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🚀 Java Learning Series — Day 3 Topic: Exception and Its Types ☕ When we write a program, things don’t always go as planned Right??? Java gives us "Exceptions" — Special ways to handle those unexpected Bugs so our code doesn’t crash suddenly. ------------------------------------- 💡 Definition: An Exception is like a signal that something went wrong during program execution. Instead of stopping everything, Java lets us catch and handle it. ------------------------------------- ✅ Dont miss to read the Interview questions from this Topic in the end 💀😋 ------------------------------------- 🧩 Types of Exceptions: 1. CHECKED EXCEPTIONS → Problems Java expects you to handle before running (e.g., reading a missing file). ----Must fix---- 2. UNCHECKED EXCEPTIONS → Problems that happen while running (e.g., dividing by zero). 3. ERRORS (Bugs) → Serious system-level problems (e.g., memory full, system crash). ------------------------------------- 🧠 Simple Example: class ExceptionTypesStory { public static void main(String[] args) { try { int apples = 5; int kids = 0; int eachGets = apples / kids; // Oops! Unchecked exception System.out.println("Each kid gets: " + eachGets); } catch (ArithmeticException e) { System.out.println("Oops! Can't divide apples by zero kids."); } //See here how I handled the error 👇🏃 try { Thread.sleep(500); // Checked exception } catch (InterruptedException e) { System.out.println("Someone woke me up too early!"); } System.out.println("###_Story_over_###"); //Everything handled 😜smoothly } } ------------------------------------- ⚙️ Real-World Connections: 1. Online Shopping App– Item goes out of stock → Exception handled, shows “Out of Stock” instead of crashing. 2. Bank App – Network drops during payment → Checked exception, retried safely. 3. Music Player – Song file missing → Checked exception handled, plays next song. 5. Web Browser – Out of memory loading heavy tabs → Error, can’t recover easily. ------------------------------------- 🔥 Interview-Style Quick Questions — Exceptions in Java 1️⃣ What is the difference between Checked and Unchecked Exceptions? 2️⃣ Can we handle Errors using try-catch? If not, why? 3️⃣ Is it mandatory to handle Checked Exceptions? 4️⃣ What happens if you don’t handle an Unchecked Exception? 5️⃣ Can a single catch block handle multiple exceptions? 6️⃣ What is the parent class of all exceptions in Java? 7️⃣ What happens if you put finally block before catch? 8️⃣ Can we have a try block without catch? 9️⃣ What’s the difference between throw and throws in exception context? 🔟 Why is Exception Handling important in large-scale applications? #Java #100DaysOfJava #CodingJourney #ExceptionHandling #SoftwareEngineer #SoftwareEngineering #LearningNeverStops #MERNtoJavaJourney

🌟 Day 14 of My Java Learning Journey 🔥 💯 Hey everyone! 👋 ~ Today’s topic was all about decision-making in Java — how a program chooses which path to follow based on given conditions. 💡 . I explored how to find the greatest number among multiple values using nested if-else statements, one of the core parts of selection statements in Java. 💻 Here’s the code I worked on today: 👇 -------------------------------------code start-------------------------------------- public class FindGreaterNumberDemo2 { public static void main(String[] args) { int p = 11; int q = 22; int r = 33; int s = 44; if (p > r && p > s && p > q) { System.out.println("p is greater number "); } else if (q > s && q > p && q > r) { System.out.println("q is greater number"); } else if (r > p && r > s && r > q) { System.out.println("r is greater number"); } else { System.out.println("s is greater number"); } } } -------------------------------------code output------------------------------------ s is greater number ---------------------------------------code end-------------------------------------- . 🔍 Explanation: We have four integer variables: p, q, r, and s. Using an if-else-if ladder, we compare each number with the others using the logical AND (&&) operator. The first condition that turns out true will print which number is the greatest. If none of them match, the else block executes, showing that s is the greatest. . 💡 Key Takeaway: Selection statements like if, else if, and else help control the program’s logic — deciding what happens next depending on the condition. . 🚀 What’s next? In the upcoming posts, I’ll share many more real-world examples related to selection statements, so we can deeply understand how decision-making works in Java programs. Stay tuned — it’s gonna get crazy cool and more practical! 💻🔥 . #Java #100DaysOfCode #Day14 #JavaLearningJourney #FlowControl #IfElse #SelectionStatements #DevOps #Programming #CodingJourney #LearnJava #TechLearner #CodeNewbie .

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#Day43 of my Java learning Journey....... 🎯 Topic : Encapsulation!! Encapsulation in Java is a mechanism of wrapping the data (variables) and code acting on the data (methods) together as a single unit. In encapsulation, the variables of a class will be hidden from other classes, and can be accessed only through the methods of their current class. Therefore, it is also known as data hiding. ✅ To achieve encapsulation in Java − --> Declare the variables of a class as private. --> Provide public setter and getter methods to modify and view the variables values. ✅ Why Encapsulation? --> Better control of class attributes and methods. --> Class attributes can be made read-only (if you only use the get() method), or write-only (if you only use the set() method). --> Flexible: the programmer can change one part of the code without affecting other parts. --> Increased security of data. 📚 Creating Read-Only Class : // Class "Person" class Person { private String name = "Jonh"; private int age = 21; // Getter methods public String getName() { return this.name; } public int getAge() { return this.age; } } public class Main { public static void main(String args[]) { // Object to Person class Person p = new Person(); // Getting and printing the values System.out.println(p.getName()); System.out.println(p.getAge()); } } Output : John 21 📚 Creating Write-Only Class : // Class "Person" class Person { private String name; private int age; // Setter Methods public void setName(String name) { this.name = name; } public void setAge(int age) { this.age = age; } } public class Main { public static void main(String args[]) { // Object to Person class Person p = new Person(); // Setting the values p.setName("John"); p.setAge(21); } } ✅ Best Practices for Encapsulation --> Always give the most restrictive access level that still allows the code to work. This helps hide implementation details and reduces coupling. --> Expose data through methods (getters/setters) rather than making fields public. This gives more control (validation, lazy initialization, invariants, etc.). --> Use validation logic inside setters to ensure correct data. --> Avoid unnecessary setters if data should not be modified externally (e.g., IDs). 10000 Coders Gurugubelli Vijaya Kumar #Java #OOP #Encapsulation #ObjectOrientedProgramming #ProgrammingConcepts #SoftwareDevelopment #CleanCode #LearnJava #CodingBasics #TechLearning #JavaTips

💡 Today’s Learning: Method Overloading in Java Today, I explored Method Overloading in more depth! 🚀 Yesterday, I learned that the Java compiler differentiates overloaded methods using: 1️⃣ Number of parameters 2️⃣ Data types of parameters 3️⃣ Sequence of parameters 4️⃣ Check impicit typecasting But today, I discovered one more key factor — 👉 Implicit Typecasting — the compiler also considers it while resolving overloaded methods. However, it can sometimes cause ambiguity in certain cases! ⚠️ I also noticed that several built-in methods in Java are overloaded: substring(int beginIndex) substring(int beginIndex, int endIndex) println() and print() in System.out printf() and format() methods 🧠 Quick Mind Map Recap 🌟 Method Overloading 🌟 │ ┌────────────────────────┼────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ 📘 Definition ⚙️ Compiler Checks 🧩 Built-in Examples │ ├─ Name │ ├─ Same method name ├─ No. of params ├─ println() ├─ Different params ├─ Data types ├─ print() │ ├─ Sequence of params ├─ substring() │ └─ Implicit typecasting └─ printf() │ 💭 Can cause ambiguity if compiler finds multiple matches 💻 Example: class Demo { void show(int a) { System.out.println("Int: " + a); } void show(double a) { System.out.println("Double: " + a); } public static void main(String[] args) { Demo d = new Demo(); d.show(10); // calls show(int) d.show(10.5); // calls show(double) d.show('A'); // implicit typecasting → int → show(int) } } 🔍 Bonus Concept: Can the main() method be overloaded? ✅ Yes! We can overload the main() method in Java. However, the JVM always starts execution from the standard method signature: public static void main(String[] args) If we create another overloaded main() method, JVM won’t call it automatically — we need to call it manually from the original main. Example: class Test { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Main method with String[] args"); main(10); // Calling overloaded main } public static void main(int a) { System.out.println("Overloaded main with int parameter: " + a); } } 🧩 So, JVM recognizes the main() method by its method signature — public static void main(String[] args) — not just by its name. ✨ Key Takeaway: Method Overloading improves code readability, reusability, and flexibility — a powerful concept in Java’s Object-Oriented Programming! 💪 #Java #OOPs #MethodOverloading #LearningJourney #Programming #CodeEveryday #JavaDeveloper

💻 Day 11 of My Java Learning Journey 💯 ~ Understanding Short-Circuit Operators in Java (&& and ||) Today, I explored an important concept in Java: Short-Circuit Operators — && (AND) and || (OR). These operators help in making conditional statements more efficient by controlling how expressions are evaluated. 🔹 What Are Short-Circuit Operators? Short-circuiting means that Java stops evaluating further conditions once the result is determined. && (AND Operator): → If the first condition is false, the second condition is not evaluated. → Used when both conditions must be true. || (OR Operator): → If the first condition is true, the second condition is not evaluated. → Used when only one condition needs to be true. 🧩 Code Example -------------------------------------code start-------------------------------------- public class ShortCircuitDemo { public static void main(String[] args) { // && operator examples int x = 15, y = 12; if (--x >= 14 && --y <= 12) { --x; } else { --y; } System.out.println("x = " + x + " y = " + y); int p = 15, q = 12; if (--p >= 15 && --q <= 10) { --p; } else { --q; } System.out.println("p = " + p + " q = " + q); // || operator examples int a = 10, b = 5; if (++a >= 10 || ++b <= 5) { ++a; } else { ++b; } System.out.println("a = " + a + " b = " + b); int n = 8, m = 3; if (++n >= 10 || ++m <= 2) { ++n; } else { ++m; } System.out.println("n = " + n + " m = " + m); } } -------------------------------------code output-------------------------------------- x = 13 y = 11 p = 14 q = 11 a = 12 b = 5 n = 9 m = 4 -------------------------------------code end-------------------------------------- 💡 Key Takeaways && → If the first condition is false, the second is skipped. || → If the first condition is true, the second is skipped. Helps in optimizing code execution and avoiding unnecessary evaluations. Learning these small but impactful details helps me write smarter and more efficient Java code every day. 🚀 #Day11 #JavaLearning #ShortCircuitOperators #LogicalOperators #100DaysOfCode #JavaDevelopment #ProgrammingConcepts #DevOps #CodingJourney #YuviLearnsJava

🚀 Day 57 & 58 of My Java Full Stack Learning Journey Topic: ABSTARCTION IN JAVA 💡 Today, I dived deep into one of the most powerful OOPs concepts — Abstraction. It’s like magic 🪄 — showing only what’s necessary and hiding all the complexity behind the scenes. Just think about using an ATM 💳 — We simply insert the card, press a few buttons, and get the cash. But do we know how the machine internally communicates with the bank server? Nope! 👉 That’s exactly what Abstraction does in Java. 💬 What I Learned: ✨ Abstraction hides implementation details and shows only essential features. ✨ It increases security, reduces complexity, and improves maintainability. ✨ It can be achieved in two ways: 1️⃣ Abstract Classes — allow partial implementation. 2️⃣ Interfaces — define only method declarations (until Java 7). With Java 8+, interfaces became more powerful: ✅ default methods ✅ static methods ✅ private methods (from Java 9) And yes — I also explored Functional Interfaces with Lambda Expressions, which make code cleaner and more expressive! ⚡ 🧩 Quick Example: interface Bank { void deposit(double amount); void withdraw(double amount); } abstract class Account { double balance; abstract void openAccount(); void showBalance() { System.out.println("Current Balance: " + balance); } } class SBI extends Account implements Bank { void openAccount() { System.out.println("SBI Account Opened ✅"); } public void deposit(double amount) { balance += amount; } public void withdraw(double amount) { balance -= amount; } } public class TestAbstraction { public static void main(String[] args) { Account acc = new SBI(); acc.openAccount(); ((SBI) acc).deposit(5000); ((SBI) acc).withdraw(2000); acc.showBalance(); } } Output: SBI Account Opened ✅ Deposited: 5000.0 Withdrawn: 2000.0 Current Balance: 3000.0 🧠 My Takeaway: 💭 Abstraction helps developers focus on what to do, not how to do it. It’s like separating the “menu” from the “recipe” — we just choose what we need, and the behind-the-scenes logic takes care of the rest! I’m enjoying how each OOP concept builds a stronger foundation for becoming a confident Full Stack Developer 💪 #Java #Abstraction #OOPsConcepts #FullStackDevelopment #180DaysOfCode #LearningJourney #JavaProgramming #WomenInTech #TechLearner #CodeWithLaya #DevelopersCommunity #Motivation

🚀 Day 15 of Learning Java Full Stack Development — Abstract Classes & Abstract Methods in Java 👋 Hello Everyone! Today marks another exciting milestone in my Java learning journey! I explored one of the most important concepts in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) — Abstract Classes & Abstract Methods in Java. ➤ Abstract Class: An abstract class in Java is a special type of class that is declared using the abstract keyword. In Java, a class is called an abstract class if it contains at least one abstract method. ➤ Abstract Method: An abstract method is a method that is declared without a body — meaning it only contains the method name and signature, but no implementation. It is defined using the abstract keyword and must be declared inside an abstract class or an interface. 👉 Simply put, an abstract class acts as a blueprint for its subclasses. It defines what needs to be done, but leaves the “how” part to the subclasses that extend it. ✅ Example: abstract class Example { void display() { // concrete method System.out.println("Hello"); } abstract void show(); // abstract method } In the above example: ● display() is a concrete method because it contains an implementation. ● show() is an abstract method because it has no body. ● Since the class contains at least one abstract method, it becomes an abstract class. 👉 Note : An abstract class cannot be instantiated directly” means that you cannot create an object of an abstract class using the new keyword. Instead, you must inherit it in a subclass and then create an object of that subclass. ✅Example: abstract class Vehicle { abstract void start(); // Abstract method (no body) void stop() { // Concrete method System.out.println("Vehicle stopped."); } } class Car extends Vehicle { void start() { System.out.println("Car started with a key."); } } public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Vehicle v = new Vehicle(); ❌ Not allowed Car car = new Car(); // ✅ Allowed car.start(); car.stop(); } } 🌟Key Takeaways ✔️ An abstract method is declared without a method body. ✔️ An abstract class can have both abstract and concrete methods (methods with definitions). ✔️ Subclasses must implement all abstract methods. ✔️ Objects cannot be created directly for abstract classes. 🔥 Abstract classes help make Java programs more organized, easier to maintain, and more scalable by promoting clean code and proper object-oriented design. I’m one step closer to mastering the OOP concepts that form the foundation of Java Full Stack Development. #Java #OOPsConcepts #AbstractClass #Inheritance #Encapsulation #LearningJourney #JavaDeveloper #BackendDevelopment #JavaFullStackDevelopment #FullStackDeveloper #JavaProgramming #Day15 #LearningNeverStops #SoftwareEngineering #LearnJava #JavaDeveloper #CleanCode #ProgrammingConcepts

🔜 🚀 Day 13 of Learning java 💡 OOPs Concepts in Java Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) is the foundation of Java. It helps us write cleaner, modular, and reusable code. 🧩 Here are the 4 main pillars of OOPs 👇 ✨ Why OOPs? ✅ Better code reusability ✅ Improved security ✅ Easier maintenance ✅ Real-world modeling 1. 🔒 Encapsulation Encapsulation means wrapping data (variables) and methods (functions) that operate on that data into a single unit — called a class. It’s like putting data and behavior inside a capsule 💊 to protect it from outside interference. Key idea: Data is hidden using private variables. Access is given through public getter and setter methods. Example: class Account { private double balance; // data hidden // getter method public double getBalance() { return balance; } // setter method public void setBalance(double balance) { if (balance > 0) this.balance = balance; } } Benefits: ✅ Data protection ✅ Controlled access ✅ Improved code security 2. 🧬 Inheritance Inheritance allows one class to inherit the properties (fields) and behaviors (methods) of another class. This helps promote code reusability and establish a parent-child relationship between classes. Syntax: class ChildClass extends ParentClass { } Example: class Animal { void eat() { System.out.println("Eating..."); } } class Dog extends Animal { void bark() { System.out.println("Barking..."); } } Explanation: Dog inherits eat() from Animal. You can now reuse code instead of writing it again. Benefits: ✅ Code reuse ✅ Easier maintenance ✅ Logical class hierarchy 3. 🎭 Polymorphism Polymorphism means “many forms.” It allows methods to behave differently based on the object that’s calling them. There are two types: Compile-time Polymorphism (Method Overloading) Runtime Polymorphism (Method Overriding) Example of Overriding (Runtime Polymorphism): class Shape { void draw() { System.out.println("Drawing a shape"); } } class Circle extends Shape { void draw() { System.out.println("Drawing a circle"); } } Output: Drawing a circle Explanation: Even though both classes have draw(), the method in the child class is executed at runtime. Benefits: ✅ Flexibility in code ✅ Easy to extend functionality ✅ Supports dynamic behavior 4. 👻 Abstraction Abstraction means hiding complex implementation details and showing only what’s necessary. It focuses on what an object does instead of how it does it. In Java, abstraction is achieved through: Abstract classes (abstract keyword) Interfaces Example: abstract class Animal { abstract void sound(); // abstract } class Dog extends Animal { void sound() { System.out.println("Barks"); } } Explanation: The abstract class Animal defines a concept (sound()), But the subclass Dog provides the specific implementation. Benefits: ✅ Reduces complexity ✅ Increases flexibility