🧑‍💻 *Java Roadmap for Freshers – From Zero to Job Ready!* ☕🚀 If you're starting your tech journey with *Java*, here's a clear step-by-step guide to build a strong foundation and get job-ready: *1️⃣ Core Java Fundamentals* Master the basics first: - Data types, variables, operators - Control statements (if, loops, switch) - Arrays and strings - Methods and recursion *2️⃣ Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)* Java is fully OOP-based. Learn: - Classes & Objects - Inheritance, Polymorphism - Encapsulation, Abstraction - Constructors, ‘this’ and ‘super’ keywords *3️⃣ Exception Handling & File I/O* - Try-catch, finally, custom exceptions - File reading/writing using File, Scanner, BufferedReader *4️⃣ Collections Framework* Essential for coding interviews: - List, Set, Map (ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet) - Iterators, sorting, comparator - Stack, Queue, PriorityQueue *5️⃣ Java 8+ Features* Modern Java skills: - Lambda expressions - Streams API - Functional interfaces - Method references, Optional class *6️⃣ JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)* Connect Java to databases: - MySQL integration - CRUD operations - PreparedStatement, ResultSet *7️⃣ Build Mini Projects* Start small to apply your learning: - Student management system - Banking application - Simple web app with JSP/Servlets *8️⃣ Learn Version Control (Git)* - Push projects to GitHub - Understand commits, branches, merges *9️⃣ Resume & LinkedIn Setup* - Highlight Java skills, OOP, and projects - Add DSA achievements if any - Connect with Java communities *🔟 Practice DSA in Java* - Arrays, Strings, Trees, Graphs - Use LeetCode, CodeStudio, GeeksforGeeks 💡 *Tip:* Build a strong Java foundation before moving to Spring Boot or Android. Clarity > Speed. ✨ *Double Tap ❤️ for more!*