Java Workshop

Java Workshop is a flexible introductory course for Java development taught by Dr. Ralph L. Vinciguerra. It is meant for developers who already know other programming languages (C or C++) and need to start programming in Java. Object-oriented experience is not required, but it will make the material easier to follow. Special attention can be provided for introducing object-oriented design if needed.

Developers who already have started working in Java but would like some additional perspective on the language may find value in the course and should consult the outline below to decide on attending.

Course outline:

• Introduction: Defining Java
• Architecture and History: Internet, World Wide Web, and Java
• Java tools: Java Development Kit, Java Runtime Environment, Forte for Java
• Quick exposure to Unified Modeling Language and Design Patterns
• Language Basics: statements, variables, data types, operators, control flow, arrays, object creation and lifespan.
• Leveraging the Utility Classes: Vectors, Collections Framework, ArrayList, HashMap, I/O streams
• GUI Development: Buttons, Labels, TextAreas, Layout Managers, Examples, Menus.
• Multitasking with threads
• Identifying the Java enterprise frameworks and facilities: Java Beans, J2EE, Java Servlets.

Course materials will be provided in printed form and on CD-ROM's for attendees.

The following durations are estimates based on typical classes, and may be different depending on the class attendees.

Cost for a lecture format course (8 hours):
$2000 base cost for up to 8 attendees, $200/additional attendee up to 16 total.

Cost for a lecture and lab format (8 hours and 8 hours) course:
$3000 base cost for up to 8 attendees, $250/additional attendee up to 16 total.
You must supply modern computing platforms with JDK 1.3 or higher preinstalled (available free from Sun Microsystems). Sun Solaris 7 or 8 workstations, recent Linux systems, or PCs running windows 98 or higher are sufficient. One console per attendee required. Only a text editor is required in addition.

Extra costs:
Purchase costs of optional supporting texts: Java, UML, and Design Patterns.
Travel expenses if not in Metro Boston commuting area.

Scheduling:

The lecture format is best served by limiting each session to approximately 4 hours and executing across 2 days.

The lab format can be executed in 2 days with each day a mix of lecture and lab time, or can be spread across 4 days, with 4 hours per day.

Additional on-site support for design and implementation is available on a per hour basis.