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In this lecture we look at key concepts in Java: how to write, compile and run Java programs, define a simple class, create a main method, and use if/else structures to define behaviour.

In this session we look more closely at the way that Java deals with variables, and in particular with the differences between primitives (basic types like int and char) and objects. We also take an initial look at the scoping rules in Java, which dictate the visibility of variables in your program

In this session we look at how to create more powerful objects through more powerful methods. We look at parameters and call by value vs. call by reference; return types; and overloading.

In this session we look at how to think systematically about a problem and create a solution. We look at the definition and characteristics of an algorithm, and see how through modularisation and decomposition we can then choose a set of methods to create. We also compare this somewhat procedural approach, with the way that design works in Object Oriented Systems. We also have a brief look at codings style in Java, with the help of the Google Java Style Guide: https://google.github.io/styleguide/javaguide.html

In this session we look at the public and protected keywords, and the principle of encapsulation. We also look at how Constructors can help you initialise objects, while maintaining the encapsulation principle.

In this session we look at the different types of loop in the Java language, and see how they can be used to iterate over Arrays.

In this session we look at how we can use collection objects like ArrayList as a more advanced type of array. We also introduce the idea of generics (forcing a collection to hold a particular type) and see how Java handles the autoboxing and unboxing of primitives. Finally we look at Iterators, a common design pattern for dealing with iteration over a collection.

In this session we point you at the Java Library, and go into some more details on how Strings work. We also introduce the HashMap class (a very useful type of collection).

In this session we introduce inheritance - one of the cornerstone concepts of object oriented programming. We look at how to define super and sub-classes, how to maintain encapsulation using the super() constructor, and why it is useful to use substitution to hold references to sub-classes in references typed as their super-class.

In this session we build on inheritance and look at overriding methods and dynamic binding. Together these give us Polymorphism - the third pillar of Object Oriented Programming - and a very powerful feature that allows us to build methods that deal with superclasses, but whose calls get redirected when we pass in sub-classes.

In this session we look at the sorts of errors that occur in programs, and how we can use different testing and debugging strategies (such as unit testing and inspection) to track them down. We also look at error handling within the program and at how we can use Exceptions to manage errors in a more sophisticated way. These slides are based on Chapter 6 of the Book 'Objects First with BlueJ'

In this session we look at some of the basics of good code design, including avoiding duplication and designing for loose coupling and high cohesion.

In this session we look at how to use Abstract Classes and Interfaces in Object Oriented Design - especially as a way to get all the advantages of multiple inheritance without any of the problems.

In this session we look at the how to use noun verb parsing to try and identify the building blocks of a problem, so that we can start to create object oriented solutions. We also look at some of the challenges of software engineering, and the processes that software engineers use to meet them, and finally we take a look at some more Design Patterns that may help us reuse well known and effective solutions in our own designs.

We developed a simple RPG Simulator

These are the resources used for the Computer Science course Programming Principles, designed to teach students the fundamentals of computer programming and object orientation via learning the Java language. We also touch on some software engineering basics, such as patterns, software design and testing. The course assumes no previous knowledge of programming, but there is a fairly steep learning curve, and students are encouraged to practice, practice, practice!

Material for Programming I Coursework 2019

interactive exercises for Java - conditionals, variables, methods

Ground Controllers 1. Solving Parson's problem entitled Odd Time.

Ground Controllers 2 - ECS Course (with code, title, and semester).

Ground Controllers 3 - Text Book with title and ISBN

Ground Controllers 4 - Exercises about loops and arrays

Ground Controllers 5 - An exercise with HashMap and String.

Ground Controllers 6 - An exercise on inheritance.

Ground Controllers 7 - Testing a Tax Calculator

Ground Controllers 8 - Inheritance.

Ground Controllers 9 - File Reader

We discuss different features of IDEs and review IDEs such as BlueJ and IntelliJ

This share contains the code used in the demo session.

Introduction slides to the Space Cadets optional stream for COMP1202 (Programming I)

Lecture about Encapsulation and Constructors

Object-oriented Design - Abstract classes and interfaces

Topics: String, HashMap, Inheritance, Polymorphism

handout for Inheritance 1 & 2

Inheritance 1 - super and sub-classes

Lecture about methods - parameters, return type, overloading

Lecture about variables - primitives, objects and scope

This is the coursework description for Programming I.

This repository contains some sample solutions for the Coursework "Tower of Monsters". The solutions are from Michael Richards and Andrei Vasile showing some creative interface for the game.

ECS Building Defence Coursework description for COMP1202 - Programming I (AY2021-22).

ECS Orchestra Coursework for AY2022-23

ECS Sim Coursework for AY2023-24

Inheritance 2 - Polymorphism

COMP1206: Beyond Unit Testing (Validation and Verification 3 of 3)

COMP1206 - Control Flow: Exception

Week 5 - File I/O

COMP1206 - JUnit (Validation and Verification 2 of 3)

COMP1206: Multithreading, intro

COMP1206, learning sources

COMP1206 - Revision 1 - about exam, revision for io, testing and control flow

Week 5 - Serialization

COMP1206: Control flow - static

Week 5 - String

COMP1206 - Validation and Verification (1 of 3)

JVM

COMP1206: wait() and notify(), monitor

Week 7 - 2: recursion

COMP1206: More about multi-threading, including the states of a thread, the life-cycle, some useful methods, etc.

COMP1206: Synchronisation

Event driven programming is a way of writing a program that works by responding to things happening (rather than executing a preplanned series of tasks). It is most often used to manage more advanced user interactions, such as GUI programs. In this session we look at how event driven programming works in Java GUIs, as both an introduction to events (using MouseListeners), and also to the way that GUI programs are constructed.

In the example code you can see that when the remove(Object o) method is called the Integer is not cast to an int and the matching is done using the object's .equals() method rather than using ==

These are the resources for an introductory lecture in JavaScript programming. Exercises are provided to practice simple JavaScript programming, including a template for a DHTML implementation of Conway's Game of Life (with encrypted solution).

This is a batch file written to help students on ECS' Programming 1 course (COMP1202) using iSolutions machines which have the JDK, but do not add it to the PATH variable, making compilation from the command line difficult. It attempts to find the JDK directory and add it to the Windows PATH. The code is as follows: @SET JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java @FOR /F %%G IN ('DIR /B "%JAVA_HOME%\JDK*"') DO @SET JDK_HOME=%JAVA_HOME%\%%G @SET PATH=%JDK_HOME%\bin;%PATH% @javac -version @echo. @echo %JDK_HOME%\bin successfully added to Windows PATH @echo. @echo Now type 'javac'. @echo. @echo. @echo. @CMD

What is Programming? A useful definition Object Orientation (and it’s counterparts) Thinking OO Programming Blocks Variables Logic Data Structures Methods

Programming Overview The JVM (The Java Virtual Machine) A brief look at Structure Class Method Statement Magic incantations main() output Coding a Dog Programming Principle(1) If and Boolean operations Coding a Bank Account Quick look at ToolBox

Variables - Objects and Primitives, Quick look at scope

Banking Parameters and arguments Passing Objects Primitives Returning Getters and Setters

Constructors With one parameter With two parameters Overloading Constructors and methods

Looping while do while for Arrays indexes For each loop

ArrayList ArrayList vs Array Declaration Insertion Access Removal Wrapper classes Iterator object

Instance Variables Local variables Cool 3D Modelling! “this” keyword

Inheritance Code duplication Super classes Constructors Polymorphic collections “Anywhere a super class is, a sub class can go” Casting A great deception

Which methods are where? Overriding Calling super’s methods Coupling and cohesion

A quick word about abstract How a class interfaces Making Pets The Deadly Diamond of Death Interfaces (not interfaces)

Static Types of methods Instance Static Example Calling Static methods Why Static Final

Exceptions An Example The Throws keyword Try and Catch The flow Multiple exceptions Finally How exceptions are thrown What the complier checks Handle or Defer Recovery Writing your own

10th lecture on programming 1, using Java

In this lecture we describe the structure of the Programming I module at the University of Southampton, look at the definitions and paradigms of programming, and take a look ahead to the key things that we will be covering in the weeks ahead.

This is the revision session for our Programming Principles course. We remind ourselves of the three pillars of object oriented programming, look ahead to the exam, and share some parting advice.