Core Java Complete Notes (Outline)
This is a concise outline. A truly detailed guide with explanations, diagrams, interview notes, and
examples would exceed hundreds of pages.
1. Java Basics
History, JVM/JRE/JDK, compilation, syntax, variables, data types, operators, control flow.
2. OOP
Classes, objects, constructors, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction with
examples.
3. Strings
String, StringBuilder, StringBuffer, immutability, common methods.
4. Arrays
1D/2D arrays, traversal, utilities.
5. Methods
Overloading, varargs, pass-by-value.
6. Packages & Access
Packages, imports, public/private/protected/default.
7. Exception Handling
try-catch-finally, throw, throws, custom exceptions.
8. Collections
List, Set, Map, Queue, Stack, PriorityQueue, HashMap internals, Comparable vs Comparator.
9. Generics
Type parameters, wildcards.
10. Multithreading
Thread lifecycle, Runnable, synchronization, volatile, locks, executor framework.
11. File I/O
Streams, Readers/Writers, NIO basics.
12. Java 8+
Lambda, Functional Interfaces, Streams API, Optional, Method References.
13. Memory
Heap, Stack, GC, String pool.
14. JVM
Class loading, bytecode, JIT.
15. Best Practices
equals/hashCode, immutability, SOLID basics.
Recommendation: Expand each section with code examples, FAQs, and interview questions for a
250-400 page handbook.