Core Java - Design Patterns

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Core Java - Design Patterns

This course is part of Core Java for Complete Beginners Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.7

(26 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

3 weeks at 1 hour a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of what design patterns are, their importance in software development
Learn about the different categories of design patterns: creational, structural, and behavioral.
Explore specific design patterns such as Factory Method, Singleton, Builder, Adapter, Bridge, Facade, Flyweight, and others.
Gain hands-on experience to understand how to implement design patterns effectively in projects, to enhance problem-solving and design skills.

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Taught in English

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Want to write cleaner, smarter, and more scalable Java code?

Design patterns are the secret tools that experienced developers use to solve common software challenges with elegance and efficiency. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Java Design Patterns, with a focus on real-world applications and maintainable architecture. Through relatable scenarios and demos, you'll explore creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns—from the simplicity of the Singleton to the sophistication of Chain of Responsibility and Command. You'll also learn how patterns like Adapter, Facade, Iterator, and State bring clarity and flexibility to your code. But this course isn't just about memorizing definitions. It's about learning how and when to use each pattern to solve real problems in enterprise-grade Java development. With advanced JEE (J2EE) patterns also included, you'll be equipped to build scalable applications with confidence. This course is ideal for learners with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts like classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation. Ultimately, you'll recognize and apply design patterns. Learn to code more effectively and build robust, long-lasting Java applications.

The last module explores various design patterns in Java, covering both creational, structural, and behavioral patterns. By the end of this module, learners will understand the concepts of design patterns and their implementations in Java, enabling them to apply these patterns to design scalable and maintainable software solutions.

What's included

28 videos2 readings7 assignments

28 videosTotal 195 minutes

Introduction to Design Patterns5 minutesPreview module
Types of Design Patterns0 minutes
Creational Patterns1 minute
Factory Method Pattern8 minutes
DEMO: Creating Family of Objects Using Factory Design Pattern22 minutes
Singleton Design Pattern8 minutes
Builder Pattern5 minutes
Structural Pattern2 minutes
Adapter Pattern4 minutes
Bridge Pattern7 minutes
Facade Pattern6 minutes
Flyweight Design Pattern7 minutes
Behavioral Design Pattern1 minute
DEMO: Loan Approval Process Using Behavioral Design Pattern30 minutes
Chain of Responsibility Pattern3 minutes
Command Design Pattern5 minutes
Interpreter Design Pattern3 minutes
Iterator Design Pattern5 minutes
Mediator Design Pattern6 minutes
Memento Design Pattern3 minutes
NULL Object Design5 minutes
Observer Design Pattern4 minutes
State Design Pattern6 minutes
DEMO: State Design Pattern20 minutes
Strategy Design Pattern4 minutes
Template Method Design Pattern3 minutes
Visitor Design Pattern5 minutes
JEE or J2EE Design Patterns3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

Introduction and Syllabus2 minutes
Course Synopsis2 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 111 minutes

Comprehensive Design Patterns in Java30 minutes
Design Patterns Overview12 minutes
Design Pattern Concepts18 minutes
Advanced Design Concepts12 minutes
Advanced Design Techniques15 minutes
Java Design Patterns12 minutes
Java Patterns Expertise12 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Learning design patterns in Java helps developers solve common software design problems efficiently. It provides reusable solutions to commonly occurring problems in software design.

Yes, a solid understanding of OOP concepts such as classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation which is covered in the first course "Core Java - Foundations " belonging to the "Core Java" specialization.

Yes, students who successfully complete all modules, and quizzes will receive a certificate of completion.

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