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Overview
This learning path is designed for anyone interested in quickly getting up to speed with using Java. It consists of step-by-step tutorials that explain the process of setting up your Java development environment and writing Java code.
Skill level
Beginner
Estimated time to complete
Approximately 3 hours
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this learning path, you will be able to:
- Set up your Java development environment
- Understand basic object-oriented programming principles
- Understand basic Java syntax, and be able to write simple Java programs
- Understand best coding practices to help you write cleaner, more maintainable Java code
- Handle more complex programming scenarios
