Java Programming: Inheritance, Exceptions, and Essential APIs

Writing reliable software requires a deep understanding of how objects interact, how to handle unexpected runtime errors, and how to leverage built-in language tools. This text-based course guides you from Java basics to structuring clean class hierarchies, implementing resilient error recovery, and working with modern standard APIs. What you'll learn: • Understand core inheritance concepts including method overriding, polymorphism, and abstract classes. • Manage application errors effectively using try-catch blocks, custom exceptions, and modern try-with-resources. • Navigate standard Java APIs to work with collections, dates, times, and text manipulation. • Apply clean coding principles to prevent common runtime bugs and null pointer issues using modern Java patterns. • Practice designing logical class structures and exception handling strategies through written exercises and code examples. You will start with the fundamental terminology of object-oriented design before progressing to hands-on structural patterns, error management workflows, and core library integration. This course is designed for beginner Java developers and those preparing for foundational programming assessments, with no advanced prerequisites required. Start reading today to write cleaner, more resilient Java code.