The document outlines a comprehensive syllabus for core Java, covering essential topics such as Java programming language fundamentals, object-oriented programming concepts, exception handling, collections framework, I/O operations, multithreading, generics, Java 8 features, JDBC, memory management, and networking. It also emphasizes best practices in Java programming, including code readability, optimization techniques, and debugging methods. This structured approach aims to provide learners with a clear understanding of Java development from basic to advanced concepts.

1. Core Java Syllabus
1. Introduction to Java
Overview of Java Programming Language
History and Features of Java
JDK, JRE, and JVM
Understanding Java Development Tools (IDE: Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc.)
2. Basic Java Syntax
Java Program Structure
Data Types, Variables, and Operators
Control Flow Statements (if-else, switch)
Looping Constructs (for, while, do-while)
3. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts
Classes and Objects
Constructors
Inheritance
Polymorphism (Method Overloading and Overriding)
Abstraction (Abstract Classes and Interfaces)
Encapsulation
4. Java Basics and Methods

2. Methods in Java
Static and Non-static Methods
Access Modifiers
Final Keyword
5. Exception Handling
Try, Catch, Finally Block
Checked and Unchecked Exceptions
Throw, Throws
Custom Exceptions
6. Arrays and Strings
Array Declaration and Initialization
Multi-dimensional Arrays
String Class and Methods
StringBuffer and StringBuilder Classes
7. Collections Framework
Introduction to Collections
List, Set, Map Interfaces
ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, TreeSet, HashMap, TreeMap
Iterators and For-each Loop
8. Input and Output (I/O) in Java

3. Java I/O Streams (InputStream, OutputStream)
File Handling (Reading and Writing to Files)
Serialization and Deserialization
9. Multithreading
Introduction to Threads
Creating Threads (Thread Class and Runnable Interface)
Synchronization in Threads
Thread Life Cycle and Thread Priorities
10. Generics in Java
Introduction to Generics
Generic Classes and Methods
Bounded Types in Generics
11. Java 8 Features
Lambda Expressions
Streams API
Functional Interfaces
Default and Static Methods in Interfaces
12. JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
Introduction to JDBC
JDBC Architecture

4. CRUD Operations Using JDBC
PreparedStatement and CallableStatement
13. Java Memory Management
Stack vs Heap Memory
Garbage Collection
Finalize Method
14. Java Networking
Introduction to Networking
Working with URL and HTTP
Sockets and Server Sockets
15. Best Practices in Java Programming
Code Readability and Comments
Optimization Techniques
Debugging Java Programs