CMP228 Advanced Programming with Java
Advanced Programming with Java notes
10 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.
Unit 1
Java Fundamentals: Syntax, Compilation, OOP Basics, and Core APIsUnit 1 of Advanced Programming with Java: This note covers Java’s syntax, structure, compilation process, core data types, operators, control flow, and introduction to object-oriented programming concepts (classes, objects, and basic APIs) with practical examples and visualizations.9 min readUnit 2
OOP in Java: Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism & AbstractionUnit 2 of Advanced Programming with Java covers the core principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Java, including classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstraction, and interfaces. This note explains how to design OOP systems, implement them in Java, and analyze their efficiency and real17 min readUnit 3
Exception Handling: Try-Catch, Custom Exceptions, Error PropagationUnit 3 of Advanced Programming with Java covers exception handling mechanisms in Java, including checked vs. unchecked exceptions, try-catch-finally blocks, custom exceptions, and error propagation strategies, with real-world applications in banking, e-commerce, and system robustness.9 min readUnit 4
Multithreading: Threads, Synchronization, Deadlocks & ConcurrencyUnit 4 of Advanced Programming with Java covers multithreading concepts, thread lifecycle, synchronization mechanisms, inter-thread communication, deadlocks, and real-world applications of multithreading in Java, including practical examples and code implementations.12 min readUnit 5
Java Collections Framework: Lists, Sets, Maps & AlgorithmsUnit 5 of Advanced Programming with Java covers the Java Collections Framework—interfaces (List, Set, Map, Queue), implementations (ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, TreeSet, HashMap, TreeMap), iterators, comparators, and algorithms (sorting, searching, shuffling) with time/space complexity analysis and real-world use ca23 min readUnit 6
File I/O, Serialization & Object Persistence in JavaUnit 6 of Advanced Programming with Java covers reading/writing files (text, binary), Java’s serialization mechanism, object persistence, and file handling best practices with hands-on examples and error-handling techniques.13 min readUnit 7
GUI Programming: Swing & JavaFX Basics, Layouts, Events & AnimationsUnit 7 of Advanced Programming with Java covers Swing and JavaFX frameworks for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in Java, including components, layouts, event handling, and animations, with practical examples and code traces.7 min readUnit 8
JDBC Database Programming: Connecting Java to SQL DatabasesUnit 8 of Advanced Programming with Java covers JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) architecture, establishing database connections, executing SQL queries, handling result sets, transaction management, and best practices for secure and efficient database operations in Java applications.11 min readUnit 9
Network Programming in Java: Sockets, Clients, Servers, ProtocolsUnit 9 of Advanced Programming with Java covers Java’s networking APIs (URL, Socket, ServerSocket), client-server architecture, TCP/UDP protocols, and real-world applications like eSewa’s secure transactions and Pathao’s ride-matching systems.7 min readUnit 10
Servlets, JSP, and Web Application ArchitectureUnit 10 of Advanced Programming with Java covers server-side programming with Servlets (request handling, lifecycle, and configuration) and JSP (scriptlets, directives, and implicit objects), how they interact with HTML/CSS/JS, and their role in MVC architecture. Includes JDBC integration, session management, and deplo5 min read