Programming in Java 1

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Abstract

This subject covers problem-solving, computer program design, implementation and evaluation in Java. Students learn to develop object-oriented applications consisting of a number of classes. The object-oriented approach is compared with other programming paradigms. The subject covers class design, file manipulation, Graphical User Interface components, and the use of inheritance and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Review of basic programming principles in the context of the Java language; strong typing and flow of control patternsObject-based programming: the creation of objects, their use and interactionThe interpretation of design requirements through simple Unified Modelling Language (UML)User-defined classes, class design and implementationTesting and debugging techniquesInheritance patterns and inheritance implementation; … For more content click the Read More button below.

Review of basic programming principles in the context of the Java language; strong typing and flow of control patterns
Object-based programming: the creation of objects, their use and interaction
The interpretation of design requirements through simple Unified Modelling Language (UML)
User-defined classes, class design and implementation
Testing and debugging techniques
Inheritance patterns and inheritance implementation; base classes, derived classes and abstract classes
Aggregation patterns implementation; the creation and management of collections of objects
Application development in Java using object-oriented techniques
Simple file manipulation operations using files
Simple java programming using Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A comparison of object-oriented programming with other programming paradigms

Assumed knowledge

Programming knowledge at the level of ITC558.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to postgraduate students
Not available to students who have completed ITC206

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