation is the second course of Exam Prep: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 [1Z0-808] Specialization. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in core Java programming, covers essential Java syntax, language structure, and coding principles through a mix of theory and hands-on exercises. Learners begin with Java fundamentals, exploring data types, variables, arrays, and operators, then progress to decision constructs and looping mechanisms such as for, while, and do-while. The course introduces object-oriented concepts, including methods, constructors, encapsulation, and the static keyword, emphasizing practical implementation and memory behavior differences between primitive types and object references.
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Apply control flow statements and looping constructs to implement iterative logic that meets specific program requirements.
Analyze primitive types and object references to determine how variable assignment, parameter passing, and method returns affect program behavior.
Construct classes and methods using proper encapsulation, constructors, and static members to produce reusable, and object-oriented Java code.
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Welcome to Week 1. This week, we’ll learn how to efficiently store, manage, and iterate through collections of data using arrays and various loop types. We’ll begin by exploring one-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays, understanding how to declare, instantiate, initialize, and access array elements. Next, you’ll dive into the power of iteration constructs in Java, and then moving on to the for and enhanced for loop for cleaner and more controlled iterations. You’ll also learn how to compare loop constructs, manage control flow using break and continue statements to fine-tune loop execution. By the end of this module, you’ll be confident in creating array-based solutions, traversing complex data structures, and writing efficient, readable, and logically sound iteration logic.
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7 videos2 readings2 assignments
Welcome to Week 2. This week, we’ll explore how to create methods with parameters and return values, enabling code reusability and better organization. We’ll examine method overloading, which allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameter lists, improving program flexibility and readability. Next, we’ll dive into the static keyword, understanding how static methods and variables belong to the class rather than an instance. You’ll see how static members can simplify access and memory management in common utility patterns. From there, we’ll move on to constructors, exploring how to create and overload them to properly initialize objects during instantiation. You’ll also gain hands-on practice applying access modifiers such as public, private, and protected to control visibility and strengthen data security. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to confidently design well-structured Java classes that follow encapsulation principles, implement constructors and overloaded methods effectively, and manage data access using proper modifiers.
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