Module 1: Introduction to Java

• What is Java?

• History and Features of Java

• Java Ecosystem & Platforms (SE, EE, ME)

• Scope of Java for Backend & Desktop Applications

Module 2: Java Programming Basics

• Setting up the Java Development Environment (JDK, IDEs)

• Writing Your First Java Program

• Java Syntax & Structure

• Variables, Data Types, and Constants

• Types of Comments in Java

• Java Operators

Module 3: Core Java Concepts (OOP)

• The 4 Pillars of OOP in Java

  • Encapsulation

  • Inheritance

  • Polymorphism

  • Abstraction

• Classes and Objects

• Constructors and Methods

• Practical OOP Examples

Module 4: Java Input & Control Flow

• Introduction to Scanner Class (User Input)

• Conditional Statements (if, else, switch)

• Loops in Java (for, while, do-while, enhanced for)

Module 5: Desktop Application Development with Java

• Introduction to JOptionPane (Dialog Boxes)

• Introduction to Swing Framework

• Building Simple GUI Applications

• Event Handling in Swing

• Hands-on Mini Project: Calculator / Simple Form Application

Module 6: Backend Development with Java

• Concept of Web Services

• What is an API?

• REST vs SOAP APIs

• Introduction to Spring Framework & Spring Boot

• Building REST APIs with Spring Boot

• Connecting REST APIs to Databases

• Hands-on Mini Project: CRUD REST API with Spring Boot

Capstone Project

Learners will choose one project to consolidate their knowledge:

1. Desktop Application: Student Management System (GUI + Database)

2. Backend Application: Employee Management REST API (Spring Boot + Database)