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Programming Fundamentals

Core Programming Concepts​

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Classes, Objects, and Encapsulation

      • Class definition and object instantiation
      • Instance variables and methods
      • Access modifiers and data encapsulation
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    • Inheritance and Polymorphism

    • Design Patterns and Best Practices

      • Common design patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer)
      • SOLID principles for object-oriented design
      • Code organization and architectural patterns
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Data Structures and Algorithms​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Fundamental Data Structures

    • Trees and Graph Structures

      • Binary trees, binary search trees, and tree traversal
      • Graphs, graph representation, and graph algorithms
      • Heaps and priority queues
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    • Algorithm Analysis and Complexity

      • Big O notation and time complexity analysis
      • Space complexity and memory optimization
      • Algorithm efficiency and performance comparison
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Programming Language Mastery​

  • What you Need to Know

    • JavaScript for Web Development

      • ES6+ features and modern JavaScript syntax
      • Asynchronous programming with promises and async/await
      • DOM manipulation and event handling
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    • Python for Backend Development

      • Python syntax and idiomatic code writing
      • Standard library and common modules
      • Package management with pip and virtual environments
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    • Additional Language Options

      • Java for enterprise development and Android
      • C# for Microsoft ecosystem and game development
      • Go for system programming and microservices
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Database Fundamentals​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Relational Database Concepts

    • NoSQL and Modern Database Systems

      • Document databases (MongoDB) and key-value stores
      • Graph databases and time-series databases
      • Database selection criteria and use cases
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Version Control and Collaboration​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Git Fundamentals

      • Repository creation and basic Git commands
      • Branching, merging, and conflict resolution
      • Remote repositories and collaborative workflows
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    • GitHub and Collaborative Development

      • Pull requests and code review processes
      • Issue tracking and project management
      • Open-source contribution workflows
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Development Environment and Tools​

Testing and Quality Assurance​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Unit Testing Fundamentals

    • Code Quality and Static Analysis

      • Code linting and formatting tools
      • Static analysis and code review practices
      • Code coverage and testing metrics
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Problem-Solving and Algorithmic Thinking​

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