Java Programming: Self-Learning Guide for Placement Training
🎯 Objective:
To empower students to independently master Java programming concepts
essential for placement success—covering core Java, object-oriented
programming (OOP), data structures, and coding interview readiness.
PART 1: LEARNING JOURNEY MAP
JAVA
Video NPTEL https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_cs47/preview
Learning
You Tube Official Websites:
https://www.youtube.com/java
https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftDeveloper
https://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers
Animated https://nesoacademy.org/pl/03-java-programming
Video
learning
Tutorial https://www.w3schools.com/java/
Learning
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/java/introduction-to-
(Text
format) java/
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/java/index.htm
Core Java
Topics Sub-Topics Learning Reference Links
Introductio Overview of Java Platform https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introducti
n to Java and Editions, Installation on-to-java/
and Setup of Java
Development Environment
(JDK 21), Introduction to
Java Development Kit
(JDK), Java Runtime
Environment (JRE), and
JVM, Writing, Compiling,
and Running Java
Programs
Basic Syntax Structure of a Java https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/java-
Program, Writing and basic- syntax/?ref=lbp
Running a Simple Java
Program, Comments in Java
Data Types Primitive Data Types, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/data-
and Reference Data Types, types-in- java/?ref=lbp
Variables Variable Declaration and
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/variables
Initialization, Type Casting
-in- java/?ref=lbp
Operators Arithmetic Operators, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/operators
and Relational Operators, Logical -in- java/?ref=lbp
Expressio Operators, Assignment
https://www.programiz.com/java
ns Operators, Operator
- programming/expressions-
Precedence
statements-blocks
Control Conditional Statements (if, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/deci
Flow else if, else, switch), sion-making- javaif-else-switch-
Statement Looping Statements (for, break-continue-jump/
s while, do- while), Break https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/l
and Continue Statements oops-in- java/?ref=lbp
Methods Defining and Calling https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/methods-
Methods, Method in-java/
Parameters and Return
Types, Recursion
Arrays One-Dimensional and Multi- https://www.w3schools.com/java/java_ar
and Dimensional Arrays, String rays.asp
Strings Class and String Methods, https://www.w3schools.com/java/java_str
StringBuilder and ings.asp
StringBuffer
Object- Classes and Objects, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/obj
Oriented Encapsulation, ect-oriented- programming-oops-
Programmi Inheritance, concept-in-java/
ng in Java Polymorphism,
Abstraction and
Interfaces
Exception Introduction to Exceptions, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/exception
Handling Handling Exceptions, s-in-java/
Custom Exceptions
Java Introduction to Collections, List https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/collections-in-
Collectio Interface and Implementations, java-2/
ns Set Interface and
Framew Implementations, Map Interface
and Implementations, Queue
ork
Interface and Implementations,
Stream API
Functional Lambda Expressions, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/functional-
Programmi Functional Interfaces, Method programming- in-java-with-examples/
ng in Java References, Optional Class,
Streams and Parallel Streams
Java I/O and Java I/O Streams, File Handling https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/file-handling-
File Handling with java.nio.file Package, in-java/
Serialization and
Deserialization
Multithreadin Introduction to Multithreading, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/multithreadin
g and Thread Lifecycle and Thread g-in-java/
Concurrency Control, Synchronization, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/java-util-
Concurrency Utilities concurrent- package/
(java.util.concurrent package)
Applicatio What is Debugging?, https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/debug
n Importance of Debugging, ging-your-first- java-application.html
Debuggin Overview of Debugging Tools,
g Using Setting Up IntelliJ IDEA,
Debugging Environment
IntelliJ
Overview, Setting
IDEA Breakpoints, Running the
Debugger, Inspecting
Variables and Expressions,
Using Watches, Exception
Breakpoints, Thread
Debugging, Memory and
Performance Profiling
Introductio Reactive Programming https://www.baeldung.com/cs/reactive-
n to Fundamentals, Reactive programming
Reactive Streams and Backpressure,
Programmi Project Reactor Basics,
Concurrency in Reactive
ng
Programming
Working with Introduction to Modular https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/java-
Java Programming, Creating and modules/
Modules Using Modules, Modularity in
Java 17
Java Basics of Networking in Java, https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/java-
Networking TCP and UDP networking/
Communication, HTTP Client
Reverse Introduction to Reverse https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/software-
Engineering Engineering, Decompilation engineering-reverse-engineering/
Concepts in Java, Java Bytecode
Analysis, Reflection and
Introspection in Java,
Debugging and Code
Analysis Techniques, Code
Obfuscation and
Deobfuscation, Working with
Legacy Code and APIs,
Software Security through
Reverse Engineering
Language- v17 - Sealed Classes and https://mydeveloperplanet.com/2023/11/
Specific Interfaces, Pattern Matching 01/whats-
Features - for instanceof, Text Blocks, new-between-java-17-and-java-21/
v17, v21 Records, Switch Expression
Enhancements, Hidden
Classes; v21 - String
Templates, Sequenced
Collections, Pattern
Matching
for switch and Record
Patterns, Virtual Threads
Introduction JDBC Overview, Executing https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introducti
to Java SQL Queries, Handling on-to-jdbc/
Database Transactions in JDBC
Connectivity
(JDBC)
PART 2: PROGRAMMING PRACTICE LINK
Online Code Editors URL
Core Java https://www.tutorialspoint.com/compile_java_online.php
https://www.onlinegdb.com/online_java_compiler
https://www.jdoodle.com/online-java-compiler-ide/
https://www.w3schools.com/java/java_compiler.asp
Set up Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA,
Spring Tool Suite, or Eclipse.
Install necessary tools and libraries
PART 3: ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
HACKER RANK
Star Level What It Indicates Campus
Readiness
⭐ (1 Star) Basic familiarity with platform or Not Ready
language
⭐⭐ (2 Stars) Beginner level, some problem-solving Needs
skills Improvement
⭐⭐⭐ (3 Stars) Comfortable with syntax, solving Entry-level Ready
easy/medium
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 Stars) Strong logic, medium-hard problems Placement-Ready
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or Consistent top performance High Performer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LEETCODE
Level Problem Solving Rating Readiness
Beginner <100 problems <1400 Needs basic practice
Intermediate 100–200 problems 1400–1600 Campus Ready (Tier 2–3)
Advanced 200+ problems 1600–1800 Tier 1 Campus + Internships
Competitive 300+ problems 1800+ Top Tech Placement Ready
PART 4 – EVALUATION METRICS
Batch 2022-2026 (7th Semester / 4th Year)
1. GOTO - IN HACKERRANK - https://www.hackerrank.com/domains/java
2. Login with your Credential
3. RIGHT TAB ( GOTO SUB DOMAINS and CHOOSE as per Tasks)
S.No Planned Date Planned Tasks
Sub Domain Challenges
1 Sep 15th Introduction 13
2 Oct 1st Data Structure 15
3 Oct 15th String 11
4 Nov 1st OOPS 8
Exception 2
5 Nov 15th Big Number 3
Advance 12
JAVA 1hr Test
CERTIFICATION
TOTAL CHALLENGES 64
TEACHER’s TASK
** Like this staffs has to check screen shot of how many problems solved.
If 64nchallenges completed then under JAVA they will be earning BADGES
which is showed under their dashboard
*on 17.11.2025 Students has to submit hardcopy of Certificate in their ICP
PART 5 –EVIDENCE SUBMISSION
1. Certification / Ranking Screenshot / badges from any online platform
* Screenshot of STAR RATING in their DASHBOARD
* RANKING Screenshot in their DASHBOARD
has to be submitted to MS-CDC for ICP upgradation.
Effective Learning Strategies
1. Create a Study Schedule
Dedicate specific times daily for learning.
2. Set Clear Goals
Define what you want to achieve.
Break down tasks into manageable chunks
3. Stay Organized
Keep track of your progress and deadlines.
Use tools like calendars, to-do lists, and reminders.
4. Active Learning
Engage with the material through hands-on exercises.
Practice coding and solving problems regularly.
Monitoring & Self-Assessment Framework
Area Self-check Questions Tools
Can I write Java code without
Knowledge Quick Quizzes
looking up syntax?
Can I solve real-world problems
Application Coding assignments, mini-projects
using Java?
Can I solve coding problems Timed problems on
Speed
within 20–30 mins? HackerRank/LeetCode
Do I feel ready for a technical Practise on portal, Mock
Confidence
interview? interviews.
What topics do I consistently
Gaps Maintain a "Weak Areas" log
avoid or get wrong?
STUDENT TRACKING
1. Google Sheet will be provided by MS-CDC for tracking student performance
on Daily basis / Weekly basis / Fortnight basis
2. Placement Coordinators of the respective batches has to keep record of the
tracking and submit details whenever required by MS-CDC
3. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TijxWsKuqnpUuMtizoxnJcTkh0uxSLJU?usp=sharing
- 4th Year (2022-2026), 3rd Year (2023-2027), 2nd Year (2024-2028)
