IT Java Programming

Who is this course for

Programmers of procedural systems looking to advance into object-oriented code development. Staff supporting and maintaining enterprise-wide Java applications. Coders already familiar with object-oriented aspects from other languages looking to migrate their skillset over to Java.

Purpose of the course

This course has three main objectives: to understand and appreciate concepts of object-oriented programming, to use some predefined Java objects to create custom code, and to create new systems from scratch within the framework that the Java platform provides.

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Benefits for you as an individual

By understanding Java you spend more time thinking up smarter ways of programming, rather than blundering around with trial and error. Whilst some are discouraged at the sizeable time investment required of learning Java core principles and advanced features, Java advocates will argue that to do it properly is not an overnight task - and more advanced Java programmers spend their time researching other classes with a view to using already-available tried-and-tested code, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel themselves anyway. Now, isn't that a better usage of your time?

Benefits for your organisation

The "Write once, run anywhere" core value proposition of Java means that applications only need to be developed once to run on any system that supports the Java platform.  Java is a proven technology that has been adopted by some of the biggest enterprise organisations that understand 80% of a system's lifecycle is spent making changes to realign those systems to changing business requirements; Java's design goals brings many best-practise principles missing from other languages together into a framework that ensures consistency and produces some of the most robust, reliable and scalable code ever produced, reducing costly reworking and overall maintenance costs.