Java for Smalltalk Developers

This course is for the Smalltalk programmer who needs to learn Java. Throughout the course Java programming concepts are presented and described from the perspective of the Smalltalk programmer. This course makes for a smooth transition from Smalltalk programming to Java programming.

Prior programming experience in Smalltalk.

1. Introduction to Eclipse
2. Version Control Management in Eclipse
3. Bridging the Gap between Smalltalk and Java
4. Smalltalk Compatibility for Java - Non UI
5. Introduction to SWT and JFACE
6. Smalltalk Compatibility for Java - UI
7. Java Application Evolution

Topics Include:

• Java IDEs
• Building and running applications within Eclipse
• Eclipse Plug-ins
• Static versus dynamic typing comparison
• Namespaces
• Constructors
• Reflection
• Blocks
• Threads
• Runtime class loading
• Exceptions and Exception Handling
• Streams
• Sockets
• Log4J
• Castor
• Mail
• SWT
• SWT Designer
• Drag and Drop
• Printing
• JFace Viewers