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Throughout the program, ensure regular check-ins and support to address any questions or challenges the developer may encounter. Encourage self-directed learning and exploration of additional resources to deepen understanding and mastery of modern Java development with Java 17.

Week 1: Foundation in Modern Java Development

1. Day 1-2: Introduction to Java 17 Features

   • Cover new features in Java 17 such as pattern matching for switch statements and sealed classes.
   • Provide resources for self-study on other enhancements like records and foreign function interface (FFI).

2. Day 3-4: Understanding Modern Java Frameworks

   • Introduce Spring Boot with Java 17 support.
   • Provide tutorials and documentation for building RESTful APIs with Spring Boot and Java 17.

3. Day 5-7: Hands-On Practice with Spring Boot and Java 17

   • Assign small coding exercises to practice using new Java 17 features within Spring Boot applications.
   • Encourage exploration of other Java 17 features like concise method references.

Week 2: Advanced Topics in Modern Java Development

4. Day 8-9: Database Access with Hibernate and Java 17

   • Introduce Hibernate with Java 17 features.
   • Provide examples and hands-on exercises for integrating Hibernate with Spring Boot applications using Java 17.

5. Day 10-11: Introduction to Microservices Architecture

   • Review microservices principles with a focus on modern Java development.
   • Provide resources for learning about reactive programming with Java 17 and microservices.

6. Day 12-14: Hands-On Microservices Development with Java 17

   • Assign a project to build a microservices-based application using Spring Boot, Java 17, and reactive programming.
   • Guide the developer through implementing communication between microservices using reactive streams.

Week 3: Tools and Practices for Modern Java Development

7. Day 15-16: Version Control with Git and GitHub This needs to be moved WAY forward

   • Review Git fundamentals and best practices.
   • needs to be excercised against the CLI
   • assign Intro to Github
   • assign Change Commit History
   • Assign exercises to practice version control with Git and GitHub, focusing on branching and pull requests.

8. Day 17-18: Introduction to CI/CD with Java

   • Cover basic concepts of continuous integration and continuous delivery.
   • assign Release Based Workflow
   • Demonstrate setting up a CI/CD pipeline for a Java project using GitHub Actions or similar tools.

9. Day 19-21: Containerization with Docker and Java 17

   • Introduce Docker and containerization principles with Java 17 applications.
   • Provide tutorials and hands-on exercises for Dockerizing Java applications with Java 17 features.

Week 4: Advanced Topics and Final Project

10. Day 22-23: Container Orchestration with Kubernetes

    • Introduce Kubernetes and its role in modern Java application deployment.
    • Provide resources for learning Kubernetes concepts and hands-on labs with Java 17 applications.

11. Day 24-26: Security and Monitoring in Microservices with Java 17

    • Cover security best practices for microservices, including JWT authentication and role-based access control (RBAC).
    • Introduce monitoring and logging tools for microservices, such as Prometheus and Grafana, with Java 17 support.

12. Day 27-28: Capstone Project

    • Assign a final project where the developer integrates all learned concepts into a comprehensive microservices-based application with Java 17.
    • Provide guidance and support as needed, and encourage documentation of design decisions and challenges faced.