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Learn Java: Object-Oriented Programming

Explore classes and objects in this introduction to object-oriented programming with Java.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    3 hours
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  • Prerequisites

    1 course

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.

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2 lessons • 2 projects • 2 quizzes

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