Adds Java Roadmap

Provides steps as well as links

Author: FarazRashid

Roadmap/Java_Roadmap.txt

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+1.  Understand Basic Concepts:
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+Variables, Data Types, and Operators: Learn about different types of variables, data types (integers, floats, strings, etc.), and operators (+, -, *, /, %, etc.).
+Control Flow Statements: Understand if statements, loops (for, while, do-while), and switch cases.
+Functions and Methods: Learn how to create and use functions and methods in Java.
+
+2.  Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):
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+Classes and Objects: Understand the concepts of classes and objects in Java.
+Inheritance: Learn about extending classes and creating hierarchies.
+Polymorphism: Understand method overriding and interfaces in Java.
+Encapsulation and Abstraction: Learn about encapsulation and abstraction principles in OOP.
+
+3. Exception Handling:
+Learn about handling exceptions using try, catch, finally blocks.
+Understand custom exceptions and how to create them.
+
+4.  Collections Framework:
+Lists, Sets, Maps: Learn about ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, HashMap, etc.
+Iterators: Understand how to traverse collections using iterators.
+
+5. Concurrency:
+Learn about threads and multi-threading in Java.
+Understand synchronization and thread safety.
+
+6.  File Handling:
+Learn how to read and write files in Java.
+Understand input/output streams and readers/writers.
+
+7. Database Connectivity:
+Learn about JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) to connect Java applications with databases.
+Understand how to execute queries and handle database operations.
+
+8.  Frameworks and Libraries:
+Spring Framework: If you are interested in web development, learn the basics of the Spring framework.
+Hibernate: Understand Hibernate for database interaction in Java applications.
+JUnit: Learn about unit testing using JUnit.
+
+9.  Build Tools and Dependency Management:
+Learn about build tools like Maven or Gradle for managing dependencies and building Java projects
+
+10.  Version Control Systems:
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+Understand version control systems like Git for collaborative development and managing code versions.
+
+11. Design Patterns:
+Study common design patterns like Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc., to write efficient and maintainable code.
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+12.  Advanced Topics (Optional, Depending on Interest):
+Java 8 Features: Learn about lambda expressions, streams, and functional interfaces.
+RESTful APIs: Understand how to create RESTful APIs using Java.
+Microservices Architecture: Explore building microservices using Java technologies like Spring Boot.
+
+13.  Practice and Build Projects:
+Practice Coding: Solve coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codeforces to improve problem-solving skills.
+Build Projects: Apply your knowledge by building small to medium-sized projects. It could be a web application, desktop application, or any software that interests you.
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+14.  Continuous Learning and Community Engagement:
+Stay updated with the latest Java trends and best practices.
+Engage with the Java community through forums, blogs, and social media to learn from others and share your knowledge.
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+Resources and links:
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+https://www.javaguides.net/2022/01/java-roadmap-for-beginners.html
+https://roadmap.sh/java
+https://www.w3schools.com/java/