Coursera · Rice University — Vivek Sarkar
Concurrent Programming in Java
Review Rice University’s Java concurrency course for threads, locks, isolated critical sections, actors and concurrent data structures.
Intermediate10+ hoursCertificate
Java courses and tutorials
Explore Java courses for language fundamentals, object-oriented programming, collections, and practical exercises, with guidance on JDK version differences.
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About Java
Java combines a strongly typed language with an extensive platform and library ecosystem. A first course should make program structure, objects, collections, and error handling understandable. The version of the JDK matters when examples or setup instructions differ.
Choose a useful starting point
Compare the taught Java version with the one you intend to use. Older material can explain enduring concepts, while newer language features may require additional study. Look for exercises that ask you to model behavior instead of creating classes only to demonstrate syntax.
Build on the lessons
Build a small command-line application with clear responsibilities and useful error messages. Change one requirement and inspect which parts need modification. Add Spring Boot after the language and basic HTTP concepts feel comfortable.