Introduction to Java using IBM Rational Application Developer v6 (JA3560GB)

Introduction to Java using IBM Rational Application Developer v6 (JA3560GB) - 5 Days

Description
This course introduces programmers to the Java language using lectures, demonstrations, and extensive labs. It covers object-oriented programming, Java syntax, key Java classes and interfaces such as collections, exceptions, and I/O. The course also introduces JDBC, JNDI, and DataSources as ways of accessing relational databases.

Audience
Appropriate audiences for this course would include entry-level Java programmers and programmers skilled in other languages, such as RPG, COBOL or C

Prerequisites
Ideally, students should have some experience in structured programming, and should have some knowledge of object-oriented concepts. Experience using relational databases would also be an asset.

Objectives
On completion you will be able to:

Use Java syntax to develop simple applications in Java
Describe the Java object model and its implementation
Outline some of the important classes and interfaces available in Java, and be able to use them, including:
- Primitive wrapper classes
- Classes in the Collections Framework
- Utility classes
- I/O classes
- Threads
- Exceptions
Develop simple Java bean software components
Use JDBC to access and manipulate data in a relational database and know how to code for a DataSource using JNDI
Use IBM Rational Application Developer to develop and debug Java programs