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Learn Java with no prior programming experience
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Learn Java with no prior programming experience

Taught in English

Ravi Puralena

Instructor: Ravi Puralena

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Guided Project

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hrs
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.6

(190 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • Effectively use recursion (loops) and conditional (if/else) programming commands

Skills you'll practice

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Guided Project

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hrs
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.6

(190 reviews)

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Paint grid squares using a visual programming environment (Concepts)

  2. Use loops and conditionals within a visual programming environment (Concepts)

  3. Debugging: knowing what to do when things go wrong (Skills)

  4. Use loops and conditionals in a professional coding tool (Skills)

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Instructor ratings
3.4 (8 ratings)
Ravi Puralena
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How you'll learn

  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

  • Expert guidance

    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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4.6

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