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Learn Java and JavaFX by creating a Graphical Calculator
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Learn Java and JavaFX by creating a Graphical Calculator

Taught in English

Mohammed Yasser

Instructor: Mohammed Yasser

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Beginner level

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1 hour and 30 minutes
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No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.3

(22 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • learn basic programming fundamentals such as data structures and conditional statements.

  • create a fully functional graphical calculator using Java and one of it’s most promising graphical libraries, JavaFX.

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Guided Project

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

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour and 30 minutes
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.3

(22 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. By the end of Task 1, you will be able to set up a Java environment to write code in.

  2. By the end of Task 2, you will be able to initialize variables with different data types in Java. 

  3. By the end of Task 3, you will be able to write your own conditional statements in Java. 

  4. By the end of Task 4, you will be able to create your own visual layout for the application using SceneBuilder. 

  5. By the end of Task 5.0, you will be able to connect a visual layout to Java code to perform on button click actions.

  6. By the end of Task 5.1, you will build on your knowledge of connecting a visual layout to Java code to perform mathematical operations.

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This course is made for complete beginners therefore no prerequisites are required.

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Mohammed Yasser
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  • 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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