Java Major Project

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Java Major Project

• Gary Greer

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Project Overview

• the major project in Java requires students to
  plan, build, and test a major software
  application
• it is planned that students will work in pairs as
  this will reduce the workload, enhance learning,
  and encourage teamwork
• the product will be a version of a PacThing game

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Section 1

• Section 1 is a planning phase
• no code is written here
• no assistance for Section 2 will be given before
  Section 1 is complete
• here you will develop the specifications for your
  game, the plan for testing, the division of
  labour between partners, and the features to be
  developed for Version 1.0 and Version 2.0 of the
  game

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Section 1 Development Cycle

• the Software Development Cycle describes the
  steps for the production of good quality software
• you will become familiar with the Cycle and
  create a Concept Map to show your understanding

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Section 1 Team Planning

• you will need to determine the tasks each member
  will be responsible for
• as the project is collaborative, you will
  obviously work together on many aspects
• however, you should also determine who has
  ultimate responsibility for the critical parts of
  the work
• to assist you in your decision making, you will
  create a list of the strengths of each team
  member in relation to the project

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Section 1 Specifications

• the specifications state what the game will do in
  as much detail as possible
• this should include computer based drawings, GUI
  features, scoring, game play descriptions, rules,
  etc.
• as this will be used in assessing the final
  project, submissions with insufficient detail
  will be need to be redone

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Section 1 Testing

• the testing procedures are written before the
  program is written so that we have a way of
  assessing whether the program works as planned
• as this will be used in assessing the final
  project, submissions with insufficient detail
  will be need to be redone
• a sample testing list is provided in the project
  to start you off

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Section 1 Summary

• this is the planning section for the project
• no code will be discussed
• this section needs to be completed to your
  instructors satisfaction before you can go on to
  the next phase
• the results of this phase will be used to assess
  your program
• http//napaneedss.limestone.on.ca/greer/ics3m/java
  projects/javaproject1.htm