Begin your Java journey by setting up your development environment and understanding the absolute basics of Java syntax, data types, and how to write and run your first programs.

Learn how to control the flow of execution in your Java programs using conditional statements and loops. Introduce arrays for storing collections of data efficiently.

Understand how to organize your code using methods. Get your first taste of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) by learning about classes and objects, the cornerstone of Java.

Deep dive into two fundamental OOP pillars: Encapsulation for data protection and Inheritance for code reusability and establishing "is-a" relationships between classes.

Explore the remaining core OOP pillars: Polymorphism for flexible code design and Abstraction for hiding implementation details and focusing on essential features.

Learn how to gracefully handle errors in your Java applications using exception handling. Get an introduction to the Java Collections Framework for managing groups of objects.