Fundamentals of
Java

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About this Course

This course is intended beginning computer hobbyists and first-year IT students.

The free online textbook for this course is Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours. Read the Introduction to the book.

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Study Aids

Using the Java 2 Software Development Kit

Programming with the Java 2 Software Development Kit

Lesson 11. Describing What Your Object Is Like

In this lesson you will learn about:

• Creating variables for an object
• Creating variables for a class
• Using methods with objects and classes
• Calling a method in a statement
• Returning a value with a method
• Creating constructor methods
• Sending arguments to a method
• Using this to refer to an object
• Creating new objects
• Putting one object inside another object

Introduction to the lesson

Reading Assignments

Read the following sections from your free online textbook:

Creating Variables

Creating Class Variables

Creating Behavior with Methods

Putting One Class Inside Another

Using the this Keyword

 

Learning Activities

1. Use this search box to refine and expand your understanding of new terms and concepts in the reading assignments.

2. Visit the Workshop: Using Class Methods and Variables.
3. Read the Summary of the lesson.
4. Test your understanding with the Q&A.
5. Try the Quiz.
6. Test your skills with the hands-on Activities.

   Return here after completing your hands-on  session.

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