1. Understand the basic syntax and structure of Java programs.
2. Learn about Java data types, variables, and operators.
3. Implement control structures such as if-else, loops, and switch-case.
4. Develop modular code using methods and parameter passing.
5. Grasp the principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Java.
6. Create and use classes, objects, constructors, and methods.
7. Apply inheritance to create reusable and extendable code.
8. Utilize polymorphism through method overloading and overriding.
9. Handle exceptions using try-catch blocks for robust error management.
10. Work with arrays, collections, and generic data structures.
11. Understand and use file I/O for reading from and writing to files.
12. Implement basic graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java Swing.
13. Understand memory management and garbage collection in Java.
14. Apply Java's concurrency features for multithreaded programming.
15. Strengthen problem-solving and debugging skills through practical coding challenges.