ATI's Java GUI Programming course

Summary: Java is a complete programming language which can be used to write applets that enhance existing Web pages, or embedded Web based applications. Through lecture and hands on labs, this course introduces students to all aspects of this high level programming langugage. Prerequisites: Students should have programmed in at least one programming language - preferably C or C++. Some familiarity with Object Oriented Programming is desired but not required. Who Should Attend: This course is designed for applications programmers and designers planning to develop applications running in Java enabled Browsers or as standalone executables Benefits of Attendance: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Compile and run a Java application Understand the role of the Java Virtual Machine in achieving platform independence Navigate through the API docs Use the Object Oriented paradigm in Java programs Understand the division of classes into Java packages Use Exceptions to handle run time errors Select the proper I/O class among those provided by the JDK Use threads in order to create more efficient Java programs Be able to write simple Network programs using TCP/IP Course Outline: Chapter 1: Introduction What is Java? History Versioning The Java Virtual Machine Simple Java Programs Chapter 2: Language Components Primitive Data Types The for Statement The if Statement The else if Statement The while Statement The do while Statement The switch Statement The break Statement The continue Statement Operator Casts Comments Chapter 3: Object Oriented Programming Defining New Data Types Constructors The String Class Documentation Packages The StringBuffer Class Naming Conventions The Date Class The import Statement Depreciation The StringTokenizer Class The DecimalFormat Class Chapter 4: Methods Introduction Method Signatures Static Methods The Math Class Class Methods vs. Instance Methods Arguments and Parameters Passing Objects to Methods Method Overloading The System Class Wrapper Classes Chapter 5: Arrays Introduction Processing Arrays Copying Arrays Sending Arrays to Methods Arrays of Objects Multidimensional Arrays Command Line Arguments Array Boundaries Chapter 6: Encapsulation Introduction Constructors The this Reference Data Hiding Public and Private Members Composition Static Data Members Chapter 7: Inheritance and Polymorphism Introduction A Simple Example The Object Class Overriding Methods Polymorphism Another Inheritance Example Other Inheritance Issues Chapter 8: Abstract Classes and Interfaces Introduction Abstract Classes Interfaces Methods Returning Interfaces Arrays of Interfaces Chapter 9: Exceptions Introduction Exception Handling The Exception Hierarchy Checked Exceptions Advertising Exceptions withthrows Developing Your Own Exception Classes The finally Block Chapter 10: I/O in Java Introduction The File Class Listing Files in a directory I/O Classes Keyboard Input File Streams Data Streams Print Streams Reading and Writing Objects Readers and Writers Line Input PrintWriter String Readers/Writers Random Access Files Chapter 11: AWT Components and Layout Managers Introduction Frames Menus Components AWT Component Hierarchy Buttons FlowLayout Manager Labels TextFields GridLayout Manager TextAreas BorderLayout Manager Panels Combining Layout Managers Chapter 12: Event Handling Introduction The Java Event Model Event Classes Listener Interfaces Button Events Text Events Focus Events Item Events (CheckBox, Choice, and List) Key Events Mouse Events Window Events Scrollbar Events Other Events Event Handling Styles Chapter 13: Threads Threads vs. Processes Creating Threads by Subclassing Thread Creation by Implementing Runnable Advantages of using Threads Thread States Thread Problems Synchronization wait() and notify() notifyAll() Chapter 14: Applets Introduction Life Cycle of an Applet Applet Behavior Applets vs. Applications Applet Tags Reading Parameters Applet Information Applets and Threads A threaded Applet With wait() and notify() Multiple Applets on the same Web Page Appendix A: The Java Collection Classes Introduction Vector Hashtable Enumeration Properties Collection Class Hierarchy Lists Sets Maps Algorithms The Collections Class - copy Binary Search Appendix B: Networking in Java Networking Fundamentals The Client/Server Model Internet Addresses URLs Sockets Writing Servers A Time-of-Day Server A Time-of-Day Client An Iterative Server Appendix C: Swing Introduction to Swing Model View Controller Architecture Jframe JApplet JButton JLabel TextField JtextArea JscrollBar, Jscrollable, JscrollPane, JviewPort Jlist JmenuBar, Jmenu, JmenuItem Pluggable Look-and-Feel Appendix D: Bit Manipulation Appendix E: Packages Tuition: Tuition is $2000 per person at one of our scheduled public courses. Onsite pricing is available. Government personnel qualify for reduced rates. Please call us at 410-956-8805 or send an email to ati@ATIcourses.com. Register Now Without Obligation