Java programming: Elementary programming

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Motivations
In the preceding chapter, you learned how to
create, compile, and run a Java program. Starting
from this chapter, you will learn how to solve
practical problems programmatically. Through
these problems, you will learn Java primitive data
types and related subjects, such as variables,
constants, data types, operators, expressions, and
input and output.
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Objectives
To write Java programs to perform simple calculations (§2.2).
To obtain input from the console using the Scanner class (§2.3).
To use identifiers to name variables, constants, methods, and classes (§2.4).
To use variables to store data (§§2.5-2.6).
To program with assignment statements and assignment expressions (§2.6).
To use constants to store permanent data (§2.7).
To declare Java primitive data types: byte, short, int, long, float, double, and char
(§§2.8.1).
To use Java operators to write numeric expressions (§§2.8.2–2.8.3).
To display current time (§2.9).
To use short hand operators (§2.10).
To cast value of one type to another type (§2.11).
To compute loan payment (§2.12).
To represent characters using the char type (§2.13).
To compute monetary changes (§2.14).
To represent a string using the String type (§2.15).
To become familiar with Java documentation, programming style, and naming
conventions (§2.16).
To distinguish syntax errors, runtime errors, and logic errors and debug errors (§2.17).
(GUI) To obtain input using the JOptionPane input dialog boxes (§2.18).
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Introducing Programming with an
Example
Listing 2.1 Computing the Area of a
Circle
This program computes the area of the
circle.
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Trace a Program Execution
public class ComputeArea {
/** Main method */
public static void main(String[] args) {
double radius;
double area;
// Assign a radius
radius = 20;
// Compute area
area = radius * radius * 3.14159;
// Display results
System.out.println(The area for the circle of radius +
radius + is + area);
}
}
allocate memory
for radius
radius no value
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/** Main method */
double radius;
double area;
// Assign a radius
radius = 20;
// Compute area
// Display results
}
}
memory
radius no value
area no value
allocate memory
for area
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/** Main method */
double radius;
double area;
// Assign a radius
radius = 20;
// Compute area
// Display results
}
}
assign 20 to radius
radius 20
area no value
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/** Main method */
double radius;
double area;
// Assign a radius
radius = 20;
// Compute area
// Display results
}
}
memory
radius 20
area 1256.636
compute area and assign
it to variable area
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/** Main method */
double radius;
double area;
// Assign a radius
radius = 20;
// Compute area
// Display results
}
}
memory
radius 20
area 1256.636
print a message to the
console
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Reading Input from the Console
1. Create a Scanner object
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
2. Use the methods next(), nextByte(), nextShort(),
nextInt(), nextLong(), nextFloat(), nextDouble(), or
nextBoolean() to obtain to a string, byte, short, int,
long, float, double, or boolean value. For
Example:
System.out.print(Enter a double value: );
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
double d = input.nextDouble();
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Identifiers
An identifier is a sequence of characters that consist of
letters, digits, underscores (_), and dollar signs ($).
An identifier must start with a letter, an underscore (_),
or a dollar sign ($). It cannot start with a digit.
– An identifier cannot be a reserved word.
An identifier cannot be true, false, or
null.
An identifier can be of any length.
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Variables
// Compute the first area
radius = 1.0;
System.out.println(The area is “ +
area + for radius +radius);
// Compute the second area
radius = 2.0;
System.out.println(The area is “ +
area + for radius +radius);
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Declaring Variables
int x; // Declare x to be an
// integer variable;
double radius; // Declare radius to
// be a double variable;
char a; // Declare a to be a
// character variable;
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Assignment Statements
x = 1; // Assign 1 to x;
radius = 1.0; // Assign 1.0 to radius;
a = 'A'; // Assign 'A' to a;
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Declaring and Initializing
in One Step
int x = 1;
double d = 1.4;
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Constants
final datatype CCOONNSSTTAANNTTNNAAMMEE == VVAALLUUEE;;
final double PI = 3.14159;
final int SIZE = 3;
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Numerical Data Types
Name Range Storage Size
byte –27 (-128) to 27–1 (127) 8-bit signed
short –215 (-32768) to 215–1 (32767) 16-bit signed
int –231 (-2147483648) to 231–1 (2147483647) 32-bit signed
long –263 to 263–1 64-bit signed
(i.e., -9223372036854775808
to 9223372036854775807)
float Negative range: 32-bit IEEE 754
-3.4028235E+38 to -1.4E-45
Positive range:
1.4E-45 to 3.4028235E+38
double Negative range: 64-bit IEEE 754
-1.7976931348623157E+308 to
-4.9E-324
Positive range:
4.9E-324 to 1.7976931348623157E+308
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Numeric Operators
Name Meaning Example Result
+ Addition 34 + 1 35
- Subtraction 34.0 – 0.1 33.9
* Multiplication 300 * 30 9000
/ Division 1.0 / 2.0 0.5
% Remainder 20 % 3 2
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Integer Division
+, -, *, /, and %
5 / 2 yields an integer 2.
5.0 / 2 yields a double value 2.5
5 % 2 yields 1 (the remainder of the division)
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NOTE
Calculations involving floating-point numbers are
aapppprrooxxiimmaatteedd because these numbers are not stored
with complete accuracy. For example,
System.out.println(1.0 - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1);
displays 0.5000000000000001, not 0.5, and
System.out.println(1.0 - 0.9);
displays 0.09999999999999998, not 0.1. Integers are
stored pprreecciisseellyy. Therefore, calculations with integers
yield a precise integer result.
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Number Literals ( (قيمة الحرفية
A literal is a constant value that appears directly
in the program. For example, 34 1,000,000,
and 5.0 are literals in the following statements:
int i = 34;
long x = 1000000;
double d = 5.0;
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Integer Literals
An integer literal can be assigned to an integer variable as
long as it can fit into the variable. A compilation error
would occur if the literal were too large for the variable to
hold. For example, the statement byte b = 1000 would
cause a compilation error, because 1000 cannot be stored
in a variable of the byte type.
An integer literal is assumed to be of the int type, whose
value is between -231 (-2147483648) to 231–1 (2147483647).
To denote an integer literal of the long type, append it with
the letter L or l. L is preferred because l (lowercase L) can
easily be confused with 1 (the digit one).
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Floating-Point Literals
Floating-point literals are written with a decimal
point. By default, a floating-point literal is treated
as a double type value. For example, 5.0 is
considered a double value, not a float value. You
can make a number a float by appending the letter f
or F, and make a number a double by appending
the letter d or D. For example, you can use 100.2f
or 100.2F for a float number, and 100.2d or 100.2D
for a double number.
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Arithmetic Expressions
+ x - y - a + b + c + + +
10( 5)( ) 9( 4 9 )
3 4
5
y
x
x x
is translated to
(3+4*x)/5 – 10*(y-5)*(a+b+c)/x + 9*(4/x + (9+x)/y)
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How to Evaluate an Expression
Though Java has its own way to evaluate an
expression behind the scene, the result of a Java
expression and its corresponding arithmetic expression
are the same. Therefore, you can safely apply the
arithmetic rule for evaluating a Java expression.
3 + 4 * 4 + 5 * (4 + 3) - 1
3 + 4 * 4 + 5 * 7 – 1
3 + 16 + 5 * 7 – 1
3 + 16 + 35 – 1
19 + 35 – 1
54 - 1
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(1) inside parentheses first
(2) multiplication
(3) multiplication
(4) addition
(5) addition
(6) subtraction
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Problem: Converting Temperatures
Write a program that converts a Fahrenheit degree
to Celsius using the formula (Use Scanner Class).
celsius = 5 fahrenheit -
( )( 32) 9
Note: Look Practical part
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Shortcut Assignment Operators
Operator Example Equivalent
+= i += 8 i = i + 8
-= f -= 8.0 f = f - 8.0
*= i *= 8 i = i * 8
/= i /= 8 i = i / 8
%= i %= 8 i = i % 8
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Increment and
Decrement Operators
Operator Name Description
++var preincrement The expression (++var) increments var by 1 and evaluates
to the new value in var after the increment.
var++ postincrement The expression (var++) evaluates to the original value
in var and increments var by 1.
--var predecrement The expression (--var) decrements var by 1 and evaluates
to the new value in var after the decrement.
var-- postdecrement The expression (var--) evaluates to the original value
in var and decrements var by 1.
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Increment and
Decrement Operators, cont.
int i = 10;
int newNum = 10 * i++; int newNum = 10 * i;
i = i + 1;
Same effect as
int i = 10;
int newNum = 10 * (++i); i = i + 1;
int newNum = 10 * i;
Same effect as
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Increment and
Decrement Operators, cont.
Using increment and decrement operators makes
expressions short, but it also makes them complex and
difficult to read. Avoid using these operators in expressions
that modify multiple variables, or the same variable for
multiple times such as this: int k = ++i + i.
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Assignment Expressions and
Assignment Statements
Prior to Java 2, all the expressions can be used as
statements. Since Java 2, only the following types of
expressions can be statements:
variable op= expression; // Where op is +, -, *, /, or %
++variable;
variable++;
--variable;
variable--;
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Numeric Type Conversion
Consider the following statements:
byte i = 100;
long k = i * 3 + 4;
double d = i * 3.1 + k / 2;
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Conversion Rules
When performing a binary operation involving two
operands of different types, Java automatically
converts the operand based on the following rules:
1. If one of the operands is double, the other is
converted into double.
2. Otherwise, if one of the operands is float, the other is
converted into float.
3. Otherwise, if one of the operands is long, the other is
converted into long.
4. Otherwise, both operands are converted into int.
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Type Casting
Implicit casting
double d = 3; (type widening)
Explicit casting
int i = (int)3.0; (type narrowing)
int i = (int)3.9; (Fraction part is
truncated)
What is wrong? int x = 5 / 2.0;
range increases
byte, short, int, long, float, double
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Character Data Type
Four hexadecimal digits.
char letter = 'A'; (ASCII)
char numChar = '4'; (ASCII)
char letter = 'u0041'; (Unicode)
char numChar = 'u0034'; (Unicode)
NOTE: The increment and decrement operators can also be used
on char variables to get the next or preceding Unicode character.
For example, the following statements display character b.
char ch = 'a';
System.out.println(++ch);
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Unicode Format
Java characters use Unicode, a 16-bit encoding scheme
established by the Unicode Consortium to support the
interchange, processing, and display of written texts in the
world’s diverse languages. Unicode takes two bytes,
preceded by u, expressed in four hexadecimal numbers
that run from 'u0000' to 'uFFFF'. So, Unicode can
represent 65535 + 1 characters.
Unicode u03b1 u03b2 u03b3 for three Greek
letters
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Escape Sequences for Special Characters
Description Escape Sequence Unicode
Backspace b u0008
Tab t u0009
Linefeed n u000A
Carriage return r u000D
Backslash u005C
Single Quote ' u0027
Double Quote u0022
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Appendix B: ASCII Character Set
ASCII Character Set is a subset of the Unicode from u0000 to u007f
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ASCII Character Set, cont.
ASCII Character Set is a subset of the Unicode from u0000 to u007f
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Casting between char and
Numeric Types
int i = 'a'; // Same as int i = (int)'a';
char c = 97; // Same as char c = (char)97;
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Problem: Monetary Units
This program lets the user enter the amount in
decimal representing dollars and cents and output
a report listing the monetary equivalent in single
dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.
Your program should report maximum number of
dollars, then the maximum number of quarters,
and so on, in this order.
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Trace ComputeChange
int remainingAmount = (int)(amount * 100);
// Find the number of one dollars
int numberOfOneDollars = remainingAmount / 100;
remainingAmount = remainingAmount % 100;
// Find the number of quarters in the remaining amount
int numberOfQuarters = remainingAmount / 25;
// Find the number of dimes in the remaining amount
int numberOfDimes = remainingAmount / 10;
// Find the number of nickels in the remaining amount
int numberOfNickels = remainingAmount / 5;
// Find the number of pennies in the remaining amount
int numberOfPennies = remainingAmount;
remainingAmount 1156
remainingAmount
initialized
Suppose amount is 11.56
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Trace ComputeChange
remainingAmount 1156
numberOfOneDollars 11
numberOfOneDollars
assigned
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Trace ComputeChange
remainingAmount 56
remainingAmount
updated
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Trace ComputeChange
remainingAmount 56
numberOfOneQuarters 2
numberOfOneQuarters
assigned
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Trace ComputeChange
remainingAmount 6
numberOfQuarters 2
remainingAmount
updated
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The String Type
The char type only represents one character. To represent a string
of characters, use the data type called String. For example,
String message = Welcome to Java;
String is actually a predefined class in the Java library just like the
System class and JOptionPane class. The String type is not a
primitive type. It is known as a reference type. Any Java class can
be used as a reference type for a variable.
Note: For the time being, you just need to know how to declare a
String variable, how to assign a string to the variable, and how to
concatenate strings.
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String Concatenation
// Three strings are concatenated
String message = Welcome + to + Java;
// String Chapter is concatenated with number 2
String s = Chapter + 2; // s becomes Chapter2
// String Supplement is concatenated with character B
String s1 = Supplement + 'B'; // s1 becomes SupplementB
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Programming Style and
Documentation
Appropriate Comments
Naming Conventions
Proper Indentation and Spacing
Lines
Block Styles
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Appropriate Comments
Include a summary at the beginning of the
program to explain what the program does, its key
features, its supporting data structures, and any
unique techniques it uses.
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Naming Conventions, cont.
Class names:
– Capitalize the first letter of each word in
the name. For example, the class name
ComputeArea.
Constants:
– Capitalize all letters in constants, and use
underscores to connect words. For
example, the constant PI and
MAX_VALUE
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Proper Indentation and Spacing
Indentation
– Indent two spaces.
Spacing
– Use blank line to separate segments of the code.
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Block Styles
Use end-of-line style for braces.
public class Test
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
System.out.println(Block Styles);
}
}
public class Test {
System.out.println(Block Styles);
}
}
End-of-line
style
Next-line
style
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Programming Errors
Syntax Errors
– Detected by the compiler
Runtime Errors
– Causes the program to abort
Logic Errors
– Produces incorrect result
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Syntax Errors
public class ShowSyntaxErrors {
i = 30;
System.out.println(i + 4);
}
}
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Runtime Errors
public class ShowRuntimeErrors {
int i = 1 / 0;
}
}
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Logic Errors
public class ShowLogicErrors {
//// DDeetteerrmmiinnee iiff aa nnuummbbeerr iiss bbeettwweeeenn 11 aanndd 110000 iinncclluussiivveellyy
// Prompt the user to enter a number
String input = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null,
Please enter an integer:,
ShowLogicErrors, JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
int number = Integer.parseInt(input);
// Display the result
System.out.println(The number is between 1 and 100, +
inclusively? + ((11 nnuummbbeerr) (number 100)));
System.exit(0);
}
}
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Debugging
Logic errors are called bugs. TThhee pprroocceessss ooff ffiinnddiinngg aanndd
ccoorrrreeccttiinngg eerrrroorrss iiss ccaalllleedd ddeebbuuggggiinngg.. A common approach
to debugging is to use a combination of methods to narrow
down to the part of the program where the bug is located.
You can hand-trace the program (i.e., catch errors by
reading the program), or you can insert print statements in
order to show the values of the variables or the execution
flow of the program. This approach might work for a short,
simple program. But for a large, complex program, the
most effective approach for debugging is to use a ddeebbuuggggeerr
uuttiilliittyy..
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Debugger
Debugger is a program that facilitates debugging.
You can use a debugger to
Execute a single statement at a time.
Trace into or stepping over a method.
Set breakpoints.
Display variables.
Display call stack.
Modify variables.
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JOptionPane Input
This slide provides two ways of obtaining input.
1. Using the Scanner class (console input)
2. Using JOptionPane input dialogs
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Getting Input from Input Dialog Boxes
String input = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(
Enter an input);
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Getting Input from Input Dialog Boxes
String string = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(
null, “Prompting Message”, “Dialog Title”,
JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
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Two Ways to Invoke the Method
There are several ways to use the showInputDialog method. For
the time being, you only need to know two ways to invoke it.
One is to use a statement as shown in the example:
String string = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, x,
y, JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
where x is a string for the prompting message, and y is a string for
the title of the input dialog box.
The other is to use a statement like this:
JOptionPane.showInputDialog(x);
where x is a string for the prompting message.
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Converting Strings to Integers
The input returned from the input dialog box is a string. If
you enter a numeric value such as 123, it returns “123”.
To obtain the input as a number, you have to convert a
string into a number.
To convert a string into an int value, you can use the
static parseInt method in the Integer class as follows:
int intValue = Integer.parseInt(intString);
where intString is a numeric string such as “123”.
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Converting Strings to Doubles
To convert a string into a double value, you can use the
static parseDouble method in the Double class as follows:
double doubleValue =Double.parseDouble(doubleString);
where doubleString is a numeric string such as “123.45”.
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