Java Best Practices for Efficient, Scalable, and Secure Code

### Course Overview
- **Course Title:** *Java Best Practices for Efficient, Scalable, and Secure Code*
- **Instructor:** **Andrii Piatakha** (Founder & CEO of IT-Bulls, Learn-IT University)
- **Target Audience:**
  - **Java developers** seeking advanced best practices
  - **Development Leads** & **Architects** optimizing code quality
  - **QA professionals** improving testing efficiency
  - **Intermediate/advanced learners** with prior Java experience
- **Prerequisites:**
  - **Basic Java knowledge** (syntax, data types, control structures)
  - **Prior coding experience** in Java
  - **Development environment setup** (JDK, IDE like IntelliJ/Eclipse, Git)
  - **Familiarity with version control** (Git recommended)
  - **Motivation to adopt industry best practices**

### Curriculum Highlights
- **Key Topics Covered:**
  - **OOP Principles & SOLID Design** (deep dive with practical applications)
  - **Gang of Four (GoF) Design Patterns** (implementation & interview prep)
  - **Java Platform Module System (JPMS)** for modular architecture
  - **Testing Methodologies**:
    - **Unit/Integration Testing** (JUnit, Mockito, PowerMockito)
    - **TDD, BDD, ATDD** frameworks
  - **RESTful Architecture Design** (best practices for Java APIs)
  - **Secure Coding** (OWASP Top 10 mitigation in Java)
  - **Logging Frameworks** (SLF4J, Logback)
  - **Software Metrics & KPIs** for development optimization
  - **Web Application Design Patterns**
  - **Java Version Updates** (latest features & migrations)
- **Key Skills Learned:**
  - Writing **scalable, maintainable, and secure Java code**
  - Applying **SOLID principles** and **OOP architecture** in real-world projects
  - Mastering **design patterns** (creational, structural, behavioral)
  - Implementing **test-driven development (TDD)** and **behavior-driven (BDD)** workflows
  - Designing **modular applications** with JPMS
  - Building **RESTful APIs** with Java best practices
  - Debugging & **logging strategies** for production-grade apps
  - Mitigating **security vulnerabilities** (OWASP compliance)
  - Preparing for **Java/OOP design pattern interviews**

### Course Format
- **Duration:** **60 hours on-demand video**
- **Format:** **Self-paced online** (lifetime access)
- **Resources:**
  - **8 coding exercises** (hands-on practice)
  - **22 articles** (supplemental reading)
  - **Mobile & TV access**
  - **Certificate of completion**