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Hands-on Mastery in Java

Don't just write basic Java. Master modern JVM architectures, Virtual Threads, Spring Boot 3 microservices, resilient enterprise persistence, high-performance tuning, and autonomous AI tool calling with your dedicated in-course Java AI Agent coach.

12 Modules • 5 Production Projects
12 Modules
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What You Will Learn

Master Java Virtual Machine (JVM) internals, bytecode execution, class loading dynamics, and JIT compilation.
Write idiomatic object-oriented Java leveraging records, sealed classes, pattern matching, and defensive encapsulation.
Architect high-throughput data structures using the Java Collections Framework and concurrent algorithms.
Analyze heap and non-heap memory, identify memory leaks, and configure modern garbage collectors (G1, ZGC).
Harness Project Loom Virtual Threads and StructuredTaskScope for ultra-scalable asynchronous concurrency.
Construct declarative data pipelines using modern Stream API, functional lambdas, and null-safe Optionals.
Develop non-blocking asynchronous network pipelines with NIO.2 Channels and asynchronous byte buffers.
Implement robust transactional persistence with Spring Data JPA, Hibernate dirty-checking, and optimistic locking.
Build production-ready Spring Boot 3 microservices featuring reactive endpoints, health checks, and actuator metrics.
Complete 5 production portfolio projects and pass the Module 12 Capstone Challenge evaluated by the Java AI Agent.

Curriculum & Weekly Roadmap

12 Structured Modules

Module 1 — Java Platform Architecture, JVM & Bytecode Mechanics

  • JDK, JRE & JVM: Architecture and Platform Independence
  • Bytecode Compilation & Just-In-Time (JIT) Execution
  • Primitive Types, Reference Types & Defensive Memory Layout

Module 2 — Modern Java Syntax, Types & Object-Oriented Design

  • Classes, Records, Interfaces & Sealed Hierarchies
  • Polymorphism, Inheritance & Composition Over Inheritance
  • Pattern Matching for switch & Record Deconstruction

Module 3 — Generics, Collections Framework & High-Performance Data Structures

  • Generic Invariance, Covariance, Contravariance & Wildcards (? extends / ? super)
  • List, Set, Map Internals, Hash Collisions & Load Factors
  • NavigableMap, PriorityQueue & Concurrent SkipList Collections

Module 4 — Java Memory Model, Garbage Collection & Performance

  • JVM Runtime Data Areas: Stack Frames vs Heap Generational Spaces
  • Modern Garbage Collectors: G1GC, ZGC, Pause-Time Trade-offs & Allocation Rates
  • JMM Happens-Before Guarantee, volatile Semantics & Memory Leaks Diagnostics

Module 5 — Concurrency, Multithreading & Modern Virtual Threads

  • OS Platform Threads vs Project Loom Virtual Threads (JEP 444)
  • Structured Concurrency & Scoped Values for Resilient Asynchronous Lifecycles
  • ReentrantLock, Atomic Variables & Thread-Safe Non-Blocking Algorithms

Module 6 — Modern Functional Java: Lambdas, Streams & Optional

  • Functional Interfaces, Lambda Expressions & Method References
  • Stream API: Intermediate Transformations, Lazy Evaluation & Collectors
  • Defensive Monadic Optional Chains & NullPointerException Elimination

Module 7 — Input/Output, Modern NIO.2 & Network Serialization

  • Blocking Streams vs Non-Blocking NIO.2 Channels & ByteBuffers
  • Path, Files & Modern File System Event Watches (WatchService)
  • JSON / Binary Serialization, Jackson Mapping & Zero-Copy Network Sockets

Module 8 — Robust Enterprise Persistence: JDBC & Modern JPA / Hibernate

  • Direct JDBC Connection Pooling (HikariCP) & SQL Injection Defense
  • JPA Entity Lifecycle, Hibernate First/Second Level Caching & N+1 Problem Mitigation
  • ACID Transaction Isolation Levels, Pessimistic vs Optimistic Locking

Module 9 — Spring Boot 3 Core, Microservices & Reactive Web

  • Spring IoC Container, Dependency Injection & Autowiring Mechanics
  • RESTful Controller Architecture, DTO Validation & Exception Handling
  • Spring WebFlux & Reactive Non-Blocking Event-Driven Microservices

Module 10 — Enterprise Security, Defensive Coding & Resilience

  • Spring Security 6: Filter Chains, JWT Tokens & OAuth2 Authentication
  • Resilience4j: Circuit Breakers, Rate Limiters, Bulkheads & Retry Policies
  • Secure Coding Standards: Sanitization, Timing Attack Mitigation & Cryptographic Hashing

Module 11 — High-Performance JVM Tuning & Autonomous Tool Orchestration

  • JDK Flight Recorder (JFR), JDK Mission Control & Low-Overhead Production Profiling
  • Autonomous AI Tool Schema Generation via Java Reflection & Class Metadata
  • Low-Latency AI Agent Dispatch Engine & Dynamic Tool Execution

Module 12 — Production Capstone: Autonomous Multi-Agent Financial Gateway

  • Architecture Blueprinting for High-Throughput Autonomous Financial Engine
  • Distributed Settlement, Virtual Threads Scheduling & Spring Security Hardening
  • Module 12 Capstone Challenge Submission & Java AI Agent Evaluation

Who This Course Is For

Aspiring Software Engineers, Backend Developers, Enterprise System Architects, and Technical Builders aiming to master modern Java, high-throughput concurrency, and production AI integration.

Key Skills Developed:

Java Platform Architecture & JVM Bytecode MechanicsModern Object-Oriented Java & Type SemanticsGenerics, Collections Framework & PerformanceJava Memory Model, Garbage Collection & ProfilingConcurrency, Multithreading & Virtual Threads (Project Loom)Functional Programming with Lambdas & StreamsNon-blocking I/O & Modern NIO.2 NetworkingEnterprise Persistence with JDBC & JPA/HibernateSpring Boot 3 Microservices & Reactive WebEnterprise Security, Defensive Coding & ResilienceHigh-Performance JVM Tuning & Autonomous Tool CallingAutonomous Multi-Agent Financial Gateway Capstone

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