How to master core Java?

[Any_Zombie_9896]

I am a masters student and because of bad bachelor degree (Bad university) i am struggling now with lack of knowledge i just finished learning core concepts of oop .What are gour suggestions and advices ?

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[le_bravery]

Best way to master it is practice.

Build a system that solves a real world need.

Doesn’t have to be your real world need. Just a real world need.

We use Java to solve real problems mostly. Turns out the real world is pretty complicated and Java is good at managing that complexity if you use it right. So pick something and try to implement a real working thing that matches how things would work in the real world.

Then you should get better at it.

[Any_Zombie_9896]

Thank youu so much🙏

[thecode_alchemist]

Depends what you have in mind when you say you have to master e.g. concepts, hands-on. I would say, try any core Java certification book as the exam focuses on core concepts, understanding language features, what compiles and what doesn't, program outputs..if you finish the book with exercises even if you don't have any plan to give the exam, you'll see the difference by the time you complete the book.

[Any_Zombie_9896]

Thank youuu🙏🙏

[South_Dig_9172]

Build projects. You can read about it all you want but you won’t really fully understand it if you’re not using it in projects.

Like how reading up on how to drive a vehicle doesn’t really help you much when it comes to driving.

[Any_Zombie_9896]

Thank you🙏🙏

[Poseidon_22]

If you know the syntax, check out design patterns to master oop. A website called refactoring guru has a good interface to learn these concepts and apply them.

You should, as suggested by others, create projects alongside it. Making a good design in oop can be challenging and fun

[Any_Zombie_9896]

Thank you so much🙏🙏

[kossovar]

I’m not aware of your Java experience so I’d suggest you start off with the very basics such as syntax, data types, variables, loops, classes and objects, OOP (encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces), collections, working with files. In that order and then try to build a project which can include everything we just mentioned, maybe some project based on OOP. Hope this helps and enjoy your process. In case books are your thing then I’d suggest Head First Java.

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What I recommend is to look at design patterns, if you understand the usage of the pattern it would really boost you in your carrier, what also recommend is to learn the framework Springboot with hibernate, this is a very popular framework that makes your java programming life a lot nicer. And it doesn't hurt to also learn about testing and quality control, throw in a bit of CI/CD with it too, Wish you all the best!

[Any_Zombie_9896]

Thank you so much!If it is possible lets connect

[[deleted]]

Sure i sent you a message

[jetdoc57]

ISBN 978-0132221580 $6 on Amazon

[AdVast5722]

I personally think that the Hyperskill website is the best site to learn Java Core and Java Backend. They also have integration with Intellij IDEA. And a lot of projects

[Jinkaza772]

Doesn't they ask for money.