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-# java-programming-introduction-for-beginners
-Java Programming Introduction for Beginners
+# Java Programming Introduction for Beginners
+
+Source code for the course: *Java Programming Introduction for Beginners*
+
+If you have questions or need tech support, post your questions to the classroom discussion forum
+
+Happy coding!
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+<img src="images/java-intro-thumbnail-small.png">
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+&#8287;
+## Java Road Map - Learning Path
+
+Here is a Java Learning Path and Roadmap to help you learn more about Java. These are links to luv2code courses on Udemy. You can purchase the courses to further your studies.
+
+I'd recommend the following road map:
+
+### Core Courses
+1. [Spring Boot 3, Spring 6 and Hibernate for Beginners](http://www.luv2code.com/spring-github)
+1. [Spring Boot Unit Testing](https://www.udemy.com/course/spring-boot-unit-testing/?referralCode=4184DE360D78A70932EE)
+1. [Deploy Spring Boot 3 Apps on AWS (Amazon Cloud)](https://www.udemy.com/course/deploy-spring-boot-3-apps-to-aws/?referralCode=DCE8981B59C70BA6BDBF)
+1. [Hibernate: Advanced Development Techniques](https://www.udemy.com/course/hibernate-tutorial-advanced/?referralCode=6FB9E2BA9AF54A4C9E69)
+
+### Project Course: Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Thymeleaf
+For end-to-end project with Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Thymeleaf:
+1. [Spring Boot 3 Project - Build a Job Portal Web Application](https://www.udemy.com/course/spring-boot-project-job-portal-web-app/?referralCode=BB9301596150194B61E2)
+
+### Project Courses: Full Stack
+For full stack projects, you have the choice of either Angular or React. Pick the one that you like the best.
+1. [Full Stack: Angular and Spring Boot](https://www.udemy.com/course/full-stack-angular-spring-boot-tutorial/?referralCode=2264F90C65A86316BB6B)
+1. [Full Stack: React and Spring Boot](https://www.udemy.com/course/full-stack-react-and-java-spring-boot-the-developer-guide/?referralCode=4325FA579FD3D313E28D)
+
+&#8287;
+## More luv2code Courses
+For more courses, visit the [luv2code website](https://www.luv2code.com). 
+
+I'm looking forward to seeing you in other luv2code courses! 
+
+&#8287;
+## Follow luv2code on Social Media
+* [YouTube Channel - luv2code](https://www.youtube.com/user/luv2codetv?sub_confirmation=1)
+* [Facebook Page - luv2code](https://www.facebook.com/luv2codetv)
+* [X (Twitter) - luv2code](https://twitter.com/luv2codetv)
+* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaddarby/)