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Department: Information and Telecommunication Technology Sector_

TVET –Program Title: Database Administration Level: IV Year: III

Course /Module Title: Applying Object-Oriented Programming Language Skills

Ac. Year: 2012 E.C

Nominal Duration: 120 hrs Hours: Periods / Week: Semester:

Course / Module Code: ICT ITS4 05 0811 Program: (Reg/Ext) Regular

Name of the Trainer:

Course / Module Description

This module aims to provide the trainees with the knowledge, skills and right attitude required to undertake

programming tasks using an object oriented programming language. Competence includes tool usage,

documentation, debugging and testing techniques in support of the programming activity.

Leaning Outcomes (Objectives):

At eh end of the course / Module, the trainee will able to:

1. Identify entities and relationships

2. Develop normalization

3. Validate model Duty (Chapter)

1.

2.

Course / Module Assessment Methods:

References:
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MODULE TITLE: Applying Object-Oriented Programming Language Skills

NOMINAL DURATION: 120 hrs
LO1. Apply basic language syntax and layout
1.1. Understanding Basic language syntax rules and best practices
What are the Basic programming languages?
Programming language is a vocabulary and set of grammatical rules (syntax) for instructing a computer to perform
specific tasks. Programming languages can be used to create computer programs. The term programming language
usually refers to high-level languages, such as BASIC, C, C++, COBOL, FORTRAN, and Pascal.
Some of the basic programming languages are:
 C, C++, JAVA, Visual Studio (Visual basic.Net, C-Sharp(C#), and Visual C++), and so on.
High level programming languages create computer programs using instructions that much easier to understand.
Programs in high-level languages must be translated into a low level
language using a program called a compiler.

Compiler: You write your computer program using your favorite

programming language and save it in a text file called the program file.

Now let us try to get a little more detail on how the computer understands
a program written by you using a programming language. Actually, the
computer cannot understand your program directly given in the text
format, so we need to convert this program in a binary format, which can
be understood by the computer. The conversion from text program to
binary file is done by software called Compiler and this process of
conversion from text formatted program to binary format file is called
program compilation. Finally, you can execute binary file to perform the
programmed task.

Compile is to transform a program written in a high-level programming

language from source code into object code. This can be done by using a tool called compiler. A compiler reads the
whole source code and translates it into a complete machine code program to perform the required tasks which is
output as a new file. The following flow diagram gives an illustration of the
process −

Interpreter: We just discussed about compilers and the compilation

process. Compilers are required in case you are going to write your program in
a programming language that needs to be compiled into binary format
before its execution.

There are other programming languages such as Python, PHP, and Perl,
which do not need any compilation into binary format, rather an interpreter
can be used to read such programs line by line and execute them directly
without any further conversion.

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Syntax is a rule that specify how valid instructions (constructs) are written.

Example: C++ Basic Syntax contains:

 Headers (Package)  Variable
 Return type  Data type
 Main function
o Header: The C++ language defines several headers, which contain information that is necessary to your
program.
o Function: function is a portion of code within a larger program, which performs a specific task and is
relatively independent of the remaining code.
o Return type: Return type is used to terminate main( ) function and causes it to return the value to its type.
If a function is defined as having a return type of void, it should not return a value.
If a function is defined as having a return type other than void, it should return a value.
o Main function: The main function (Main() ) is a function where program execution begins.
o Variable: A variable is the name for a memory location where you store some data. A variable in C++ must be
declared (the type of variable) and defined (values assigned to a variable) before it can be used in a program.
1.2. Understanding Data-Types, Operators and Expressions
Data type: A data type defines which kind of data will store in variables and also defines memory storage of data.
There are two kinds of data types User defined data types and Standard data types.
The C++ language allows you to create and use data types other than the fundamental data types. These types are
called user-defined data types.
In C++ language, there are four main data types
• int
• float
• double
• char
1. Character data type
 A keyword char is used for character data type. This data type is used to represents letters or symbols.
 A character variable occupies 1 byte of memory.
2. Integer data types
Integers are those values which have no decimal part and they can be positive or negative. Like 12 or -12.
There are 3 data types for integers
a. int
b. short int
c. long int

int: keyword is used for integers. It takes two bytes in memory.

There are two more types of int data type.
i. Signed int or short int (2nd type of integer data type)
ii. Unsigned int or unsigned short int
Signed int: The range of storing value of signed int variable is -32768 to 32767.It can interact with both positive
and negative value.
Unsigned int: This type of integers cannot handle negative values. Its range is 0 to 65535.

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Long int
 As its name implies, it is used to represent larger integers.
 It takes 4byte in memory and its range is -2147483648 to 2147483648.
Float: This type of data type is defined for fractional numbers.
There are two further type of data type for fractional numbers.
Below table is Displaying:
 Number of bytes or memory taken by numbers. Decimal places up to which they can represent value.
Data type Bytes Decimal places Range of values
float 4 6 3.4E -38 to3.4E+38
double 8 15 1.7E - 308 to1.7E +308
long double 10 19 3.4E -4932 to 304E +4932
Constant
Constant is a data type whose value is never changes and remains the same through the programme execution.
Example: - Area of the circle A=πr2; const float π=3.14
- Total number of days in a week=7;
- Total hours in a day=24
- Body temperature of human=23C0;
Here the value of above listed can be treated as a constant through the program execution.
The four basic data types in C++, their meaning, and their size are:

Type Meaning Size (bytes) Size (bits)

char a single byte, capable of holding one character 1 byte 8 bits

int an integer 2 bytes 16 bits

float single-precision floating point number 4 bytes 32 bits

double double-precision floating point number 8 bytes 64 bits

Byte is the smallest addressable memory unit. Bit, which comes from BInary digiT, is a memory unit that can
store either a 0 or a 1. A byte has 8 bits.
Operators in C++
An operator is a symbol that tells the compiler to perform specific mathematical or logical manipulations.
C++ is rich in built-in operators and provides following type of operators:
 Arithmetic Operators  Scope resolution operator
 Relational Operators
 Logical Operators
 Increment Operator
 Assignment Operators
 Decrement Operator

Arithmetic Operators:
The following arithmetic operators are supported by C++ language:
Assume variable A holds 10 and variable B holds 20 then:

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Operator Description Example
+ Adds two operands A + B will give 30
- Subtracts second operand from the first A - B will give -10
* Multiply both operands A * B will give 200
/ Divide numerator by de-numerator B / A will give 2
Modulus Operator and remainder of after an
% B % A will give 0
integer division
++ Increment operator, increases integer value by one A++ will give 11
Decrement operator, decreases integer value by
-- A-- will give 9
one
Relational Operators:
The following relational operators are supported by C++ language:
Assume variable A holds 10 and variable B holds 20 then:
Operator Description Example
Checks if the value of two operands is equal or
== (A == B) is not true.
not,
Checks if the value of two operands is equal or
!= (A != B) is true.
not,
Checks if the value of left operand is greater than
> (A > B) is not true.
the value of right operand,
Checks if the value of left operand is less than the
< (A < B) is true.
value of right operand,
Checks if the value of left operand is greater than
>= (A >= B) is not true.
or equal to the value of right operand,
Checks if the value of left operand is less than or
<= (A <= B) is true.
equal to the value of right operand,
Logical/Boolean operator:
The following logical operators are supported by C++ language:
Assume variable A holds 1 and variable B holds 0 then:
Operator Description Example
If both the operands are non-zero then condition
&& (A && B) is false.
becomes true.
If any of the two operands is non-zero then
|| (A || B) is true.
condition becomes true.
Use to reverses the logical state of its operand. If a
! condition is true then Logical NOT operator will !(A && B) is true.
make false.
Assignment Operators:
Assignment operator is used for assign/initialize a value to the variable during the program execution.
The following assignment operators are supported by C++ language:
Operator Description Example
Simple assignment operator, Assigns values from
= C = A + B will assign value of A + B into C
right side operands to left side operand
+= Add AND assignment operator, It adds right C += A is equivalent to C = C + A
operand to the left operand and assign the result to

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left operand
Subtract AND assignment operator, It subtracts
-= right operand from the left operand and assign the C -= A is equivalent to C = C - A
result to left operand
Multiply AND assignment operator, It multiplies
*= right operand with the left operand and assign the C *= A is equivalent to C = C * A
result to left operand
Divide AND assignment operator, It divides left
/= operand with the right operand and assign the C /= A is equivalent to C = C / A
result to left operand
Modulus AND assignment operator, It takes
%= modulus using two operands and assign the result C %= A is equivalent to C = C % A
to left operand
Increment Operator (++): This operator is used for increment the value of an operand.
Example: assume that A=20 and B=12, then ++A=21, ++B=13 and A++=20, B++=12
Decrement Operators (--): This operator is used for decrement the value of an operand.
Example: assume that B=14 and C=10, then –B=13, --C=9 and B-- =14, C--=10
Scope resolution operator (::)
This operator is used to differentiate a local variable from the global variable. The variable having the same name
can have different meaning at different block.
Expression:
Expressions are formed by combining operators and operands together following the programming language.
Compile & Execute C++ Program:
Lets look at how to save the file, compile and run the program. Please follow the steps given below:
 Open a text editor and write the code  Debug the code.
 Save the file as : hello.cpp
 You will be able to see ' Hello World ' printed
 Compile it to check if it has error on the window.
Semicolons & Blocks in C++:
In C++, the semicolon is a statement terminator. Each individual statement must be ended with a semicolon.
For example, following are three different statements: x = y;
y = y+1;
add(x, y);
A block is a set of logically connected statements that are surrounded by opening and closing braces. For example:
{
cout << "Hello World"; // prints Hello World
return 0;
}

1.3. Using the Appropriate Language Syntax for Sequence, Selection and Iteration Constructs
Control Structures in C++ is a Statement that used to control the flow of execution in a program.
There are three types of Control Structures:
1. Sequence structure
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3. Loops/ Repetition/ Iteration
Sequence Structure in C++
The sequence structure is built into C++ statements that execute one after the other in the order in which they are
written—that is, in sequence. Break and continue statements are example of sequence control structure.
The ‘break’ statement causes an immediate exit from the inner most ‘while’, ‘do…while’, ‘for loop’ or from a
‘switch- case’ statement.
If you are using nested loops (ie. one loop inside another loop), the break statement will stop the execution of the
innermost loop and start executing the next line of code after the block.
Flow Diagram:

Example:
#include <iostream.h>
int main ()
{
int a = 10; // Local variable declaration:
do{ // do loop execution
cout << "value of a: " << a << endl;
a = a + 1;
if( a > 15)
{
break;
}
}while( a < 20 );
return 0;
}
When the above code is compiled and executed, it produces following result:
value of a: 10
value of a: 11
value of a: 12
value of a: 13
value of a: 14
value of a: 15

The goto statement provides an unconditional jump from the goto to a labeled statement in the same function.
Syntax of a goto statement in C++:
goto label;
..
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label: statement;
Where label is an identifier that identifies a labeled statement. A labeled statement is any statement that is
preceded by an identifier followed by a colon (:).
Flow Diagram:

Example:
#include <iostream.h>
int main ()
{
int a = 10; // Local variable declaration:

LOOP:do // do loop execution

{
if( a == 15)
{
a = a + 1; // skip the iteration.
goto LOOP;
}
cout << "value of a: " << a << endl;
a = a + 1;
}while( a < 20 );

return 0;
}
When the above code is compiled and executed, it produces following result:
value of a: 10
value of a: 11
value of a: 12
value of a: 13
value of a: 14
value of a: 16
value of a: 17
value of a: 18
value of a: 19
The continue statement is similar to ‘break’ statement but instead of terminating the loop, the continue statement
returns the loop execution if the test condition is satisfied.

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Flow Diagram:

Example:
#include <iostream.h>
int main ()
{
int a = 10; // Local variable declaration:

do{ // do loop execution

if( a == 15)
{
a = a + 1; // skip the iteration.
continue;
}
cout << "value of a: " << a << endl;
a = a + 1;
}while( a < 20 );

return 0;
}
When the above code is compiled and executed, it produces following result:
value of a: 10
value of a: 11
value of a: 12
value of a: 13
value of a: 14
value of a: 16
value of a: 17
value of a: 18
value of a: 19
Selection statements in C++
There are basically two types of control statements in c++ that allows the programmer to modify the regular
sequential execution of statements. They are selection and iteration statements.
The selection statements allow to choose a set of statements for execution depending on a condition.
If statement and switch statement are the two selection statements.

If ... else statement:

Syntax: if (expression or condition)

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Statement 1;
Statement 2;
}
Else
{
Statement 3;
Statement 4;
}
If the condition is true, statement1 and statement2 is executed; otherwise statement 3 and statement 4 is executed.
The expression or condition is any expression built using relational operators which either yields true or false
condition.
Flow Diagram:

If the condition evaluates to true, then the if block of code will be executed otherwise else block of code will be
executed. Following program implements the if statement.
# include <iostream.h>
void main()
{
int num;
cout<<"Please enter a number"<<endl;
cin>>num;
if ((num%2) == 0)
cout<<num <<" is a even number";
else
cout<<num <<" is a odd number";
}
The above program accepts a number from the user and divides it by 2 and if the remainder (remainder is obtained
by modulus operator) is zero, it displays the number is even, otherwise it is odd.
you must use the relational operator ‘ ==’ to compare whether remainder is equal to zero or not.
Switch statement
One alternative to nested if statement is the switch statement which allows a variable to be tested for equality
against a list of values. Each value is called a case, and the variable being switched on is checked for each case.

Syntax:
Switch (variablename)
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{
case value1: statement1; break;
case value2: statement2; break;
case value3: statement3; break;
default: statement4;
}
Flow Diagram:

Example: #include<iostream.h>
void main() {
int choice;
cout<< “Enter a value for choice \n”;
cin >> choice;
switch (choice)
{
case 1: cout << "First item selected!" << endl;
break;
case 2: cout << "Second item selected!" << endl;
break;
case 3: cout << "Third item selected!" << endl;
break;
default: cout << "Invalid selection!" << endl;
}
}
Iteration statements in C++
Iteration or loops statements are important statements in c++, which helps to accomplish repeatitive execution of
programming statements.
There are three loop statements in C++. They are - while loop, do while loop and for loop.
While Loop
The while loop construct is a way of repeating loop body over and over again while a certain condition remains
true. Once the condition becomes false, the control comes out of the loop. Loop body will execute only if
condition is true.
Syntax: While (condition or expression)

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{
Statement1;
Statement 2;
}
Flow Diagram:

The flow diagram indicates that a condition is first evaluated. If the condition is true, the loop body is executed and
the condition is re-evaluated. Hence, the loop body is executed repeatedly as long as the condition remains true. As
soon as the condition becomes false, it comes out of the loop and goes to display the output.
Example: #include<iostream.h>
void main()
{
int n, i=1, sum=0;
cout<< "Enter a value for n \n";
cin>>n;
while(i<=n)
{
sum=sum+i;
i+ +;
}
cout<< "sum of the series is "<<sum;
}
Do …While loop
The do... while statement is the same as while loop except that
the condition is checked after the execution of statements in the
do..While loop.
Syntax: do{
Statement;
While (test condition);
Statement;
}
Flow Diagram:

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Its functionality is exactly the same as the while loop, except that condition in the do-while loop is evaluated after
the execution of statement. Hence in do..while loop, Loop body execute once even if the condition is false.
Example: #include<iostream.h>
void main()
{
int n, i=1, sum=0;
cout<< "Enter a value for n \n";
cin>>n;
do{
sum=sum+i;
i++;
} while(i<=n);
cout<< "sum of the series is "<<sum;
}
For loop:
The for loop statements (loops or iteration statement) in C++ allow a program to execute a single statement
multiple times (repeatedly) , given the initial value, the condition, and increment/decrement value.
syntax:
for ( initial value ; test condition ; increment/decrement)
{
Statement;
}

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Flow Diagram:

A for loop is a repetition control structure that allows you to efficiently write a loop that needs to execute a
specific number of times.
Example: #include<iostream.h>
void main()
{
int i, n, sum=0;
cout<< "Enter the value for n";
cin>>n;
for(i=1;i<=n; i++)
{
sum=sum+i;
}
cout<< "the sum is" <<sum;
}
1.4. Using modular programming approach
Many programs are too long or complex to write as a single unit. Programming becomes much simpler when the
code is divided into small functional units (modules).
Modular programming is a programming style that breaks down program functions into modules, each of which
accomplishes one function and contains all the source code and variables needed to accomplish that function.
Modular programs are usually easier to code, compile, debug, and change than large and complex programs.
The benefits of modular programming are:
 Efficient Program Development
Programs can be developed more quickly with the modular approach since small subprograms are easier to
understand, design, and test than large and complex programs.
 Multiple Use of Subprograms
Code written for one program is often useful in others.
 Ease of Debugging and Modifying
Modular programs is generally easier to compile and debug than monolithic (large and complex) programs.
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1.5. Using arrays and arrays of objects
An Array is a collection of similar data items which shares a common name within the consecutive memory.
An Array can be any data type, but it should be the collection of similar items.
Each item in an array is termed as ‘element’, but each element in an array can be accessed individually.
The number of element in an array must be declared clearly in the definition.
The size or number of elements in the array can be varied according to the user needs.
Syntax for array declaration:
DataType ArrayName [number of element in the array]
Example: int a[5]; - ‘int’ is the data type.
- ‘a’ is the array name.
- 5 is number of elements or size.
int a[5] means a[0], a[1], a[2], a[3], a[4] or
int int int int int
a[0] a[1] a[2] a[3] a[4]
- 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 are called subscript which is used to define an array element position and is called
Dimension.
- Array index in C++ starts from 0 to n-1 if the size of array is n.
An individual element of an array is identified by its own unique index (or subscript).
NOTE: The elements field within brackets [], which represents the number of elements the array is going to hold,
must be a constant value.
Arrays of variables of type “class” are known as "Array of objects". The "identifier" used to refer the array of
objects is a user defined data type.
1.6. Methods and Namespace
A method (member function) is a function that is a member of a class. Function is a portion of code within a
larger program which performs a specific task and it is relatively independent of the remaining code.
i.e.:- A function is a group of statements that can be executed when it is called from some point of the program.
Syntax: Type functionName (parameter1, parameter2, ...)
{
statements
}
 Type is the data type specified for the data returned by the function.
 FunctionName is the identifier by which it will be possible to call the function.
 parameters (as many as needed): Each parameter consists of a data type specified for an identifier (for
example: int x) and which acts within the function as a regular local variable. They allow to pass arguments
to the function when it is called. The different parameters are separated by commas.
 Statements are the function's body. It is a block of statements surrounded by braces { }.
Example: #include <iostream.h>
int addition (int a, int b)
{
int sum;
sum=a+b;
return (sum);
}

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int main ()
{
int z;
z = addition (5,3);
cout << "The result is " << z;
return 0;
} //The result is 8

Namespace
Namespaces are used in the visual C++ programming language to create a separate region for a group of variables,
functions and classes etc. Namespaces are needed because there can be many functions, variables for classes in
one program and they can conflict with the existing names of variables, functions and classes.
Therefore, you may use namespace to avoid the conflicts.
A namespace definition begins with the keyword namespace followed by the namespace name as shown bellow.
namespace namespace_name
{
// code declarations
}
Let us see how namespace scope the entities including variable and functions:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
// first name space
namespace first_space{
void func(){
cout << "Inside first_space" << endl;
}
}
// second name space
namespace second_space{
void func(){
cout << "Inside second_space" << endl;
}
}
int main ()
{
first_space::func(); // Calls function from first name space.
second_space::func(); // Calls function from second name space.
return 0;
}
If we compile and run above code, the code will produce following result:
Inside first_space
Inside second_space
A namespace declaration identifies and assigns a unique name to a user-declared namespace.
Such namespaces are used to solve the problem of name collision in large programs and libraries. Programmers
can use namespaces to develop new software components and libraries without causing naming conflicts with
existing components.
Self Check LO1

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Instruction: Answer all the questions listed below, if you have some
clarifications- feel free to ask your teacher.

1. What is programming language?

2. List some of the basic programming languages.

3. What is Data type in object oriented programming?

4. List and describe the main data types.

5. List the three types of control structure and explain briefly them
with examples.

6. What is modular programming?

7. List the advantages of modular programming.

8. Define the following

a) Array

b) Method

c) Namespace

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LO2. Apply basic OOP principles in the target language
2.1 Introduction to class
A class in C++ is an encapsulation of data members and functions that manipulate the data.
In terms of variables, a class would be the type, and an object would be the variable.
Classes and Objects
A class is a type, and an object of this class is just a variable.
Before we can use an object, it must be created.
Classes are generally declared using the keyword class.
Syntax: class class_name {
access_specifier_1:
member1;
access_specifier_2:
member2;
...
} object_names;
Where class_name is a valid identifier for the class, object_names is an optional list of names for objects of this class.
The body of the declaration can contain members, that can be either data or function declarations, and optionally
access specifiers.
These specifiers modify the access:
 Public: Access to all code in the program.
public members are accessible from anywhere where the object is visible.
 Private: Access to only members of the same class
 Protected: Access to members of same class and its derived classes
Example: #include <iostream.h>
class Rectangle {
int x, y;
public:
void set_values (int, int);
int area () {
return (x*y);
}
};
void Rectangle::set_values (int a, int b)
{
x = a;
y = b;
}
int main () {
Rectangle rect;
rect.set_values (3,4);
cout << "area: " << rect.area();
return 0;
}
2.2. Class inheritance
Modern object-oriented (OO) languages provide 3 capabilities:
 Encapsulation
 Inheritance which can improve the design, structure and reusability of the code.
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 Polymorphism
Encapsulation is the method of combining the data and functions inside a class. This hides the data from being
accessed from outside a class directly, only through the functions inside the class is able to access the information.
This is also known as "Data Abstraction", as it gives a clear separation between properties of data type and the
associated implementation details. There are two types; they are "function abstraction" and "data abstraction".
Functions that can be used without knowing how it’s implemented are function abstraction. Data abstraction is
using data without knowing how the data is stored.
Features and Advantages of the concept of Encapsulation:
- Makes Maintenance of Application Easier:
- Improves the Understandability of the Application
- Enhanced Security
Example: #include <iostream.h>
class Add
{
private:
int x,y,r;
public:
int Addition(int x, int y)
{
r= x+y;
return r;
}
void show( )
{
cout << "The sum is::" << r << "\n";}
}s;
void main()
{
Add s;
s.Addition(10, 4);
s.show();
}
Result: The sum is:: 14
Inheritance is the process of creating new classes from the existing class or classes with inheriting some
properties of the base class. Using Inheritance, some qualities of the base classes are added to the newly
derived class.
The advantage of using "Inheritance" is due to the reusability (inheriting) of a class in multiple derived classes.
The ":" operator is used for inheriting a class.
The old class is referred to as the base class and the new classes, which are inherited from the base class, are called
derived classes.

Example: #include <iostream.h>

class Value
{
protected:
int val;
public:
void set_values (int a)
{
val=a;
}

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};
class Square: public Value
{
public:
int square()
{
return (val*val);
}
};
int main ()
{
Square sq;
sq.set_values (5);
cout << "The square of “<<5<<” is::" << sq.square() << endl;
return 0;
}
Forms/types of Inheritance:
- Single Inheritance - Hierarchical Inheritance
- Multiple Inheritance - Hybrid Inheritance
- Multilevel Inheritance
1. Single inheritance: - If a class is derived from a single base class, it is called as single inheritance.
In Single Inheritance, there is only one Super Class and Only one Sub Class Means they have one to one
Communication between them.

Example: #include <iostream.h>

class Value
{
protected:
int val;
public:
void set_values (int a)
{
val=a;
}
};
class Cube: public Value
{

public:
int cube()
{
return (val*val*val);
}
};
int main ()
{
Cube cub;

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cub.set_values (5);
cout << "The Cube of 5 is::" << cub.cube() << endl;
return 0;
}
2. Multiple Inheritances: - If a class is derived from more than one base class, it is known as multiple inheritances.

Example: #include<iostream.h>
class student
{
protected:
int rno,m1,m2;
public:
void get()
{
cout<<"Enter the Roll no :";
cin>>rno;
cout<<"Enter the two marks:";
cin>>m1>>m2;
}
};
class sports
{
protected:
int sm; // sm = Sports mark
public:
void getsm()
{
cout<<"\nEnter the sports mark :";
cin>>sm;
}
};
class statement: public student,public sports
{
int tot,avg;
public:
void display()
{
tot=(m1+m2+sm);
avg=tot/3;
cout<<"\n\n\tRoll No :"<<rno<<"\n\tTotal : "<<tot;
cout<<"\n\tAverage : "<<avg;
}
};
void main()
{
statement obj;
obj.get();
obj.getsm();
obj.display();
}

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3. Multilevel Inheritance:
When a derived class is created from another derived class, then that inheritance is called as multi level
inheritance.

Example: #include <iostream.h>

class A
{
protected:
int rollno;
public:
void get_num(int a)
{
rollno = a;
}
void put_num()
{
cout << "Roll Number Is:\n"<< rollno << "\n";
}
};
class marks : public B
{
protected:
int sub1;
int sub2;
public:
void get_marks(int x,int y)
{
sub1 = x;
sub2 = y;
}
void put_marks(void)
{
cout << "Subject 1:" << sub1 << "\n";
cout << "Subject 2:" << sub2 << "\n";
}
};
class C : public marks
{
protected:
float tot;

public:
void disp(void)
{
tot = sub1+sub2;
put_num();
put_marks();
cout << "Total:"<< tot;
}

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int main()
{
C std1;
std1.get_num(5);
std1.get_marks(10,20);
std1.disp();
return 0;
}
Result:
Roll Number Is:5
Subject 1: 10
Subject 2: 20
Total: 30
4. Hierarchical Inheritance:
If a number of classes are derived from a single base class, it is called as hierarchical inheritance.
This means a Base Class will have Many Sub Classes or a Base Class will be inherited by many Sub Classes.

Example:

Example: #include<iostream.h>
Class A
{
int a,b;
public :
void getdata()
{
cout<<"\n Enter the value of a and b";
cin>>a>>b;
}
void putdata()
{
cout<<"\n The value of a is :"<<a "and b is "<<b;
}
};
class B : public A
{
int c,d;
public :

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void intdata()
{
cout<<"\n Enter the value of c and d ";
cin>>c>>d;
}
void outdata()
{
cout<<"\n The value of c"<<c"and d is"<<d;
}
};
class C: public A
{
int e,f;
public :
void input()
{
cout<<"\n Enter the value of e and f";
cin>>e;>>f
}
void output()
{
cout<<"\nthe value of e is"<<e"and f is" <<f;
}
void main()
{
B obj1
C obj2;
obj1.getdata(); //member function of class A
obj1.indata(); //member function of class B
obj2.getdata(); //member function of class A
obj2.input(); //member function of class C
obj1.putdata(); //member function of class A
obj1.outdata(); //member function of class B
obj2.output(); //member function of class A
obj2.outdata(); //member function of class C
}

5. Hybrid Inheritance: This is a Mixture of two or More Inheritance types.

I.e.: Any combination of single, hierarchical and multi level inheritances is called as hybrid inheritance.

Example: #include <iostream.h>

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class A
{
protected:
int rollno;
public:
void get_num(int a)
{
rollno = a;
}
void put_num()
{
cout << "Roll Number Is:"<< rollno << "\n"; }
};
class B : public A
{
protected:
int sub1;
int sub2;
public:
void get_marks(int x,int y)
{
sub1 = x;
sub2 = y;
}
void put_marks(void)
{
cout << "Subject 1:" << sub1 << "\n";
cout << "Subject 2:" << sub2 << "\n";
}
};
class C
{
protected:
float e;
public:
void get_extra(float s)
{
e=s;
}
void put_extra(void)
{
cout << "Extra Score::" << e << "\n";}
};

class D : public B, public C

{
protected:
float tot;
public:
void disp(void)
{
tot = sub1+sub2+e;
put_num();
put_marks();
put_extra();
cout << "Total:"<< tot;
}
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int main()
{
D std1;
std1.get_num(10);
std1.get_marks(10,20);
std1.get_extra(33.12);
std1.disp();
return 0;
}
Result:
Roll Number Is: 10
Subject 1: 10
Subject 2: 20
Extra score:33.12
Total: 63.12
2.3. Implementing polymorphism
Polymorphism is a generic term that means 'many shapes/forms '.
Polymorphism is a mechanism that allows you to implement a function in different ways.
In C++ the simplest form of Polymorphism is overloading of functions or operators.
Typically, polymorphism occurs when there is a hierarchy of classes and they are related by inheritance.
C++ provides three different types of polymorphism.
 Virtual functions: A virtual function is a member function that is declared within a base class and
redefined
by a derived class.
 Function name overloading: It is simply defined as the ability of one function to perform different tasks.
 Operator overloading: Operator overloading is the ability to tell the compiler how to perform a certain
operation when its corresponding operator is used on one or more variables.
2.4. Introduction to Delegates and Events
Delegates
A delegate is similar to a function pointer that allows the programmer to encapsulate a reference to a method
inside a delegate object. The delegate object can then be passed to code which can call the referenced method,
without having to know at compile time which method will be invoked.
Events
Events are the actions that are performed by the user during the applications usage.
If a user clicks a mouse button on any object, then the Click event occurs.
If a user moves the mouse, then the mouse move event occurs.
By the same way an application can generate Key down event, Key up event, mouse double click event.
Delegate and Event concepts are completely tied together. Delegates are just function pointers, That is, they hold
references to functions.
2.5. Introduction to Exception Handling
An exception is a special condition that changes the normal flow of program execution.
Exceptional conditions are things that occur in a system that are not expected or are not a part of normal system
operation. When the system handles these exceptional conditions improperly, it can lead to failures and system
crashes.
Exception handling is the method of building a system to detect and recover from exceptional conditions.
Exceptional conditions are any unexpected occurrences that are not accounted for in a system's normal operation.
Some examples of exceptional conditions:
- incorrect inputs from the user
- bit level memory or data corruption

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If these exceptional conditions are not properly caught and handled, they can cause an error or failure in the
system.
An exception is a problem that arises during the execution of a program. A C++ exception is a response to an
exceptional circumstance that arises while a program is running, such as an attempt to divide by zero.
Exceptions provide a way to transfer control from one part of a program to another. C++ exception handling is
built upon three keywords: try, catch, and throw.

 throw: A program throws an exception when a problem shows up. This is done using a throw keyword.
 catch: A program catches an exception with an exception handler at the place in a program where you
want to handle the problem. The catch keyword indicates the catching of an exception.

 try: A try block identifies a block of code for which particular exceptions will be activated. It's followed
by one or more catch blocks
Example: #include <iostream.h>
double division(int a, int b)
{
if( b == 0 )
{
throw "Division by zero condition!";
}
return (a/b);
}
int main ()
{
int x = 50;
int y = 0;
double z = 0;
try {
z = division(x, y);
cout << z << endl;
}catch (const char* msg)
{
cerr << msg << endl;
}

return 0;
}

2.6. Using Attributes and Overloading Operators

Attributes are a means of decorating your code with various properties at compile time.
Operator overloading is the ability to tell the compiler how to perform a certain operation when its corresponding
operator is used on one or more variables. Example
 Overloading Unary Operators  Overloading Function Calls
 Overloading Increment and Decrement  Overloading Subscripting
 Overloading Binary Operators  Overloading Class Member Access
 Overloading Assignments

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Encapsulation is the method of combining the data and functions inside a class. This hides the data from being
accessed from outside a class directly, only through the functions inside the class is able to access the information.
Encapsulation is the term given to the process of hiding all the details of an object that do not necessary
to its user.
Encapsulation enables a group of properties, methods and other members to be considered a single unit or object.
Features and Advantages of the concept of Encapsulation:
- Makes Maintenance of Application Easier
- Improves the Understandability of the Application
- Enhanced Security
- Protection of data from accidental corruption
- Flexibility and extensibility of the code and reduction in complexity
LO3. Debug code
3.1. Using an Integrated Development Environment
An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to
computer programmers for software development. An IDE normally consists of a source code editor, build
automation tools,compiler or interpreter and a debugger.
Ie: An integrated development environment (IDE) is a programming environment that consisting of a code editor, a
compiler, a debugger, and a graphical user interface (GUI) builder.
3.2. The Language Debugging Facilities
This topic describes methods of debugging routines in Language Environment. Debug tools are designed to help you
to detect errors early in your routine.
Debug Tool also provides facilities for setting breakpoints and altering the contents and values of variables.
3.2.1. Visual C++, C#, ASP.Net
Visual C++ program is an application development tool developed by Microsoft for C++ programmers that supports
object-oriented programming with an integrated development environment (IDE).
3.2.2. Visual Studio suite
What Is Visual Studio?
The Microsoft Visual Studio development system is a suite of development tools designed to aid software developers.
It is used to develop graphical user interface applications along with Windows Forms applications, web sites, web
applications, and web services.
System Requirement to install Visual Studio.net 2008:
System Components Recommended Configuration

Processor Minimum 1.6 GHz CPU, recommended 2.2 GHz or higher CPU

RAM Minimum 384 MB RAM, recommended 1024 MB or more RAM

Hardisk Space Minimum 5400 RPM hard disk, recommended 7200 RPM or higher hard disk
Microsoft Windows XP , Microsoft Windows Server 2003 , Windows Vista, or Latest
Supporting Operating System
version
CD ROM or DVD Drive Required

VGA Minimum 1024x768 display, recommended 1280x1024 display

How to Install Visual Studio.net 2008

Visual Studio can be installed from a CD or by downloading from Microsoft Website at
http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/.
The downloaded file would be a .exe file, when double clicked on, it will open up an wizard.
By choosing the location, the type of installation like custom or standard user can install only the required
applications like Visual Basic.net 2008 from the available choices.
The setup wizard will start copying needed files into a temporary folder. Just wait.

In the welcome setup wizard page you can enable the tick box to send your setup experience to Microsoft if you want
.in this case we just leave it unchecked. Just wait for the wizard to load the installation components.
Click the next button to go to the next step

The setup wizard will list down all the required components need to be installed. Notice that visual studio 2008 needs
.Net Framework version 3.5. Then click the next button.
In the installation type, there are three choices: default, full or custom. In our case, select the full and click the install
button. Full installation required around 4.3GB of space
The installation starts. Just wait and see the step by step, visual studio 2008 components being installed.

Any component that failed to be installed will be marked with the Red Cross mark instead of the green tick for the
successful. In this case we just exit the setup wizard by clicking the Finish button.
Click Restart Now to restart you machine.

The Windows Start menu for Visual Studio 2008 is shown below.

Depending on your programming needs, you will select one of the visual studio component Settings.
The Visual Studio 2008 is configuring the development environments to the chosen one for the first time use.

Create a Project in VB.NET

A Visual Basic Project is container for the forms, methods, classes, controls that are used for a Visual Basic
Application.
Steps to Create a VB.net Project:
1. Click on the Programs->Microsoft Visual Studio.net 2008.
2. Choose File -->New Project from the Menu Bar to get the New Project window.

3. Select the type of Project as per the requirement from following choices Windows Application, Class Library,
Console Application, Windows Control Library, Web Control Library, Windows Service, Empty Project, and
Crystal Reports.
To develop a Windows Based Application, Choose Windows Application, and fill in a Name for the application

By default, a project named My Project and a form Form1 will be created. Project name and form name can be
renamed later.
4. Saving Project in VB.Net
There are many ways for saving a project created using VB.Net 2008. But the recommended option is to browse
to File->Save All. This option saves all the files associated with a project.
5. Provide a Name that will be populated as the Solution Name, also specify the location to save the project.

6. Run a Visual Basic .Net 2008 Project

Run a Visual Basic .Net 2008 Project by pressing the F5 key or by choosing Debug -> Start Debugging.

7. Open Existing Project in VB.NET

In Visual Studio.net 2008, an existing project can be opened using the Recent Projects option in the Start Page
or can be opened using the File -> Open Project from the Menu Bar. Both these displays a window with project
folder, once the project is selected and opened using the file with the extension .sln for windows application, the
Solution Browser displays all the components of that project.

Visual Basic.net 2008 IDE

VB Integrated Development Environment (IDE) consists of inbuilt compiler, debugger, editors, and automation
tools for easy development of code.
I.e. it consists of Solution Explorer, Toolbox, Form, Properties Window, and Menu Bar.
The following is the screen shot of the IDE of Visual Studio.net 2008.

Menu Bar
Menu bar in Visual Basic.net 2008 consist of the commands that are used for constructing a software code. These
commands are listed as menus and sub menus.
Menu bar also includes a simple Toolbar, which lists the commonly used commands as buttons. This Toolbar can be
customized, so that the buttons can be added as required.
Following table lists the Toolbars Buttons and their actions.

Button Description Uncomment the selected lines.

Adds a new Project. Undo.
Open a New Window. Redo.
Open a File. Continue Debugging.
Saves the Current Form. Break Debugging.
Saves all files related to a Stop Debugging.
project.
Displays Solution Explorer.
Cut the selection.
Displays Properties Window.
Copy the selection.
Displays Object Browser.
Paste the selection.
Displays ToolBox Window.
Find the searched text.
Displays Error List Window.
Comment out selected lines.
Displays Command Window.
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Tool Box
Toolbox in Visual Basic.net 2008, consist of Controls, Containers, Menu Options, Data Controls, Dialogs,
Components, Printing controls, that are used in a form to design the interfaces of an application.
The following table lists the Common Controls listed in the Toolbox.

Images Control Name Description

Pointer Used to move and resize controls and forms.
Button This Control triggers an action when accessed.
Check Box Control that has values either true or false
CheckedList Box Lists check box next to each item
A combination of list and text box controls that enables to select
Combo Box
as well as edit text.
Label Displays a label text.
LinkLabel Displays a label with a link text.
List Box Control that lists number of items.
List View Extension of ListBox control with options to add icons,headings.
Picture Box Display image files
Progress Bar Display the progress of a task.
Radio Button Allows to choose a choice from a group of choices.
Text Box Control used to input or display text.
ToolTip Displays tooltip text.

Solution Explorer
Solution Explorer in Visual Basic.net 2008 lists of all the files associated with a project. It is docked on the
right under the Toolbar in the VB IDE. In VB 6 this was known as 'Project Explorer'
Solution Explorer has options to view the code, form design, and refresh listed files. Projects files are displayed in
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Properties Window
Windows form properties in Visual Basic.net 2008 lists the properties of a selected object. Every object in VB
has it own properties that can be used to change the look and even the functionality of the object.
Properties Window lists the properties of the forms and controls in an alphabetical order by default.

Following is the screen shot of Properties Window.

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Visual Basic Forms

Forms in Visual Basic.net 2008 are the basic object used to develop an application; it also contains the coding
as well as the controls embedded in it.
Following is the screenshot of a Form in Visual Basic.net 2008.

A form is created by default when a Project is created with a default name Form1. Every form has its own
Properties, Methods and Events. Usually the form properties name, caption are changed as required, since multiple
forms will be used in a Project.

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Form Properties
The developers may need to alter the properties of the forms in VB.net.
Following table lists some important Properties of Forms in Visual Basic.net 2008.

Properties Description
BackColor Set's the background color for the form
BackgroundImage Set's the background image for the form
Specifies whether to accept the data dragged and
AllowDrop
dropped onto the form.
Font Get or sets the font used in the form
Locked Specifies whether the form is locked.
Text Provide the title for a Form Window
Determines whether the ControlBox is available by
Control Box
clicking the icon on the upper left corner of the window.
Specifies whether to display the maximize option in the
MaximizaBox
caption bar of the form.
Specifies whether to display the minimize option in the
MinimizeBox
caption bar of the form.

Show / Hide Forms

Form in Visual Basic.net 2008 are displayed and hidden using two different methods.
To display a form the, Show() method is used and to hide a form, Hide() method is used.
Show Method: This method is used to display the form on top of all other windows.
Syntax: FormName.Show()
Hide Method: This method hides a form object from the screen, still with the object being loaded in the memory.
Syntax: FormName.Hide()
Example:
Public Class Form1
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs)Handles Button1.Click
FormName.Show()
End Sub
Private Sub Button2_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button2.Click
Me.Hide()
End Sub
End Class

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Visual Basic.net 2008 Data types

Data Type in Visual Basic.net 2008 defines the type of data a programming element should be assigned, how it
should be stored and the number of bytes occupied by it.
Following are the common data types used in Visual Basic.Net 2008.

Boolean Integer
Char Long
Date String
Double Single

Constants in VB.NET
Constants in VB.NET 2008 are declared using the keyword Const. Once declared, the value of these constants
cannot be altered at run time.
Syntax:
[Private | Public | Protected ]
Const constName As datatype = value
In the above syntax, the Public or Private can be used according to the scope of usage. The Value specifies the
unchangable value for the constant specifed using the name constName.
Example:
Public Class Form1
Public Const PI As Double = 3.14
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Dim r As Single
r = Val(TextBox1.Text)
TextBox2.Text = PI * r * r
End Sub
End Class

Visual Basic.net 2008 Variables

Variables in VB.net 2008 are used to store values and also they have a data type and a name.
Naming Convention:
i. Variables in Visual Basic should start with an alphabet or a letter and should not contain any special
characters like %,&,!,#,@ or $.
ii. The variable should not exceed 255 characters.
Scope of Variables:
 A variable declared in the general declaration of a form can be used in all the procedures.
 Variables declared inside a procedure will have a scope only inside the procedure, so they are declared
using the Dim keyword.
Example
Public Class Form1
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Dim c As Integer
c = Val(TextBox1.Text) + Val(TextBox2.Text)
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End Sub
End Class

User Defined Data Types

User defined data type in VB.net 2008 is a collection of variables of different primitive data types available in
Visual Basic.net 2008 combined under a single user defined data type. This gives the flexibility to inlcude real
time objects into an application.
User defined data types are defined using a Structure Statement and are declared using the Dim Statement.
Structure Statement:
The Structure statement is declared in the general declaration part of form or a Module.
Syntax:
[ Public | Protected | Private]
Structure varname elementname [([subscripts])] As type
[elementname [([subscripts])] As type]
...
End Structure
In the above syntax varname is the name of the user defined data type, that follows the naming convention of a
variable. Public option makes these datatypes available in all projects, modules, classes. Type is the primitive
datatype available in visual basic.
Dim Statement:
This is used to declare and allocate a storage space for a variable or an user defined variable.
Syntax: Dim variable [As Type]
Example:
Structure EmpDetails
Dim EmpNo As Integer
Dim EmpName As String
Dim EmpSalary As Integer
Dim EmpExp As Integer
End Structure
Public Class Form1
Private Sub Button1_Click ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs)
Handles Button1.Click
Dim TotalSal As New EmpDetails()
TotalSal.EmpNo = TextBox1.Text
TotalSal.EmpName = TextBox2.Text
TotalSal.EmpSalary = TextBox3.Text
TotalSal.EmpExp = TextBox4.Text
TextBox5.Text = Val(TotalSal.EmpSalary) * Val(TotalSal.EmpExp)
End Sub
End Class
If Then Statement
If Then statement is a control structure which executes a set of code only when the given condition is true.
Syntax:
If [Condition] Then
[Statements]
In the above syntax, when the Condition is true then the Statements after Then are executed.
Example:
Private Sub Button1_Click_1(ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
If Val(TextBox1.Text) > 25 Then
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End If
If Then Else Statement
If Then Else statement is a control structure which executes different set of code statements when the given
condition is true or false.

Syntax: If [Condition] Then

[Statements]
Else
[Statements]
In the above syntax when the Condition is true, the Statements after Then are executed.
If the condition is false then the statements after the Else part is executed.
Example:
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
If Val(TextBox1.Text) >= 40 Then
MsgBox("GRADUATED")
Else
MsgBox("NOT GRADUATED")
End If
End Sub
Nested If Then Else Statement
Nested If..Then..Else statement is used to check multiple conditions using if then else statements nested inside
one another.
Syntax: If [Condition] Then
If [Condition] Then
[Statements]
Else
[Statements]
Else
[Statements]
In the above syntax when the Condition of the first if then else is true, the second if then else is executed to check
another two conditions. If false the statements under the Else part of the first statement is executed.
Example:
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
If Val(TextBox1.Text) >= 40 Then
If Val(TextBox1.Text) >= 60 Then
MsgBox("You have FIRST Class")
Else
MsgBox("You have SECOND Class")
End If
Else
MsgBox("Check your Average marks entered")
End If
End Sub
Select Case Statement
Select case statement is used when the expected results for a condition can be known previously so that
different set of operations can be done based on each condition.
Syntax: Select Case Expression
Case Expression1
Statement1
Case Expression2
Statement2

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Case Expressionn
Statementn
...
Case Else
Statement
End Select
In the above syntax, the value of the Expression is checked with Expression1..n to check if the condition is true.
If none of the conditions are matched the statements under the Case Else is executed.
Example:
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Dim c As String
c = TextBox1.Text
Select c
Case "Red"
MsgBox("Color code of Red is::#FF0000")
Case "Green"
MsgBox("Color code of Green is::#808000")
Case "Blue"
MsgBox("Color code of Blue is:: #0000FF")
Case Else
MsgBox("Enter correct choice")
End Select
End Sub
In the above example based on the color input in TextBox1, the color code for RGB colors are displayed, if the
color is different then the statement under Case Else is executed.
While Statement
While Statement is a looping statement where a condition is checked first, if it is true a set of statements are
executed.
Syntax:
While condition
[statements]
End
In the above syntax the Statements are executed when the Condition is true.
Example:
Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object,ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
Dim n As Integer
n=1
While n <= 1
n=n+1
MsgBox("First incremented value is:" & n)
End While
End Sub
Do Loop While Statement
Do Loop While Statement executes a set of statements and checks the condition; this is repeated until the
condition is true.
Syntax:
Do
[Statements]
Loop While [Condition]
In the above syntax the Statements are executed first then the Condition is checked to find if it is true.
Example 1:
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Dim cnt As Integer
Do
cnt = 10
MsgBox("Value of cnt is::" & cnt)
Loop While cnt <= 9
End Sub
Example 2:
Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object,
ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
Dim X As String
Do
X$ = InputBox$("Correct Password Please")
Loop Until X$ = "Ranger"
End Sub
In the above Do Until Loop example, a input box is displayed until the correct password is typed.
For Next Loop Statement
For Next Loop Statement executes a set of statements repeatedly in a loop for the given initial, final value
range with the specified step by step increment or decrement value.
Syntax:
For counter = start To end [Step]
[Statement]
Next [counter]
In the above syntax the Counter is range of values specified using the Start ,End parameters. The Step specifies
step increment or decrement value of the counter for which the statements are executed.
Example:
Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object,
ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
Dim i As Integer
Dim j As Integer
j=0
For i = 1 To 10 Step 1
j=j+1
MsgBox("Value of j is::" & j)
Next i
End Sub
Description:
In the above For Next Loop example the counter value of i is set to be in the range of 1 to 10 and is incremented
by 1. The value of j is increased by 1 for 10 times as the loop is repeated.
Exercise: For loop code
Syntax:
Dim variables As datatype
For initializedValue To endValue
Loop body
MsgBox answer
Example: Find the factorial of a number n inputted from the keyboard using for loop.
Dim fact, i As Integer
fact = 1
For i = 1 To Val(TextBox1.Text)
fact = fact * i
Next i
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While loop code

Syntax: While condition
[statements]
End while
Example: Find the factorial of a number n inputted from the keyboard using while loop.
Dim fact, i As Integer
fact = 1
i = 1
While (i <= Val(TextBox1.Text))
fact = fact * i
i = i + 1
End While
TextBox2.Text = fact

Do … while code
Do
statement-block
Loop While condition
Do
statement-block
Loop Until condition
Example: find the factorial of a number n inputted from the keyboard using do…while or do …until loop.
Dim fact, i As Integer
fact = 1
i = 1
Do
fact = fact * i
i = i + 1
Loop While (i <= Val(TextBox1.Text))
TextBox2.Text = fact
Or
Dim fact, i As Integer
fact = 1
i = 1
Do
fact = fact * i
i = i + 1
Loop until(i > Val(TextBox1.Text))
TextBox2.Text = fact
Steps to create a connection to SQL Database VB.Net
1. Using wizard:
Once you have your VB software open, do the following:
 Click File > New Project from the menu bar
 Select Windows Application, and then give it the Name. Click OK
 Locate the Solution Explorer on the right hand side.

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We need to select Show Data Source from data on the menu bar. Then, click on Add New Data Source.

When you click on the link Add a New Data Source, you will see a screen shown bellow. Then select Database
and click next.

Select DataSet and click Next.

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Click the New Connection button.

Write the server name and your Database name. Then click on Test Connection to check the connection.

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Click Test Connection to see if everything is OK.

Click on Next.

Here, you can select which tables and fields you want. Tick the Tables box to include them all. You can give your
DataSet a name, if you prefer. Click Finish and you're done.

When you are returned to your form, you should notice your new Data Source has been added:

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The Data Sources area of the Solution Explorer (or Data Sources tab on the left) now displays information about
your database. Click the plus symbol next to tblContacts:

All the Fields in the Address Book database are now showing.
To add a Field to your Form, click on one in the list. Hold down your left mouse button, and drag it over to your
form:

In the image above, the FName field is being dragged on the Form.
When your Field is over the Form, let go of your left mouse button. A textbox and a label will be added.

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Click the Navigation arrows to scroll through the database.

Click the Navigation icons to move backwards and forwards through your database.

3.2. Using Program Debugging Techniques to Detect and Resolve Errors.

3.2.1. Errors handling
Error handling refers to the anticipation, detection, and resolution of programming, application, and
communications errors. Specialized programs, called error handlers, are available for some applications.
Errors in general come in three situations:
- Compiler errors such as undeclared variables that prevent your code from compiling.
- User data entry error such as a user entering a negative value where only a positive number is acceptable
- Run time errors such as the lack of sufficient memory to run an application or a memory conflict with
another program.
A run-time error takes place during the execution of a program, and usually happens because of
adverse/undesirable system parameters or invalid input data.

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The above types of errors can be resolved or minimized by the use of error handler programs.
Example: The On Error statement is an example of error handler program.
On Error Goto 0 or
On Error Goto <label>: or
On Error Resume Next
3.2.2. Debugging options
In computers, debugging means running (executing) the programming code to perform an action and display the
result. Debugging is a necessary process in almost any new software development process.
Debugging tools (called debuggers) help identify coding errors at various development stages. Some programming
language packages include a facility for checking the code for errors as it is being written.
To debug a programming code, start with a problem, isolate the source of the problem (compile), and then fix it.
3.2.3. Compiling the program
A compiler is a computer program that transforms source code written in a programming language(the source
language) into another computer language (the target language, often having a binary form known as object code).
The most common reason for wanting to transform source code is to create an executable program.
The name "compiler" is primarily used for programs that translate source code from a high-level programming
language to a lower level language (e.g., assembly language or machine code).
A program that translates from a low level language to a higher level one is a decompiler.
3.2.4. Run the application or program
When running an application, Select Run/Debug Configuration drop-down list on the main
toolbar or press F5 from function keys on the keyboard.

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LO4. Document activities
4.1. Guidelines for Developing Maintainable Code
Guidelines for developing maintainable code adhering to a set of coding standard is followed
4.2. The Use of Internal Documentation Standards and Tools
4.2.1. Documentation techniques
At the completion of the design process, a comprehensive package of documentation is assembled. Detail
documentation of the system should be created during each phase of the design process. The package should
contain a clear description of every facet of the new system in sufficient detail to support its development,
including these aspects:
. Examples of output.
. Descriptions and record layouts of each file.
. Data-flow diagrams.
. A data dictionary.
. Identification of individual programs.
High-level documentation provides a picture of the overall structure of the system, including input, processing,
storage, and output. The general flow of information throughout the major processes of the system can be depicted
in either a data-flow diagram or a systems flowchart
The purpose of detail documentation is to provide a programmer with sufficient information to write the program.
The documentation should include report layouts for input and output, record layouts that define the files, and the
relationship among the components of the programs.
4.2.2. Program and documentation standards
Documentation standard is the structure and presentation of documents on a software development.
4.2.3. Internal documentation techniques
There are two kinds of documentations 1) System documentation 2) User documentation
System documentation is detailed information about a system’s design specifications, its internal workings, and
its functionality.
System documentation is further divided into internal and external documentation.
- Internal documentation is part of the program source code or is generated at compile time.
- External documentation includes the outcome of all of the structured diagramming techniques such as
DFD and ERD.
User documentation is written or visual information about an application system, how it works and how to use it.
 The kinds of user documents are reference guide, user’s guide, release description, system administrator’s
guide and acceptance sign-off.
LO5. Test code
5.1. Conducting Simple Tests to Confirm the Coding Process Meets Design Specifications
Simple tests are developed and conducted to confirm the coding process meets design specification
5.1.1. Testing techniques
The tests performed are documented.
 The detailed specifications produced during the design phase are translated into hardware,
communications, and executable software.
 The design must be translated into a machine-readable form. The code generation step performs this task. If
the design is performed in a detailed manner, code generation can be accomplished without much
complication. Different high level programming languages are used for coding. With respect to the type of
application, the right programming language is chosen.

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 Depending on the size and complexity of the system, coding can be an involved, intensive activity. Once
coding is begun, the testing process can begin and proceed in parallel. As each program module is
produced, it can be tested individually, then as a part of a larger program, and then as part of larger system.
 The deliverables and outcome from the coding are the code and program documentation.
5.1.2. User manual
A user manual is, also known as a user guide, is a technical communication document intended to give assistance
to people using a particular system.
It is a step-by-step describes how the users can use the system. Generally the description is in detail keeping in
view the fact that the target users using the system have limited knowledge about it.
5.1.3. Printing documents of the program
You may print document of the program code.
5.2. Implementation of Required Corrections
Corrections are made to the code and the documentation as needed

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