Java, like C, has a wide range of topics, each catering to different
programming needs. Here’s an overview of key Java topics categorized by
functionality and purpose:
Core Java Topics
1. Basics
• Data types (int, float, char, etc.)
• Variables and Constants
• Operators (arithmetic, logical, bitwise)
• Control statements (if-else, switch-case)
• Loops (for, while, do-while)
2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Classes and Objects
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism (method overloading and overriding)
• Encapsulation
• Abstraction
3. Methods
• Static and non-static methods
• Method overloading
• Recursion
4. Arrays
• Single and multidimensional arrays
• Operations on arrays (sorting, searching)
5. Strings
• Immutable strings (String class)
• Mutable strings (StringBuilder, StringBuffer)
• String methods (substring, replace, etc.)
6. Packages and Interfaces
• Java built-in packages (java.util, java.io, etc.)
• User-defined packages
• Interfaces and abstract classes
7. Exception Handling
• Try-catch-finally
• Throw and throws
• Custom exceptions
Advanced Java Topics
1. Collections Framework
• List, Set, Map
• ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, HashMap
• Iterators and Streams
2. Multithreading and Concurrency
• Threads and Runnable interface
• Synchronization
• Executor framework
3. File Handling
• Reading and writing files
• Serialization and Deserialization
• NIO (New I/O)
4. Generics
• Generic classes
• Generic methods
5. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
• Connecting Java applications to databases
• CRUD operations
6. Networking
• Socket programming
• HTTP and URL connections
Specialized Java Topics
1. JavaFX and GUI Programming
• Swing, AWT
• JavaFX for rich UIs
2. Streams and Lambda Expressions
• Functional programming
• Streams API
3. Annotations
• Built-in annotations (@Override, @Deprecated)
• Custom annotations
4. Memory Management
• Garbage Collection
• Heap and stack memory
5. Reflection API
• Inspecting and manipulating classes, methods, and fields at
runtime
6. Security
• Java Cryptography API
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Frameworks and Tools
1. Spring Framework
• Dependency Injection
• MVC architecture
• Spring Boot
2. Hibernate
• Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)
3. Maven and Gradle
• Build automation tools
4. Testing Frameworks
• JUnit, TestNG
Java doesn’t have pointers like C, as it uses references for memory
management, abstracting away low-level details. However, you’ll find its
extensive library and features make it equally rich for programming. If you
want to dive into specific areas, let me know!