Course VJ101: Introduction to Java for Visual Basic Developers
This course was created specifically to help Visual Basic programmers transfer their knowledge to the world of Java.



Course Length
5 days: Daily from 9:00am - 4:30pm

Prerequisites
Required: A solid working knowledge Visual Basic, 1 year recommended. If you have more experience in another language, please consider taking our more general Introduction To Java course.

Course Goals
This course will help you move to Java by:

Translating the Visual Basic syntax and semantics into Java

Discussing the similarities between the goals of VB and those of Java, such as:
     No pointer manipulation or manual de-referencing
     Automatic memory management (garbage collection)
     True arrays and strings
     Run-time error checking

Exploring the similarities and differences between object-based (VB) and
object-oriented (Java) programming Object-Based Programmers know about:
     Creation of objects
     Accessing properties of objects
     Invoking methods on objects
     Creating new data types

To become an Object-Oriented Programmer, you'll learn about:
     Inheritance
     Polymorphism
     Encapsulation
     Interfaces
     Composition
     Delegation

Showing specific code examples translated from VB to Java
     Converting code by hand
     Using tools to automatically convert current VB code to Java

Course Outline:
Java Applets vs. Java Applications

Running Java Programs
   Running Java Applications from the
   Command prompt
   Running Java Applets in the AppletViewer
   Running Java Applets in a browser

Java Language Syntax
   Tokens
   Keywords
   Identifiers
   Literals
   Data Types
   Variables
   Operators and Expressions
   Program Structure: Blocks
   Looping/iteration statements
   Decisions statements
   Comments
   Procedures/Functions vs. Methods
   Program Structure: Modules vs. Classes

Java Object Concepts
   Class vs. Object
   Instantiation
   Class Fields
   Instance Fields
   Object References
   Constructors
   The "this" Object Reference
   Java Packages: Grouping Classes

Java OOP Concepts
   Subclassing and Inheritance and Overriding
   Polymorphism and Overloading
   The "super" Object Reference

Class and Field Modifiers
   Access Protection
   Private
   Public
   Default (Package)
   Static
   Final
   Abstract

Interfaces vs. Classes
   Why Interfaces are Powerful
   Composition vs.Inheritance

The Java Abstract Window Toolkit
   Structure Of The AWT
   Containers
   The Applet Class
   Graphics Contexts
   The Repaint/Update/Paint Cycle
   Components
   Layout Managers
   The AWT 1.0 Inheritance/Containment Event Model
   The AWT 1.1 Delegation Event Model

Exception Handling
   Unchecked Exceptions
   Checked Exceptions
   Try, Catch, Finally
   Program Flow

Multithreading
   The Thread Class
   The Scheduler
   The Runnable Interface
   Synchronization

Streams And Files
   Streams
   Filtered Streams
   The File Class
   Directories
   JDK 1.1 Reader/Writers

Networking
   Class URL, URLConnection
   Communicating With Sockets

Java Beans
   Reflection and Introspection
   Naming Patterns for Events and Properties
   Persistence and Serialization
   The BeanBox
   ActiveX Bridge
   ActiveX to JavaBeans Migration Kit

Format
The course is a hands-on, interactive class of no more than 8 students per instructor. We have found that only through exercises and labs can you truly learn and absorb the information presented. You will have your own networked-PC hooked up to our high-speed Internet connection and our own Web server.

Materials
You will receive a complete course workbook which includes exercises and solutions, and a set of disks containing all code and other information covered in the workbook.

Substitutions
Substitutions are allowed at no additional charge provided that we are notified, by phone, at least 1 business day prior to the start of the section.

Other Information
UNIF/X reserves the right to substitute speakers or to cancel any class with a minimum of five business days notice to enrollees with confirmed registration. If the course is not held for any reason, UNIF/X's liability is limited to refund of the paid course fee.

Payment Method
Checks and money orders are accepted as payment in full. Purchase Orders are accepted, but registration will not be complete until full payment is received. If payment is not received at least 2 weeks before the first day of the section, the registration will be automatically canceled.

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