Advanced Java Programming for Software
Course Description
Ready to move beyond the basics and master Java at a professional level? This course dives deep into advanced Java concepts used by top software engineering teams to build scalable, high-performance, and maintainable applications. Whether you're preparing for technical interviews, aiming for a senior developer role, or working on enterprise systems, this course equips you with the skills that matter in real-world software development.
Why Learn Advanced Java?
Java remains a cornerstone of enterprise software, Android development, and large-scale backend systems powering banks, e-commerce platforms, and cloud services worldwide. Mastering its advanced features not only boosts your problem-solving ability but also makes you a stronger candidate for high-impact engineering roles.
What You’ll Learn:
- Concurrency & Multithreading: Thread lifecycle, executors, thread pools, synchronization, locks, and the java.util.concurrent package
- JVM Internals: Memory management, garbage collection tuning, class loading, and performance profiling
- Advanced Data Structures: Custom implementations and optimal use of HashMap, ConcurrentHashMap, TreeSet, etc.
- Functional Programming: Lambdas, streams, method references, and collectors for clean, expressive code
- Design Patterns: Singleton, Factory, Strategy, Observer, and more applied in realistic scenarios
- Performance Optimization: Benchmarking with JMH, reducing latency, and memory-efficient coding
- Modular Development: Java Platform Module System (JPMS) for maintainable, decoupled codebases
- Testing & Debugging: Advanced unit testing with JUnit 5, Mockito, and integration testing strategies
- Build & Dependency Tools: Maven and Gradle deep dive including custom plugins and multi-module projects
- Security Best Practices: Secure coding, input validation, and handling sensitive data
By the end, you’ll write Java code that’s not just correct but efficient, robust, and production-ready.
Enroll now and transform from a Java user into a Java expert.
Course Curriculum
Dr. Wanjiru Mwangi
Senior Lecturer in Computing & Digital Innovation | Bridging Technology and Local EnterpriseDr. Wanjiru Mwangi is a Senior Lecturer in Computing at the University of Nairobi, specializing in practical, Africa-focused tech education. She teaches Mastering Python for Data Science, Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Developers