Java Programming Slides Planning Document#
Overview#
This document outlines the plan for creating comprehensive Reveal.js slide decks for the Java Programming Language course (4343203). Each major topic will have its own slide deck to ensure focused, digestible content.
Slide Deck Structure#
1. Introduction to Java Programming Language#
File: 01-java-introduction.html
Topics Covered:
- Java Overview
- Brief History & Evolution of Java
- Java Features
- Java Applications
- Java Environment Setup & Basic Java Syntax
- Java Components (JVM, JRE, JDK)
- Setting up Java Development Environment
- Structure of a Java Program
- Compilation and Execution of Java Program
- Importance of Bytecode & Garbage Collection
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Java Platform Architecture (JVM, JRE, JDK)
- Java Compilation Process
- Write Once Run Anywhere concept
2. Data Types and Variables#
File: 02-data-types-variables.html
Topics Covered:
- Data Types (Primitive and Non-Primitive)
- Type Conversion and Casting
- Identifiers and Naming Rules
- Variables (Declaration, Initialization, Scope)
- Constants (final keyword)
- Arrays (One-dimensional and Multidimensional)
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Data Type Hierarchy
- Memory representation of arrays
- Variable scope visualization
3. Operators and Control Flow#
File: 03-operators-control-flow.html
Topics Covered:
- Arithmetic Operators
- Assignment Operators
- Relational (Comparison) Operators
- Logical Operators
- Bitwise Operators
- Conditional (Ternary) Operator
- Operator Precedence
- Selection Statements (if, if-else, if-else-if, switch-case)
- Looping Statements (while, do-while, for, for-each)
- Jump Statements (break, continue, return)
- Nested Loops
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Operator precedence chart
- Control flow flowcharts
- Loop execution diagrams
4. Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals#
File: 04-oop-fundamentals.html
Topics Covered:
- Procedure-Oriented vs. Object-Oriented Programming
- OOP Concepts (Classes, Objects, Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
- Creating Classes and Objects
- Class Attributes and Methods
- Constructors (Default, Parameterized, Copy, Constructor Overloading)
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Key Diagrams Needed:
- OOP concepts relationship diagram
- Class and Object relationship
- Constructor types comparison
5. Modifiers and String Handling#
File: 05-modifiers-strings.html
Topics Covered:
- Access Modifiers (public, private, protected, default)
- Non-Access Modifiers (final, static, abstract, transient, synchronized, volatile)
- String Class
- String Special Characters and Escape Sequences
- Common String Methods
- Scanner Class (User Input)
- Command-line Arguments
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Access modifier scope diagram
- String immutability illustration
- Scanner input process
6. Inheritance and Polymorphism#
File: 06-inheritance-polymorphism.html
Topics Covered:
- Basics of Inheritance
- Types of Inheritance (Single, Multilevel, Hierarchical)
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- Method Overloading vs Method Overriding
- Method Dynamic Dispatch
- Overriding Object Class Methods
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Inheritance hierarchy diagrams
- Method overriding vs overloading comparison
- Dynamic dispatch illustration
7. Interfaces and Abstract Classes#
File: 07-interfaces-abstract-classes.html
Topics Covered:
- Interfaces (Defining, Implementing, Multiple Inheritance)
- Abstract Classes and Abstract Methods
- Differences between Interfaces and Abstract Classes
- Final Classes and Methods
- Inner Classes (Regular, Private, Static)
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Interface implementation diagram
- Abstract class hierarchy
- Inner class types comparison
8. Packages and Access Control#
File: 08-packages-access-control.html
Topics Covered:
- Packages & API
- Built-in Packages
- Import statements (Class, Package)
- User-defined Packages
- Access Rules and Access Control Within Packages
- Package structure and organization
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Package hierarchy diagram
- Access control matrix
- Import mechanism illustration
9. Exception Handling#
File: 09-exception-handling.html
Topics Covered:
- Exception Handling concepts
- Errors vs. Exceptions
- try-catch-finally blocks
- Throwing Exceptions (throw, throws)
- Common Built-in Exceptions
- Creating Custom Exceptions
- Benefits of Exception Handling
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Exception hierarchy diagram
- try-catch-finally flow
- Exception propagation
10. Multithreading#
File: 10-multithreading.html
Topics Covered:
- Concepts of Threads and Processes
- Multi-threading Benefits
- Creating Threads (extend Thread, implement Runnable)
- Running Threads
- Thread Lifecycle
- Thread Priority
- Concurrency Problems
- Synchronization
- Thread Exception Handling
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Thread lifecycle diagram
- Thread creation methods comparison
- Synchronization illustration
11. File Handling#
File: 11-file-handling.html
Topics Covered:
- File Handling using File Class
- Creating, Reading, Writing, Deleting Files
- File Information methods
- File Handling using Streams
- FileInputStream and FileOutputStream
- Closing Streams
- Stream types comparison
Key Diagrams Needed:
- File operations flowchart
- Stream hierarchy diagram
- File I/O process illustration
12. Collections Framework#
File: 12-collections-framework.html
Topics Covered:
- Collections Framework Overview and Hierarchy
- ArrayList (methods, operations, examples)
- LinkedList (methods, comparison with ArrayList)
- HashMap (key-value pairs, methods, operations)
- HashSet (unique elements, methods, operations)
- Iterator (usage, methods, removing items)
- Collections utility methods
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Collections framework hierarchy
- ArrayList vs LinkedList comparison
- HashMap structure illustration
- Iterator pattern diagram
13. Java Programming Practice and Examples#
File: 13-programming-examples.html
Topics Covered:
- GTU Paper Solutions and Examples
- Common programming patterns
- Best practices
- Code examples and explanations
- Problem-solving approaches
Key Diagrams Needed:
- Problem-solving flowcharts
- Code structure diagrams
Implementation Notes#
- Consistency: All slides will follow the same design template and structure
- Interactive Elements: Include code examples that can be highlighted and explained
- Diagrams: Use SVG format for scalable, professional diagrams
- Navigation: Ensure smooth navigation between topics and sections
- Responsive Design: Slides should work well on different screen sizes
- Code Highlighting: Proper syntax highlighting for Java code blocks
- Animations: Subtle animations to enhance understanding of concepts
File Organization#
/content/resources/study-materials/32-ict/sem-4/4343203-java/slides/
├── 01-java-introduction.html
├── 02-data-types-variables.html
├── 03-operators-control-flow.html
├── 04-oop-fundamentals.html
├── 05-modifiers-strings.html
├── 06-inheritance-polymorphism.html
├── 07-interfaces-abstract-classes.html
├── 08-packages-access-control.html
├── 09-exception-handling.html
├── 10-multithreading.html
├── 11-file-handling.html
├── 12-collections-framework.html
├── 13-programming-examples.html
└── diagrams/
├── java-architecture.svg
├── data-types-hierarchy.svg
├── control-flow-charts.svg
├── oop-concepts.svg
├── inheritance-hierarchy.svg
├── exception-hierarchy.svg
├── thread-lifecycle.svg
├── collections-hierarchy.svg
└── [additional diagrams as needed]
Progress Tracking#
- 01-java-introduction.html
- 02-data-types-variables.html
- 03-operators-control-flow.html
- 04-oop-fundamentals.html
- 05-modifiers-strings.html
- 06-inheritance-polymorphism.html
- 07-interfaces-abstract-classes.html
- 08-packages-access-control.html
- 09-exception-handling.html
- 10-multithreading.html
- 11-file-handling.html
- 12-collections-framework.html
- 13-programming-examples.html
Next Steps#
- Create the slides directory structure
- Start with the first slide deck (Java Introduction)
- Create accompanying SVG diagrams as needed
- Test slides for proper rendering and navigation
- Continue with subsequent slide decks following the same pattern