Complete Java Tutorial Roadmap for Beginners to Advanced
A complete and structured Java learning roadmap covering fundamentals, object-oriented programming, collections, multithreading, Java 8 features, JDBC, frameworks, design patterns, and real-world projects. This Java roadmap is ideal for students, beginners, and professionals preparing for development careers or interviews.
1. Java Fundamentals (Beginner Level)
- Introduction to Java
- Features of Java
- JDK, JRE, and JVM
- Java Program Structure
- How Java Code Executes
- Variables and Data Types
- Operators
- Input and Output
- Type Casting
- Conditional Statements
- Looping Statements
- Break and Continue
- Arrays and Multi-dimensional Arrays
- Strings and String Methods
2. Object-Oriented Programming in Java
- Classes and Objects
- Constructors and Types
- Methods and Method Overloading
- this and super keywords
- Inheritance Types
- Method Overriding
- Access Modifiers
- Polymorphism Concepts
- Encapsulation and Getters/Setters
- Abstraction using Abstract Classes
- Interfaces and Multiple Inheritance
- Default and Static Methods in Interfaces
3. Core Java Advanced Concepts
- Exception Handling
- try, catch, finally
- throw and throws
- Custom Exceptions
- Collections Framework Overview
- List, Set, Map Interfaces
- ArrayList, LinkedList
- HashSet, TreeSet
- HashMap, LinkedHashMap, TreeMap
- Iterator and ListIterator
- Comparable and Comparator
- Generics in Java
- Wildcards
- File Handling (FileReader, FileWriter)
- Buffered Streams
- Serialization and Deserialization
- Java I/O Streams (Byte and Character Streams)
4. Java 8 and Later Features
- Lambda Expressions
- Functional Interfaces
- Predicate, Function, Consumer, Supplier Interfaces
- Streams API
- Method References
- Optional Class
- Date and Time API
- Default and Static Methods in Interfaces
5. Multithreading and Concurrency
- Thread Basics
- Creating Threads (Thread Class, Runnable Interface)
- Thread Lifecycle
- Thread Priority
- Synchronization
- Locks and Monitors
- Deadlock, Livelock, Race Condition
- Executor Framework
- Callable and Future
- ThreadPoolExecutor
- ScheduledExecutorService
- Concurrent Collections (ConcurrentHashMap, CopyOnWriteArrayList)
6. JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
- JDBC Architecture
- Database Drivers
- Establishing a Connection
- Statements and PreparedStatement
- CRUD Operations
- Transactions
- Batch Processing
7. Java Networking
- Introduction to Sockets
- ServerSocket and Client Socket
- URL and HttpURLConnection
- Java HTTP Client (Java 11+)
8. Java GUI Development
- Basics of AWT
- Swing Components
- Event Handling
- JavaFX Introduction
9. Build Tools and Project Setup
- Maven Overview
- pom.xml Structure
- Gradle Overview
- Project Directory Structure
- Dependency Management
10. Unit Testing in Java
- Introduction to JUnit
- Test Lifecycle
- Assertions
- Testing Exceptions
- Mocking with Mockito
11. JVM Internals and Performance
- JVM Architecture
- Class Loaders
- Bytecode Execution
- JIT Compiler
- Garbage Collection
- Heap, Stack, Metaspace
- JVM Tuning Basics
12. Design Patterns in Java
- Singleton
- Factory
- Builder
- Prototype
- Adapter
- Decorator
- Strategy
- Observer
13. Java Backend Development
- Servlets and JSP
- Request and Response Model
- Session Management
- Spring Framework Overview
- Spring Core
- Spring MVC
- Spring Boot
- Spring Data JPA
- Spring Security
- Spring Cloud for Microservices
14. Java Projects for Practice
Beginner Projects
- Calculator
- Student Management System
- Basic Notepad Application
Intermediate Projects
- Expense Tracker
- Employee Management System
- Chat Application (Socket Programming)
Advanced Projects
- E-commerce Backend Using Spring Boot
- Hospital Management System
- Microservices-Based Application
15. Java Interview Preparation
- Core Java Interview Questions
- OOP Concept Questions
- Collections and Generics Questions
- Exception Handling Questions
- Multithreading Questions
- JVM and GC Questions
- Spring Boot Interview Questions
- SQL and Database Questions
- Coding Questions