Complete Java Roadmap: Beginner to Expert
Java Roadmap: Beginner to Expert
Phase 1: Beginner Level (Weeks 1-4)
Goal: Understand Java basics, syntax, and core programming concepts.
- Java setup: Install JDK + IntelliJ or Eclipse
- Hello World, input/output, variables, data types
- Operators, conditionals, loops, arrays, strings
Practice: Calculator, palindrome checker, patterns
Resources: W3Schools, Apna College (YouTube), Replit
Phase 2: Object-Oriented Programming (Weeks 5-8)
Goal: Master OOP - Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction
Practice: Student, BankAccount, Vehicle system
Resources: Apna College, Programiz, mini projects
Phase 3: Intermediate Java & DSA (Weeks 9-16)
Goal: Java Collections and DSA skills
- Lists, Maps, Sets, ArrayList, LinkedList, HashMap
- Arrays, Strings, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees
Resources: GeeksforGeeks, LeetCode, Coding Ninjas
Phase 4: Advanced Java (Weeks 17-24)
Goal: Real-world Java concepts
- Exception handling, file handling, multithreading
- Streams, Generics, Lambda, Annotations
Resources: Java Brains, Oracle Docs, Schildt's Book
Phase 5: Java with Real-World Tech (Weeks 25-36)
Goal: Web dev with Java + Spring Boot
- Servlets, JSP, JDBC, REST API with Spring Boot
Projects: To-do list, Library system, Quiz app
Phase 6: Interview & System Design
Goal: Be job-ready for Java developer roles
- DSA revision, OOP Design Patterns, Git, SQL, Projects
Resources: Cracking the Coding Interview, GitHub, Postman
Tools to Learn:
- IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse, Maven, Git, MySQL, Postman
Final Goal:
- Build 2-3 real projects
- Solve 200+ problems (LeetCode)
- Learn Spring Boot for backend
- Prepare for interviews