Welcome to the Java Guide! Java is a versatile, object-oriented programming language widely used for building enterprise-scale applications, Android apps, and more. Let's dive into the essentials.
🧠 Key Concepts of Java
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Java is built around OOP principles like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.JVM (Java Virtual Machine)
The JVM allows Java code to run on any platform with a compatible runtime.Java Ecosystem
Java has a rich ecosystem including frameworks like Spring, libraries like Apache Commons, and tools like Maven.
🚀 Getting Started
Install JDK
Download the latest JDK from Oracle's official website or use OpenJDK.Write Your First Program
public class HelloWorld { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Hello, World!"); } }
Run & Debug
Usejavac
to compile andjava
to execute. Debugging tools like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse are highly recommended.
📚 Resources
- Java Tutorial for beginners
- Java 8 New Features to explore modern enhancements
- Java Documentation for detailed API references
📈 Java 8 Highlights
- Lambda expressions:
- Stream API for data processing:
- Default methods in interfaces:
For advanced topics, check out our Java Advanced Concepts section! 🌟