| 1. Introduction |
Overview & Environment Setup |
- What is programming? History and types of programming languages.
- Set up a development environment (IDE/Editor like VS Code, JDK/Python).
- Write and run the first "Hello, World!" program.
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- Understand the most basic concepts of programming.
- Successfully run the first program.
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| 2. Basic Components |
Variables, Data Types & Operators |
- Learn about variables and how to name them.
- Primitive data types: integer, float, character, boolean.
- Operators: arithmetic, comparison, logical, assignment.
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- Store and manipulate different types of data.
- Write simple computational expressions.
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| 3. Control Structures |
Conditionals & Loops |
- Conditional statements: `if-else`, `switch-case`.
- `for` loop: iterating a known number of times.
- `while`, `do-while` loops: iterating based on a condition.
- `break` and `continue` keywords.
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- Control the execution flow of the program.
- Solve repetitive problems.
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| 4. Basic Data Structures |
Arrays & Strings |
- One-dimensional arrays: declaration, access, traversal.
- Working with strings and common string manipulation methods.
- Introduction to multi-dimensional arrays.
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- Organize and manage a collection of data.
- Process and manipulate text data.
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| 5. Modular Programming |
Functions / Methods |
- Why use functions?
- Defining and calling functions.
- Parameters and return values.
- Variable scope.
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- Write organized, readable, and reusable code.
- Break down complex problems into simpler functions.
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| 6. Intro to OOP |
Classes & Objects |
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Concepts of Class and Object.
- Attributes and Methods.
- Introduction to properties: Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism.
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- Understand the object-oriented programming mindset.
- Design and use simple classes.
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| 7. Capstone Project |
Build a Small Application |
- Apply all learned knowledge to build a complete project.
- Ideas: Calculator, simple contact management app, text-based game.
- Focus on code organization and problem-solving.
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- Consolidate knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Have a small product to include in a portfolio.
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