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Java Basics: Your First Programs

Learn Java from zero: how Java programs are built and run, types, decisions, loops, methods, arrays and text. Examples are checked against a real JDK.

5 lessonsAbout 65 minFree
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Module 1: The building blocks

  1. What Is Java? Your First Program11 min · Up next
  2. Variables and Data Types13 min · Not started
  3. Decisions and Loops14 min · Not started

Module 2: Organising your code

  1. Methods and Arrays14 min · Up next
  2. Strings and Text13 min · Not started

Questions about Java Basics: Your First Programs

What will I learn in Java Basics: Your First Programs?

Learn Java from zero: how Java programs are built and run, types, decisions, loops, methods, arrays and text. Examples are checked against a real JDK. The course has 5 lessons, organised in 2 modules: Module 1: The building blocks; Module 2: Organising your code.

How long does Java Basics: Your First Programs take?

About 65 minutes in total, across 5 lessons. You can learn at your own pace and stop and continue any time.

Do I need experience to take Java Basics: Your First Programs?

No. This course starts from zero and explains every new word the first time it appears.

Is Java Basics: Your First Programs free?

Yes. The whole course is free and you do not need an account to learn. A free account is only needed for the final assessment and the certificate.

Do I get a certificate for Java Basics: Your First Programs?

Yes, a free certificate of completion. Finish every lesson, sign in, and pass the 15-question final assessment with 80% or more. It is not an accredited qualification.

What should I learn after Java Basics: Your First Programs?

The next step is Java Intermediate: Objects, Collections and Errors.