Fundamentals:

• Variables & Data Types
• Operators
• Control Flow Statements (if, else, loops)

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):

• Classes & Objects
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism
• Encapsulation & Abstraction (optional)

Java APIs:

• Input/Output (I/O)
• Exception Handling
• String Manipulation
• Networking Basics
• Concurrency & Multithreading

Optional Advanced Topics:

• Java 8+ Features (lambdas, streams)
• Database Connectivity
• GUI Development
• Unit Testing

• Basic computer literacy:
  • Using computers and navigating operating systems
  • File management and organization
• Programming experience (optional, but beneficial):
  • Familiarity with another programming language
• Basic mathematical concepts:
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division