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This self-study plan outlines a structured approach to learning Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices using free resources. It emphasizes a daily commitment of 4 hours over several weeks, focusing first on core Java concepts such as OOP, Collections, and Exception Handling. The plan includes specific learning goals, practice exercises, and strategies for maintaining motivation and avoiding distractions.

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Self-Study_Plan_Java_SpringBoot_Microservices_FULL

This self-study plan outlines a structured approach to learning Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices using free resources. It emphasizes a daily commitment of 4 hours over several weeks, focusing first on core Java concepts such as OOP, Collections, and Exception Handling. The plan includes specific learning goals, practice exercises, and strategies for maintaining motivation and avoiding distractions.

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Self-Study Plan: Java, Spring Boot, & Microservices (Free Resources)

Overview
Your Resources: YouTube, documentation (official and trusted sources like Baeldung), this
chatbot.
Time Commitment: 4 hours/day, every day (consistency is key!).
Goal: Become proficient enough to build basic microservices applications and apply for
entry-level/internship roles.

Phase 1: Core Java Foundation (4-6 Weeks)


Goal: Solidify your understanding of Java fundamentals, especially OOP, Collections,
Generics, and Exception Handling.

Week 1-2: OOP Mastery & Basics

Learning:
 OOP Concepts: Deep dive into Classes, Objects, Encapsulation, Inheritance,
Polymorphism, Abstraction. Use YouTube tutorials (Programming with Mosh is
excellent for beginners) and accompanying official Java documentation. Practice writing
small code snippets for each concept.
 Basic Syntax: Refresh on variables, data types, operators, control flow (if/else, loops).

Practice:
 Write programs to model real-world entities (e.g., a Car class with attributes like make,
model, year, and methods like start(), stop()).
 Implement different types of inheritance and polymorphism through simple examples.
 Solve basic coding challenges on platforms like CodingBat or HackerRank (even small,
beginner problems help build logic).

Distraction Avoidance:
 Dedicate 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening (or whatever fits your
schedule best) for focused study. Turn off phone notifications during these blocks.
 Use the Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes study, 5 minutes break. During the break,
stand up, stretch, look away from the screen.
 Keep your workspace clean and organized.

Week 3-4: Collections & Generics

Learning:
 Collections Framework: Explore List (ArrayList, LinkedList), Set (HashSet, TreeSet),
Map (HashMap, TreeMap). Understand when to use which collection. Use Javatpoint,
GeeksforGeeks articles, and official Java documentation for in-depth understanding.
 Generics: Learn how generics enable type-safe code and reduce boilerplate. Consult the
official documentation and trusted blog posts like Javatpoint's Java Generics tutorial.
 Exception Handling: Master try-catch-finally, custom exceptions, and the exception
hierarchy.

Practice:
 Implement programs that use various collections to store and manipulate data.
 Create generic methods and classes.
 Build a small console application (e.g., a contact list manager) that uses collections,
handles input, and implements robust error handling.

Motivation/Burnout Prevention:
 Celebrate Small Wins: Completing your command-line apps is a win! Acknowledge it.
 Vary Learning: If you get tired of reading docs, switch to watching a tutorial video for a
bit, then back to practice.

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