Java 2: Language Features

Overview/Description
To show how to convert between reference types, catch and handle exceptions, build multithreaded applications, and build simple GUIs

Target Audience
Programmers wishing to learn the fundamentals of the Java language and more experienced Java programmers studying for the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform exam

Prerequisites
Familiarity with previous courses in the Java 2 curriculum; a good understanding of programming principles; knowledge of a procedural programming language such as C, Pascal, or Basic; knowledge of object-oriented programming and C++, or equivalent, would be an advantage

Expected Duration
4:00 Hours

Objectives:

Java 2: Language Features

  • To describe how to use object reference conversion and casting and how to clone and compare objects
  • To show how to implement exception handling in Java
  • To describe how to write multithreaded programs in Java
  • To introduce the facilities that Java provides to create graphical user interfaces


    • Course Number: JAV03SE