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πŸ“š Interactive Java Course Study Guide

A comprehensive, interactive study application featuring 1000+ questions and flashcards covering all 9 weeks of a complete Java programming course, from fundamentals to advanced topics.

✨ Features

🎯 Study Modes

  • Quiz Mode: Multiple-choice questions with instant feedback and scoring
  • Flashcard Mode: Interactive flip cards for concept review

πŸŽ“ Complete Coverage

  • Week 1: Java Fundamentals
  • Week 2: Object-Oriented Programming Basics
  • Week 3: OOP Advanced Concepts
  • Week 4: Advanced Java Concepts
  • Week 5: Modern Java Features
  • Week 6: Exception Handling, File I/O, Collections, Generics
  • Week 7: Multithreading, Design Patterns, Database Connectivity
  • Week 8: Modern Java, Testing, Spring Boot, Docker
  • Week 9: Streams API, Gradle

🎚️ Customizable Learning

  • Topic Selection: Choose one or multiple topics
  • Difficulty Levels: Easy, Medium, Hard
  • Smart Filtering: Get exactly the practice you need

πŸ€– AI-Powered Features (with Gemini API)

  • Topic summaries
  • Alternative explanations for missed questions
  • Generate similar practice questions
  • Adaptive learning assistance

πŸš€ Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Local web server (Python, Node.js, or PHP)

Installation

  1. Download/Clone all files to a single directory:

    JavaCourseStudyGuide.html
    app.js
    questions.json
    week1_expansion.json
    week2_expansion.json
    week3_expansion.json
    week4_expansion.json
    week5_expansion.json
    week6_expansion.json
    week7_expansion.json
    week8_expansion.json
    week9_expansion.json
    
  2. Start a local web server:

    Option 1 - Python 3

    python -m http.server 8000

    Option 2 - Node.js

    npx http-server

    Option 3 - PHP

    php -S localhost:8000
  3. Open in browser:

    http://localhost:8000/JavaCourseStudyGuide.html
    

πŸ“– How to Use

Starting a Study Session

  1. Select Topics: Check one or more topics you want to study
  2. Choose Difficulty: Easy, Medium, or Hard
  3. Pick Mode: Quiz or Flashcards
  4. Click "Start Studying"

Quiz Mode

  • Answer multiple-choice questions
  • Get immediate feedback with detailed explanations
  • Track your score in real-time
  • Use AI features for extra help (requires API key)

Flashcard Mode

  • Read the question on the front
  • Click to flip and see the answer
  • Progress through at your own pace

After Your Session

  • View your results and percentage
  • Redo Session: Try the same questions again
  • Increase Difficulty: Challenge yourself
  • Change Topics: Explore different areas
  • New Session: Get fresh questions with the same settings

πŸ“Š Content Statistics

Category Count
Total Items 1000+
Weeks Covered 9
Multiple Choice 500+
Flashcards 500+
Topics 9 major topics
Difficulty Levels 3 (Easy, Medium, Hard)

Question Distribution per Week

  • Easy: 20 multiple-choice + 20 flashcards
  • Medium: 15 multiple-choice + 15 flashcards
  • Hard: 15 multiple-choice + 15 flashcards
  • Total per week: 100 items

🧠 Topics Covered

Week 1: Java Fundamentals

Variables, data types, operators, control flow, loops, methods, arrays

Week 2: OOP Basics

Classes, objects, constructors, encapsulation, access modifiers, this keyword

Week 3: OOP Advanced

Inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, method overriding, super keyword

Week 4: Advanced Concepts

Packages, static members, final keyword, nested classes, enums, annotations

Week 5: Modern Features

Inner classes, lambda expressions, method references, functional interfaces, Optional

Week 6: Exception Handling & Collections

Try-catch-finally, checked/unchecked exceptions, file I/O, Collections Framework, generics, wildcards

Week 7: Concurrency & Design

Multithreading, synchronization, deadlock, design patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer, Strategy), JDBC, PreparedStatement

Week 8: Modern Java & Testing

Records, sealed classes, pattern matching, text blocks, Maven, JUnit 5, Mockito, Spring Boot, Docker

Week 9: Streams & Build Tools

Stream operations, filter, map, flatMap, reduce, Collectors, parallel streams, Gradle

πŸ€– AI Features Setup (Optional)

To enable AI-powered features:

  1. Get a Google Gemini API key from Google AI Studio

  2. Open app.js and add your API key:

    const apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE";
  3. Available AI features:

    • ✨ Topic summaries
    • ✨ Alternative explanations
    • ✨ Generate similar questions

πŸ› οΈ Technical Details

Technology Stack

  • Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS (CDN)
  • AI Integration: Google Gemini API
  • Data Format: JSON

File Structure

β”œβ”€β”€ JavaCourseStudyGuide.html    # Main application
β”œβ”€β”€ app.js                        # Application logic
β”œβ”€β”€ questions.json                # Original question bank
β”œβ”€β”€ week1_expansion.json          # Week 1 content (IDs: 101-200)
β”œβ”€β”€ week2_expansion.json          # Week 2 content (IDs: 201-300)
β”œβ”€β”€ week3_expansion.json          # Week 3 content (IDs: 301-400)
β”œβ”€β”€ week4_expansion.json          # Week 4 content (IDs: 401-500)
β”œβ”€β”€ week5_expansion.json          # Week 5 content (IDs: 501-600)
β”œβ”€β”€ week6_expansion.json          # Week 6 content (IDs: 601-700)
β”œβ”€β”€ week7_expansion.json          # Week 7 content (IDs: 701-800)
β”œβ”€β”€ week8_expansion.json          # Week 8 content (IDs: 801-900)
β”œβ”€β”€ week9_expansion.json          # Week 9 content (IDs: 901-1000)
β”œβ”€β”€ PROJECT_SUMMARY.md            # Detailed project documentation
└── README.md                     # This file

Browser Compatibility

  • βœ… Chrome 90+
  • βœ… Firefox 88+
  • βœ… Safari 14+
  • βœ… Edge 90+

🎨 Screenshots

Setup Screen

Select your topics, difficulty, and study mode.

Quiz Mode

Answer multiple-choice questions with instant feedback.

Flashcard Mode

Interactive cards that flip to reveal answers.

Results Screen

View your score and choose what to study next.

πŸ“ Question Format

Multiple Choice

{
  "id": 101,
  "topic": "Week 1: Java Fundamentals",
  "difficulty": "Easy",
  "type": "multiple-choice",
  "question": "What is a variable in Java?",
  "options": ["A", "B", "C", "D"],
  "answer": "A",
  "explanation": "Detailed explanation..."
}

Flashcard

{
  "id": 102,
  "topic": "Week 1: Java Fundamentals",
  "difficulty": "Easy",
  "type": "flashcard",
  "question": "What is encapsulation?",
  "answer": "Detailed answer..."
}

πŸ› Troubleshooting

Questions not loading?

  • βœ… Check that all JSON files are in the same directory
  • βœ… Use a local web server (fetch API doesn't work with file://)
  • βœ… Check browser console for errors (F12)

No questions available?

  • βœ… Select at least one topic
  • βœ… Ensure selected topics have questions for chosen difficulty
  • βœ… Try "Select All" button

AI features not working?

  • βœ… Add valid Gemini API key in app.js
  • βœ… Check internet connection
  • βœ… Verify API key has proper permissions

πŸš€ Future Enhancements

  • Progress tracking with localStorage
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Export results to PDF/CSV
  • Study streaks and statistics
  • Mobile app version
  • Offline mode with service workers
  • Custom question creation
  • Study groups and leaderboards

πŸ“„ License

This project is for educational purposes.

🀝 Contributing

This is a study guide project. Feel free to:

  • Add more questions
  • Improve explanations
  • Enhance UI/UX
  • Fix bugs

πŸ“ž Support

For issues or questions:

  1. Check the troubleshooting section
  2. Review the PROJECT_SUMMARY.md file
  3. Check browser console for errors

πŸŽ“ Learning Tips

For Beginners

  • Start with Week 1 Easy questions
  • Use flashcards first to learn concepts
  • Take quizzes to test knowledge
  • Don't rush - understanding > speed

For Intermediate Learners

  • Focus on Medium difficulty
  • Mix topics for variety
  • Use AI explanations when stuck
  • Review incorrect answers

For Advanced Learners

  • Challenge yourself with Hard questions
  • Study multiple weeks together
  • Create mental connections between topics
  • Teach concepts to others

πŸ“ˆ Study Recommendations

Daily Study Plan

  • Day 1-2: Week 1 (Fundamentals)
  • Day 3-4: Week 2-3 (OOP)
  • Day 5-6: Week 4-5 (Advanced Concepts)
  • Day 7-8: Week 6-7 (Collections, Concurrency)
  • Day 9-10: Week 8-9 (Modern Java, Testing)

Session Types

  • Quick Review: 10 Easy flashcards (5 min)
  • Practice Session: 10 Mixed questions (15 min)
  • Deep Dive: 20 Hard questions (30 min)
  • Full Review: All topics, Mixed difficulty (45 min)

🌟 Key Features Summary

βœ… 1000+ Questions across 9 comprehensive weeks βœ… Two Study Modes - Quiz and Flashcard βœ… Three Difficulty Levels - Easy, Medium, Hard βœ… AI-Powered learning assistance βœ… Responsive Design - Works on all devices βœ… No Installation - Just open and study βœ… Offline Ready - Once loaded, works without internet βœ… Track Progress - Score tracking and results βœ… Flexible Learning - Study at your own pace


Happy Learning! πŸš€πŸ“š

Master Java from fundamentals to advanced topics with this comprehensive study guide.

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