Java Programming – Brief Detailed Notes
Introduction to Java
Java is an object-oriented, high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in
1995. It follows the principle of 'Write Once, Run Anywhere' due to its platform independence.
Features of Java
Java is simple, secure, portable, object-oriented, robust, and multithreaded. It provides automatic
memory management using garbage collection.
Java Program Structure
A Java program consists of class declaration, main method, and statements. Execution starts from
the main() method.
Data Types
Java supports primitive data types such as int, float, double, char, and boolean. Non-primitive data
types include arrays, classes, and interfaces.
Variables
Variables are containers used to store data values. Java supports local, instance, and static
variables.
Operators
Java provides arithmetic, relational, logical, assignment, unary, and bitwise operators.
Control Statements
Decision-making statements include if, if-else, switch. Looping statements include for, while, and
do-while.
Object-Oriented Concepts
Java is based on OOP concepts such as class, object, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and
encapsulation.
Inheritance
Inheritance allows one class to acquire properties of another class using the extends keyword.
Polymorphism
Polymorphism allows one interface to be used for different data types. It is achieved through
method overloading and overriding.
Abstraction
Abstraction hides implementation details and shows only essential features using abstract classes
and interfaces.
Encapsulation
Encapsulation binds data and methods into a single unit and provides data security using access
modifiers.
Exception Handling
Exception handling manages runtime errors using try, catch, finally, throw, and throws keywords.
Multithreading
Multithreading allows concurrent execution of two or more threads to improve performance.
Conclusion
Java is a powerful and widely used programming language suitable for web, mobile, and enterprise
applications.