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Handling and Optimizing the Java Technology Code

 Course Description
    Course Outline/Details

The Handling and Optimizing the Java Technology Code course explains exceptions and threads in the Java programming language. The course describes how to handle the Java technology code efficiently using exceptions and explains why exception handling is important and how it is done. The course also describes the types of Java technology exceptions and how to optimize the Java technology code using threads, including how to control threads, synchronize methods using threads, and how threads interact.

This course requires a JavaScript enabled browser and the Java runtime environment 1.4 or the latest version.

  • Course length: 3-4 hours

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    Course ID:
    WJ-2754-90
    Subscription Duration:
    90 days
    Price:
    $US  90.00
    How to Enroll
       
     Languages Offered Back To Top

    This course is currently available in English only.

     
     Who Can Benefit Back To Top

    Students who can benefit from this course are experienced C++, C, COBOL, or Visual BASIC programmers who are interested in adding the Java programming language to their skill set. This course will also benefit students who are preparing for the: Sun Certified Programmer Exam for the Java Platform, and Sun Certified Developer Exam for the Java Platform

     
     Prerequisites Back To Top

    To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • Apply the principles of object-oriented programming
  • Create or compile simple programs in a programming language, such as C or C++, or use the skills they learned while completing the SL-110: Java Programming for Non-Programmers course
  • Use the skills they learned while completing the SL-210: Migrating to OO Programming with Java Technology course
  • Use a text editor to create and edit text files
  • Use basic UNIX commands
  • Use a World Wide Web (WWW) browser, such as Netscape Navigator
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     Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Handle exceptions that occur during the execution of Java technology applications
  • Create your own exception classes
  • Use threads in your Java technology code, either extending the Thread class or implementing the Runnable interface
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     Related Courses Back To Top

  • Before: WJ-2751: Getting Started With the Java Technology
  • Before: WJ-2752: Understanding the Building Blocks of Java Technology
  • Before: WJ-2753: Designing Object-Oriented Classes
  • Before: WJB-110 Web Series or SL-110: Java Programming for Non-Programmers
  • Before: WPB-120 Web Series or SL-210: Migrating to OO Programming with Java Technology
  • After: WJ-2755: Designing Graphical User Interfaces in Java Technology
  • After: WJ-2756: Input/Output and Networking Packages in Java Technology
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         Course Content Back To Top



    Module 1: Exception Handling in Java Technology

  • Explain why exception handling is important and how it is done
  • Explain the types of Java technology exceptions
  • Describe Java technology assertions


  • Module 2: Threading in Java Technology
  • Explain the concept of threads in the Java programming language
  • Control threads
  • Use threads to synchronize methods
  • Explain how threads interact
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