Sunday 20 August 2017

Tips for Beginners to Master Java

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If you want to brew great programs with Java, it’s time you start analyzing where you stand exactly and where you can reach. A truth that everybody should be acknowledging is that knowledge is something that cannot be attained 100%. However good you are at doing things, there will be always scope for learning and betterment. So, whether you are a professional or a novice you can always try to learn something new to easily climb the staircase of success. We will go through some of the tips that can make a beginner a better Java programmer.

·         Get your basics right: A strong foundation is mandatory for any building. To build a successful career in Java, you ought to be great in your basics. If you are a beginner it’s pretty obvious that you find coding bewildering. But, with perseverance you can master it and getting the basics right will help you in the long run. Here given are some of the basics that ought to be understood to code in Java.
¨      Object oriented programming concepts like class, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction and encapsulation.
¨      Java is a programming language that is platform independent which can be run on any operating system like Windows or Unix.
¨      Data Structures
¨    Collections framework and utilities.

·         Start practicing: The best way to learn and remember things is practicing. Try to put into practice whatever you have learned. Do not get worried about developing a perfect program for some gigantic task. Instead, start with simpler things like entering a number or word and getting an output for that.

·         Learn writing algorithms: Algorithms are the clear step-by-step instructions given as an input to produce an output in a program. In other words, algorithms are used to arrive at a solution for a problem on a computer using a programming language like Java. Learn to write your algorithms accurately so that you get the desired output for the problem given. Check for yourself if the program is giving a correct output even after a series of tests. If it is giving correct output, it means you have done your coding correctly.

·      Trace your codes: If your algorithm does not give an output that is intended for the program, then you need to check the code again and trace it which is the sure-shot way to master your coding skills.

·         Go the next level: Once you have gained enough knowledge in the basics and are able to do simple programming exercises, go the next level and try to program more complex and advanced problems. With this kind of exercises, you would be able to understand the real-life programmer’s work.

·         Learn Servlets, API and JSF:

Servlets: Servlets are programs that extend the capabilities of web or application servers. These Servlets work between the web browser and the databases on the server.

API: Application Programming Interface is a set of classes that includes everything from collection classes to GUI classes. API makes it easier for a developer to program.
JSF: Java Server Faces are frameworks that are used in building component-based web application user interfaces.

Finally, as we have understood in the beginning of this article, there is no end to learning. You have to keep on learning and brushing up your skills in Java on a continuous basis to become a successful Java developer. Keep on updating your skills by reading more and more articles related to Java on various websites, blogs and in books. Keep on writing codes and better your programming skills.



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