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Java Programming. Introduction to programming. Programming Terms . Greenfoot Java programming language Actor World Compile Run Comments. Programming Terms. Actor Sequence Repetitions Decision – making Variables Operations Input Output Process Class Methods. Hello World.
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Java Programming Introduction to programming
Programming Terms • Greenfoot • Java programming language • Actor • World • Compile • Run • Comments
Programming Terms • Actor • Sequence • Repetitions • Decision – making • Variables • Operations • Input • Output • Process • Class • Methods
Hello World World – is the stage of your game myWorld class – contains code to set the stage i.e. what actors to display at the start of the game Actor – is a object in the world. When you add a actor it creates a actor class and you add code to control the events and actions for that actor. A Class contains methods Method is used to perform a set of instructions / blocks of code for a specific purpose You can write your own methods or use methods that are part of Greenfoot/JAVA classes.
Learning ObjectivesHello World program and Greenfoot interface All • Identify different parts of the Greenfoot interface • Know how to compile a program and test for errors • Create a simple “hello world” program • Know how to add comments Most • Modify a program Some • Fully annotate the program
New program • Choose the option new scenario • Right click on world and create a new subclass • The new class name it “myWorld” • Set is as no image • Click on myWorld • It should look like this:
Programming task 1: First Program • A program is a set of instructions Print “hello world” Print “my name is….” Type in the following: Then click on compile If the code is has no errors … at the bottom of the screen it will say “No syntax errors” Note: When you want to display text (String) you always use quotation marks. If you want to display numbers (int) you don’t need to use quotation marks
Adding Comments //Create a new world with 8x8 cells and //with a cell size of 60x60 pixels
Learning ObjectivesData types, variables & constants All • Identify at least 2 data types used in a program • Know what a variable is used for • Create a program that uses at least one variable Most • Know about the scope of variables different variables in a program Some • Test and refine your program
Data types • Variables can hold data with different data types i.e. numbers and text • A number is int and text is string Complete the next task to find out about different data types you can use in a program
Variables TRY this “Hello world” is datatype String myText is the name of the variable 1) You have to declare the variable at the top of the class: public String myText; 2) Then add this code to myWorld() method You have to assign a value to the variable: myText = “Hello world”; 3) Display mytext System.out.println(myText); • A variable is used to hold data and you can use this stored data for a number of reasons: • display the data • change the data • check the data Task: Using the Hello World Program: 1) Declare a variable called myText2 2) Assign a value “Goodbye world” 3) Display mytext2
Scope of variables • Variable can be either public or private – this defines the scope of a variable • public variables can be used and changed at anytime from other classes. • private variables can only be used and changed with in a single class – you will learn about methods later • Local variable is used in a method and you don’t need to use public or private. It only can be used and changed in a single method • Global variables last for the whole duration of the entire program. Different methods in different classes can be used to change the variable. A global variable is used for score, lives etc.
int variables and calculation Try the following code: //add this variable at the top of the class public int calculation; calculation = 3*2+12; System.out.println(calculation); Try your own calculations and check that the program works NB use / for divide
Print screen your code and label how you have done the following: Declared a variable and set the data type Assigned a value to a variable Output data – System.out.println() input
int variables and calculation Try the following code: //add this variable at the top of the class private int calculation; private int number1; private int number2; number1 = 5; number2 = 6; calculation = number1*number2; System.out.println(calculation); Try your own calculations and check that the program works NB use / for divide
Constants A constant in a program is a value that always stays the same static final int levels = 3;
Print screen your code and label how you have done the following: Declared a variable and set the data type Assigned a value to a variable Output data – System.out.println() input
Learning Objectives– methods/procedures All • Know what a method is used for • Program a method Most • Recognise different types of methods • Make your own method Some • Test and refine your program
Methods Methods are blocks of code that can be used and reused at anytime in a program. A method is a block of code that will perform a set of specific instructions and/or return a value Other type of methods: A boolean method returns true or false public booleanfoundLeaf() { return true; } A int method returns a number public int lives() { return lives = 3; } A method that will carry out a set of instructions public void act() { move(); } Constructor method – what will happen when the object is constructed public box() { super (600,400,1); } Task: What method have you been adding code to in the myWorld class?
Print screen your code and label how you have done the following: Declared a variable and set the data type Assigned a value to a variable input Calling a method Output
Learning Objectives– Selection/ decision making All • Know what a IF statement is used for • Program a simple if statement • Know what a operator is and use at least one in your program Most • Use a nested if • Test and refine your program Some • Fully comment code to show understanding
Using a simple IF statement to make decisions Try this: Add to myWorld() //declaring a variable in a method you don’t need private int x= 5; int y=8; if(x==y) { System.out.println(“The two numbers are equal”); } else { System.out.println(“False”); } Task: Using the following expressions in the table, use this program to workout if the expression is true or false if(expression) { statements; } else if(expression) { statements; } else { statements; }
Programming task 4: Your first puzzle • Create a program that will tell if something is true or false • Use a variable to store answer • Print “What is the capital of France?” • If answer is Paris print “correct” • Else if answer is London print “No way!!! What were you thinking!!” • Else another answer print “Do your research and listen more in geography!!!”
Print screen your code and label how you have done the following: Declared a variable and set the data type Assigned a value to a variable input Output Operators Selection Constructor method Extension Task Test out you if statement by changing the answer. Change it to London and then try another capital city – print screen your evidence.
Learning Objectives- Actors All • Know how to use actors • Know how to add a new actor object to the stage Most • Use a while loop and call a method • Test and refine your program Some Fully comment code to show understanding
Creating Shapes Task 5 • See help sheet
Loops/Iterations:Creating objects in random positions In myWorld create a new method: public void randomShapes(inthowMany) { for(int i=0; i<howMany; i++) { rectangle rect = new rectangle(100, 90); int x = Greenfoot.getRandomNumber(getWidth()); int y = Greenfoot.getRandomNumber(getHeight()); addObject(rect, x, y); } }
Call the randomShapes(inthowMany) Try Calling the method in myWorld public myWorld (){ randomShapes(5); } Then Try calling the method in the act method public void act() { randomShapes(5); } What happends?
Moving objects In the rectangle actor add the act class public void act() { movingObjects(); } public void movingObjects(){ myWorldmyworld = (myWorld) getWorld(); int x = Greenfoot.getRandomNumber(500); int y = Greenfoot.getRandomNumber(500); setLocation(x, y); }
Kangaroo Challenge Challenge 1 Get the kangaroo to move(5) or setLocation(3, 6); Challenge 2: Get the kangaroo to move and then turn(90) Challenge3: Move the kangaroo using the arrow keys Challenge 4: Use a if statement to turn the kangaroo in the opposite direction when it hits the edge Challenge 5: Add collision code
Print kangaroo code • Name on your work • Label different parts of the code • Controls • Collision • Calling a method
Object-oriented programming • Java programs have interacting objects • Each object has data (properties) and behavior (methods) • The class describes the data and behavior that all objects of that class have: • It classifies the objects • It also creates the objects • Object-oriented also allows for inheritance • One class inherits object fields and methods from another class
Goals of OO programming • Spread out responsibility • Objects should do what you expect them to do • No one object does everything • Make reusable classes • Minimize the effect of changes • Make it easier to create new things out of classes that have been tested
Objects and Classes • Classes define what objects know and can do • There is one Balloon class • Objects do the action • There can be many objects of the same class • There are many balloon objects Objects Classes
Here’s an example of a class Car class • A class can have properties and methods (behaviors) Car Class Properties: colour, model, engine capacity, lights etc Methods: move(), stop(), accelerate(), turn()
Your turn …. Animal Class Properties: Methods: Shape Class: Properties: Methods:
Your turn …. Shape Class: Properties: Number of Sides Colour of outline Colour fill Line thickness Methods: drawShape() FillColour SetLineThickness() Animal Class Properties: Type Legs Weight Methods: Move() Eat() Sleep()
Homework….Think of another 2 classes ………… Class Properties: Methods: ………….. Class: Properties: Methods:
Here’s am example of inheritance Animal Class Common Properties: type, name, legs, colour Common Methods: Eats(), moves() Cat Class Specific Methods: meows() Dog Class Specific Methods: barks()
Constructors • Used to initialize the data for an object • Like the width, height, and cell size for a new world • A class can have more than one constructor • As long as they take different parameters (passed values)
The Java Class Structure import package.class; // as needed public class Nameextends OtherName { // properties – the data for each object // constructors – initialize the fields // methods – behavior for the objects // optional main method for testing }