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CourseLearn Java: Object-Oriented Programming
Explore classes and objects in this introduction to object-oriented programming with Java.
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Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary3 hoursCertificate of completion
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1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Java: Object-Oriented Programming:- Intro to Java
About this course
Object-oriented programming is a common style of programming where you design your code to function like objects in the real world. In Java, understanding the basics of object-oriented programming is especially important because every piece of Java code that you write interacts with objects and classes.
In this course, you’ll learn the foundations of object-oriented programming, write your own classes, create your own objects, and finally dive into some of the most common built-in Java classes.
Projects in this course
- Project
Build A Droid
Practice object-oriented Java by creating a `Droid` class and creating different instances of Droid. Droids are robots built to perform tasks. A droid can be built for any task so it's the perfect candidate for a Java class! - Project
A Basic Calculator
In this project, we're going to practice Classes, Methods, Objects in Java so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? It's vital that you get comfortable creating classes and writing methods that perform various operations.
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