Cortez Sophia Introduction to Java Programming(Touchstone 4: Final Java Project)

Touchstone 4: Final Java Project

ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will learn how to effectively plan, design, develop, and test an original program of your choosing. This program is your choice and it can be as complex as you wish. The goal is to start with an idea for your program and then step through the process of most phases of the development lifecycle to turn your idea into an actual program. This includes planning out the algorithm using pseudocode, coding your program using everything you learned from Units 1-3, and finally, testing and debugging your program to make sure it fulfills your intended purpose. You will fill out a journal (template link below) which has five sections that correspond to the five steps you will complete for your final project. Use this template to write your journal responses for each section of the project. When you have finished, you will submit this journal as a Word .doc/docx.

Java Journal Template

The following Example Java Journal Submission will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment and shows acceptable submissions for each entry.

Java Journal Sample Submission

Being able to create your own program can be beneficial in any career field. Anything that can be programmed or automated in any industry could make your work a lot easier. Even as a hobby, it can give you a reference point to have a better understanding of how to deal with common issues. Using basic Java to automate menial tasks can save you time and money! Whether you were in this class to learn programming at a professional level or if it’s just for fun, you will benefit from learning coding as a foundation of your technical skills.

In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Please note that you cannot use the same program used in a previous programming course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.

A. Directions

Step 1: Download Template

Download and review the Java Journal Template.

Step 2: Review Requirements

Review Section C (Requirements) to get acquainted with the requirements for this Touchstone before you begin writing your journal entries.

Step 3: Complete Journal

Follow the directions for each part of the journal template. Make sure to include in your response all the elements listed under the Requirements section. Prompts in the Inspiration section are not required; however, they may help you to fully think through your response.

• Follow the journal creation process that is presented in your Unit 4 lessons to ensure you write a thorough journal entry. There is also an example of a successful journal entry for each submission in the Assignment description above.
• Review Section B (Rubric) to make sure you have an understanding of how each journal entry will be graded.

Step 4: Submit Journal

Once your journal is complete, including the code link, submit your journal for grading.

 

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There are helpful tips on “How Do I Submit My Java Journal?” in the first lesson of Unit 4, Java Touchstone Overview.

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

PART 1: Defining Your Problem
❒ Did you describe the problem you are trying to solve?
❒ Did you describe any input data you expect to use?
❒ Did you describe what the program will do to solve the problem?
❒ Did you describe any outputs or results the program will provide?

PART 2: Working Through Specific Examples
❒ Did you write down clear and specific steps to solve a simple version of your problem you identified in Part 1?
❒ Did you state any necessary input data for your simplified problem?
❒ Did you write clear and specific steps in English (not Java) detailing what the program will do to solve the problem?
❒ Did you describe the specific result of your example/scenario?

PART 3: Generalizing Into Pseudocode
❒ Did you write out the general sequence your program will use, including all specific examples/scenarios you provided in Part 2?
❒ Did you write pseudocode for the program in English but refer to Java program elements where they are appropriate?
❒ Does the pseudocode represent the full functionality of the program, not just a simplified version?
❒ Is the pseudocode broken down enough that the details of the program are no longer in any paragraph form?

PART 4: Testing Your Program
❒ While writing and testing your program code, did you describe your tests, record any errors, and state your approach to fixing the errors?
❒ For at least one of your test cases, did you describe how your choices for the test helped you understand whether the program was running correctly or not?
❒ For each error that occurs while writing and testing your code, did you record the details of the error from your IDE? Did you describe what you attempted in order to fix the error?

PART 5: Commenting Your Program
❒ Did you submit your full program code, including thorough comments describing what each portion of the program should do when working correctly?
❒ Are the purpose of the program and each of its parts clear to a reader that does not know the Java programming language?

PART 6: Your Completed Program
❒ Did you provide the IDE share link to your full program code?

Please Note: If you started this course prior to 10/01/2024, please continue to complete your Touchstone using Replit. If you started this course after 10/01/2024, please complete your coursework and Touchstone using GDB Online.