Java for Interview Preparation

Master essential Java concepts and features critical for technical interviews. Understanding these core principles will help you solve problems efficiently and write clean, maintainable code.

Core Java Fundamentals

Master the basics of Java syntax, data types, and control structures.

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Object-Oriented Programming

Understanding classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.

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Collections Framework

Work with Java's powerful collection interfaces and implementations.

Key Topics:

  • List
  • Set
  • Map
  • Queue
  • Iterators
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Exception Handling

Handle errors gracefully with try-catch blocks and custom exceptions.

Key Topics:

  • Try-Catch
  • Throw & Throws
  • Custom Exceptions
  • Finally Block
  • Exception Hierarchy
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Strings & StringBuilder

Master string manipulation, immutability, and performance optimization.

Key Topics:

  • String Methods
  • Immutability
  • StringBuilder
  • StringBuffer
  • String Pool
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Generics

Write type-safe and reusable code with generic classes and methods.

Key Topics:

  • Generic Classes
  • Generic Methods
  • Bounded Types
  • Wildcards
  • Type Erasure
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Multithreading & Concurrency

Create and manage threads for concurrent program execution.

Key Topics:

  • Thread Creation
  • Synchronization
  • Locks
  • Executors
  • Concurrent Collections
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Java 8+ Features

Leverage modern Java features like streams, lambdas, and functional interfaces.

Key Topics:

  • Lambda Expressions
  • Streams API
  • Optional
  • Method References
  • Functional Interfaces
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JVM & Memory Management

Understand how Java manages memory and the JVM architecture.

Key Topics:

  • Heap vs Stack
  • Garbage Collection
  • JVM Architecture
  • Memory Leaks
  • Class Loading
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Input/Output (I/O)

Read from and write to files, streams, and network connections.

Key Topics:

  • File I/O
  • Streams
  • Readers & Writers
  • Serialization
  • NIO
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Design Patterns in Java

Implement common design patterns using Java best practices.

Key Topics:

  • Singleton
  • Factory
  • Builder
  • Observer
  • Strategy
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Common Interview Topics

Frequently asked Java concepts in technical interviews.

Key Topics:

  • equals() & hashCode()
  • Comparator vs Comparable
  • Abstract vs Interface
  • Final Keyword
  • Static Keyword