Variables & Datatypes in Java I - Overview

Welcome to the module on Variables and Data Types. In this module, you will learn how to compile and run your program on the command line. Also, you will be introduced to the concept of variables in programming and the various data types that exist in Java.

Pre-requisites:

This module is designed for beginners with absolutely no experience in Java.

If you have worked with Java before, you may find the sessions easy. Nonetheless, you are recommended to go through the segments and write programs to revise your concepts and make sure you don’t miss out on anything important.

In this session

In this session, you will learn about the following aspects of computer programming:

1. Installation of JDK

2. The ‘Hello World’ Program on Command Prompt

3. Integrated Development Environment (IDE) - IntelliJ

4. Variables

5. Primitive Data Types

People you will hear from in this session

Industry Expert

Aishwarya Rai

Ex-Product Engineer, EdgeVerve

She worked as a software developer for Finacle at Edgeverve and helped in creating financial and e-banking software applications. She is currently working with Software Development content team at UpGrad.

Industry Expert

Afra Ansaria

Ex-Product Manager, UpGrad

Afra is a product manager at UpGrad and a development professional. She began her career as a software engineer and has worked for companies such as Facebook and Qualcomm in the past. She joined UpGrad as its first engineer and later transitioned to a product management role.