What are Java variables? In a program, variables are responsible for storing all of the data. To store data, a variable must be declared and initialized.
In Java, three key statements are used to change your code's flow control directly: return
, break
, and continue
. Learn how they're used.
What is a static in Java? Here you'll learn about the static keyword, the difference between static and non-static, and how to use, or not use "static" on variables and methods.
This article breaks down how to invoke (aka "call") static and non-static methods within the same class as well as external classes.
The Java if
and else
statements are fundamental control statements that control program execution based on boolean conditions.
The Java for
loop is used to iterate over a finite range of values to repeat a block of code.
Java may not get all the hype, but it gets the jobs. Graduates of our Java Career Track get hired, because Java is in-demand for junior-level roles. If you want to become a software engineer, learning Java is a strong choice. Start the Java course now.
For more reasons why Java is worth the effort, check out our blog - Why Learn Java.
Since 2016, CodingNomads has been one of the few (and fierce!) coding bootcamps to teach the full package of professional Java skills. It’s our bread and butter. Our graduates are crushing it. Even this site was built with it!
That’s why Forbes and ZDNet ranked us as one of the best online Java courses.
Learning to code can be overwhelming – where to start, where to go next, what NOT to do, and what you might be missing.
Meet weekly with a mentor, and reach out anytime you need help in our online coding bootcamp mentorship programs.
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Learn about membershipWhat will I learn in the Java bootcamp?
To see what you’ll learn in the Java Course, please visit the Java 101, Java 201](/course/java-programming-201) and Java 301 course overview pages.
For the complete list of courses and learnings in our beginner-to-professional Java curriculum, visit our Java Career Track page.
What’s the difference between the Java course and career track?
The Java career track contains multiple courses, and the “Java course” is the first set of courses in the career track. Start with Java 101 to learn Java online from the beginning.
How much does CodingNomads Java bootcamp cost?
There are 3 ways to learn Java online with us:
How do the online bootcamp mentorship programs work?
CodingNomads' Bootcamp Mentorship programs help you learn faster and keep a strong pace, and also give you professional insight and a community to learn with.
In the bootcamp mentorship program, you’ll be paired 1:1 with a technical mentor for weekly meetings, and 24/7 access to reach out to the entire community for guidance and support when you need it. After you complete the curriculum with technical mentorship, you can enroll in career mentorship to help you land your next job.
Read about our online coding bootcamp mentorship programs.
Are there live lectures on a set schedule?
No. All lectures are pre-recorded, so you can complete the curriculum on the schedule that works for you.
The only live requirements are in our coding bootcamp mentorship programs, where you meet each week with your mentor.
Does this program offer a Java certification?
Yes. Certificates are available if you are enrolled in Premium Membership or a bootcamp program. Here’s how to receive your Java certification:
How long does it take to learn Java?
As you can probably imagine, how long it takes to learn Java depends on your previous experience, your learning speed, and how much time you can commit.
On average, graduates of our Java Career Track mentorship programs need 6-12 months to go from absolute beginner to job-ready full stack Java developer, when dedicating 15-20 hours per week to studying.
Here’s how it breaks down:
3-6 months: Learn Java, Git & GitHub, SQL. This is the first part of the Java Career Track, where you learn critical Java programming and software engineering fundamentals.
3-6 months: Advanced Java, Spring Framework, AWS. This is the final part of the Java Career Track, where you learn how to build and deploy full-stack web applications - skills that are required for becoming a full stack Java developer.
What if I plan to study full-time?
If you plan to study full-time, great! You can expect to learn faster than the average times mentioned above.
That said, learning to code is not just about reading curriculum and watching videos. To become a professional, you must do the work. Writing code and building projects from scratch takes time, no matter how many hours per week you study.
To go from beginner to professional studying full-time, you should still expect a minimum of 4-6 months to gain the proficiency to build a job-worthy portfolio project, pass technical interviews, and succeed on the job.
Are the courses project-based?
Yes. We teach the real-world tasks of software engineers, so you get plenty of practice building projects using professional developer tools and IDEs. In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must complete the project assignments within each course.
Our curriculum generally follows a “read something, watch something, do something” format:
Our curriculum may not include a video or assignment for every concept, but at the end of each course you’ll have the opportunity to implement all learned concepts into your capstone project.
Is Java hard to learn?
Java is considered more difficult to learn than Python, yet easier to learn than C or C++.
Despite the learning curve, Java enforces strong computer science fundamentals that make it one of the best programming languages to learn first. While it takes a bit more time to start building projects in Java than it does with a language like Python, after you learn Java, learning another language like Python will seem easy. On the other hand, if you learn Python first, Java will seem familiar, but will require more time to get comfortable with.
If you enjoy a good challenge and want the best possible chance of becoming a professional software engineer, we think Java is the best programming language to learn.