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Install a JDK, compile with javac Main.java, then run with java Main.

Which Java version are these examples compatible with?

Examples target Java 8+, including lambdas and streams.

Can I safely copy and modify the examples?

Yes. Copy, modify inputs, and observe outputs to reinforce concepts.

Do these programs work on all platforms?

Programs compile and run on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a standard JDK.

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Java is a robust, object-oriented programming language. These examples are designed for students, interview candidates, backend engineers, and developers learning Java hands-on.

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Java Program to Perform Binary Search

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Searches a sorted array using binary search.

Program (Java)

import java.util.*;
public class Main {
    static int binarySearch(int[] a, int x) {
        int l = 0, r = a.length - 1;
        while (l <= r) {
            int m = (l + r) >>> 1;
            if (a[m] == x) return m;
            if (a[m] < x) l = m + 1; else r = m - 1;
        }
        return -1;
    }
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int[] arr = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9};
        System.out.println(binarySearch(arr, 7));
    }
}

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Java Program to Compute Average of Array

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Calculates average value of elements in an array.

Program (Java)

public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int[] a = {10, 20, 30, 40};
        double sum = 0;
        for (int v : a) sum += v;
        System.out.println(sum / a.length);
    }
}

Expected Output

25.0

Program Output (Execution)

Java Program to Sort an Array

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Sorts an integer array using Arrays.sort.

Program (Java)

import java.util.*;
public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int[] a = {5, 3, 8, 1};
        Arrays.sort(a);
        System.out.println(Arrays.toString(a));
    }
}

Expected Output

[1, 3, 5, 8]

Program Output (Execution)

Java Program to Perform Linear Search

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Finds the index of target element by scanning.

Program (Java)

public class Main {
    static int linearSearch(int[] a, int x) {
        for (int i = 0; i < a.length; i++) if (a[i] == x) return i;
        return -1;
    }
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int[] arr = {4, 2, 7, 1};
        System.out.println(linearSearch(arr, 7));
    }
}

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Program Output (Execution)

Java Program Using ArrayList

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Demonstrates basic operations with ArrayList.

Program (Java)

import java.util.*;
public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        List<String> list = new ArrayList<>();
        list.add("apple"); list.add("banana"); list.add("cherry");
        System.out.println(list);
        list.remove("banana");
        System.out.println(list.contains("apple"));
    }
}

Expected Output

[apple, banana, cherry]
true

Program Output (Execution)

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Install a JDK (Java Development Kit), then compile with javac Main.java and run with java Main. On macOS, Linux, or Windows, use the official OpenJDK builds or your package manager.

The examples target modern Java (Java 8 and above). If you use older versions, most examples will still work, but features like lambdas and streams require Java 8+.

Yes. These examples are intended for learning. Copy the code, experiment with changes (e.g., different inputs), and observe the output to deepen your understanding of Java fundamentals.

Yes. Java is platform-independent. The examples compile and run on major platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) with a standard JDK.

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Java powers enterprise applications, Android development, and countless backend systems. Practicing small, focused programs builds fluency with syntax and core concepts such as data types, control flow, methods, classes, interfaces, exceptions, collections, and streams.

On this page, you will find clean, well-formatted examples that run across platforms. Each example includes a short description and expected output so you can quickly verify your understanding. Explore the topics via the sidebar and extend the code to experiment further.

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Java Programming Examples — Learn by Doing

This collection of Java examples covers fundamental to intermediate concepts with clean, runnable code. Each program is self-contained — copy it into any Java IDE, online compiler, or your local development environment and run it immediately. The examples progress from basic syntax through object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.

Java remains one of the most popular programming languages worldwide, ranking consistently in the top 3 on TIOBE, Stack Overflow, and GitHub. It powers Android apps, enterprise backends (Spring Boot), big data (Hadoop), and financial systems. Practising with small, focused examples is the fastest way to build Java fluency.

Topics Covered in These Examples

Basics: Hello World, variables, data types, operators
Control Flow: if/else, switch, for, while, do-while
Methods: Parameters, return values, overloading, recursion
Arrays: Declaration, iteration, sorting, searching
Strings: Manipulation, StringBuilder, comparisons
Math: Factorial, Fibonacci, prime numbers, GCD

OOP: Classes, objects, constructors, inheritance
Interfaces: Abstraction, polymorphism, default methods
Exceptions: try/catch, custom exceptions, throws
Collections: ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet, iterators
Streams: filter, map, reduce, collect (Java 8+)
File I/O: Reading, writing, BufferedReader, Files API

How to Use These Examples

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Why Practice with Small Programs?

Research on skill acquisition shows that deliberate practice — focused, repetitive work on specific concepts — produces faster learning than reading alone. Small Java programs isolate one concept at a time, making it easy to understand, modify, and remember. This is why coding interviews test with small problems: they reveal fundamental fluency that large project experience alone cannot demonstrate.

Each example on this page is designed to be completed in 2–5 minutes, making them perfect for daily practice sessions, interview preparation, or quick reference when you forget a specific syntax pattern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Java version do these examples use?

Most examples use Java 8+ features. Some advanced examples use Java 17 features like records and text blocks. All run on the current LTS (Java 17 or 21).

Can I use these for interview preparation?

Yes. The examples cover the most common interview topics: arrays, strings, recursion, OOP, collections, and basic algorithms. Practice modifying them to solve variations.

Why does every example use public class Main?

In Java, the class name must match the filename. Using Main makes examples portable across online compilers that expect this convention. In real projects, you would name classes descriptively.

Are these examples free to use?

Yes, completely free. Copy, modify, and use them in your projects, homework, or learning materials without attribution.

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