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Java Foundation Master Document

The document outlines the foundational concepts of Java, including its architecture, memory management, and object-oriented programming principles. It covers core language mechanics, the collections framework, exception handling, multithreading, modern Java features, and advanced JVM internals. Additionally, it provides a mastery checklist for practical understanding and application of these concepts.

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Java Foundation Master Document

The document outlines the foundational concepts of Java, including its architecture, memory management, and object-oriented programming principles. It covers core language mechanics, the collections framework, exception handling, multithreading, modern Java features, and advanced JVM internals. Additionally, it provides a mastery checklist for practical understanding and application of these concepts.

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JAVA FOUNDATION MASTER DOCUMENT

1. How Java Works (Core Architecture)

• JDK: Java Development Kit (compiler + tools).

• JRE: Java Runtime Environment (JVM + libraries).

• JVM: Executes bytecode.

• Compilation Flow: .java -> javac -> .class (bytecode) -> JVM execution.

• Platform independence through bytecode.

2. Memory Management

• Stack: Method calls, local variables, references.

• Heap: Objects and instance variables.

• Method Area: Class metadata.

• Garbage Collection basics.

• Stack vs Heap behavior during object creation.

3. Object-Oriented Programming Deep Understanding

• Encapsulation: Protecting state with controlled access.

• Abstraction: Hiding implementation details.

• Inheritance: Code reuse and hierarchy.

• Polymorphism: Method overriding and dynamic binding.

4. Core Language Mechanics

• Constructors and object initialization flow.

• this and super keywords.

• Static vs Instance members.

• Access modifiers and package structure.


5. Collections Framework Deep Dive

• ArrayList internal resizing mechanism.

• HashMap internal structure (bucket, hash, collision).

• equals() and hashCode() contract.

• HashSet behavior.

• Comparable vs Comparator.

6. Exception Handling Philosophy

• Checked vs Unchecked exceptions.

• Exception hierarchy.

• Custom exceptions.

• Best practices in exception design.

7. Multithreading Foundations

• Thread lifecycle.

• Race conditions.

• synchronized keyword.

• volatile keyword meaning.

• Executor framework basics.

8. Modern Java Features

• Functional Interfaces.

• Lambda expressions.

• Streams (map, filter, reduce).

• Optional usage philosophy.

9. JVM and Advanced Internals

• Class loading mechanism.


• String Pool.

• Garbage collection types.

• Memory leaks in Java.

• Reflection basics.

10. Mastery Checklist

• Explain HashMap collision handling without reference.

• Explain why String is immutable.

• Create your own small collection class.

• Write thread-safe code example.

• Explain equals/hashCode impact in HashSet.

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