Session Details

Week 2, Session 4 — Mon Dec 6

Reading

1. Big Java, §2.11–2.13
2. Big Java, §3.9 and Summary of Learning Objectives at the end of ch 3 ("Chapter Summary" in ed3)

HW Due

1. HW 3

Topics

1. Implementing Classes in Java
   • Continue WordGames
2. Introduction to Java GUIs
   • Swing: JFrame, JComponent, how to draw Shapes in a JComponent
3. Shape classes

Resources

1. Slides
2. IntroToJavaGraphics instructions: optional if you want more details or want to work independently.

Outline

1. [5 min] Questions
2. [15 min] Review WordGames, recap in-class quiz from session 3
3. [15 min] Another WordGames class
4. [30 min] WordGames work time (take a break during the work time)
5. [40 min] Live coding: a first Java graphics program
   • See IntroToJavaGraphics for detailed instructions of the live coding if you want them

HW Assigned

1. HW 4