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This document provides an overview of Java, a high-level, object-oriented programming language known for its platform independence and simplicity. It covers essential topics including Java syntax, data types, variables, control flow statements, functions, arrays, collections, and key object-oriented programming concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. The notes aim to assist learners in understanding the foundational elements of Java programming.

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This document provides an overview of Java, a high-level, object-oriented programming language known for its platform independence and simplicity. It covers essential topics including Java syntax, data types, variables, control flow statements, functions, arrays, collections, and key object-oriented programming concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. The notes aim to assist learners in understanding the foundational elements of Java programming.

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Java Basics Notes

Table of Contents
Introduction to Java
Java Syntax and Data Types
Variables and Operators
Control Flow Statements
Functions and Methods
Arrays and Collections
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts
Introduction to Java
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Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language developed by Sun
Microsystems (now owned by Oracle Corporation).
Java is platform-independent, meaning that Java code can run on any device that has
a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) installed.
Java is known for its simplicity, flexibility, and robustness, making it a popular
choice for developing large-scale applications.
Java Syntax and Data Types
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Java syntax is similar to C++ and C#, with a focus on readability and simplicity.
Java has the following basic data types:
Integers (int): whole numbers, e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.
Floating-point numbers (float, double): decimal numbers, e.g., 3.14, -0.5, etc.
Characters (char): single characters, e.g., 'a', 'B', etc.
Boolean (boolean): true or false values
Strings (String): sequences of characters, e.g., "Hello, World!"
Variables and Operators
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Variables in Java are used to store and manipulate data.
Java has the following types of variables:
Local variables: declared within a method or block.
Instance variables: declared within a class, but outside any method.
Static variables: shared by all instances of a class.
Java has various operators for performing arithmetic, comparison, logical, and
assignment operations.
Control Flow Statements
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Control flow statements in Java are used to control the flow of a program's
execution.
Java has the following control flow statements:
Conditional statements (if-else, switch): used to execute different blocks of code
based on conditions.
Loops (for, while, do-while): used to execute a block of code repeatedly.
Jump statements (break, continue, return): used to transfer control to another part
of the program.
Functions and Methods
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Functions and methods in Java are blocks of code that perform a specific task.
Java has the following types of functions and methods:
Instance methods: belong to an instance of a class.
Static methods: belong to a class, rather than an instance.
Abstract methods: declared without an implementation.
Arrays and Collections
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Arrays in Java are used to store a collection of elements of the same data type.
Collections in Java are used to store a group of objects.
Java has various types of collections, including:
Lists (ArrayList, LinkedList): ordered collections of elements.
Sets (HashSet, TreeSet): unordered collections of unique elements.
Maps (HashMap, TreeMap): unordered collections of key-value pairs.
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts
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OOP concepts in Java include:
Encapsulation: hiding an object's internal state and behavior.
Inheritance: creating a new class based on an existing class.
Polymorphism: the ability of an object to take on multiple forms.
Abstraction: representing complex systems in a simplified way.
I hope these notes help you understand the basics of Java! Let me know if you have
any questions or need further clarification.

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