
Course scope and topics
What is a program?
What is jGRASP?
Download and install jGRASP
Meet jGRASP
Create a Java program
Obtain text input
Uninstall jGRASP
Define a program
Define source code, compilation, machine code
Define an IDE
Explain why jGRASP is good for beginners
Get jGRASP
Differentiate between the two types offered
Download and install jGRASP
Introducing jGRASP
Utilize the menu bar
Utilize the toolbar
Adjust the jGRASP user interface
Edit code on the canvas
Navigate files/folders through the control panel
View output on the console
Create a new Java program
Use the menu bar to make a new Java file
Save and name the new program
Compile and run it
Save console output to an external text file
Input from the console
Obtain text data as input to a Java program
If you no longer want jGRASP
Uninstall jGRASP
Provides a review of the main concepts:
Definition of a program
Definition of source code, compiler, and machine code
Definition of jGRASP and IDE
Identify the canvas and it's purpose
Identify the control panel and it's purpose
Identify the console and it's purpose
jGRASP is frequently used in introductory Java programming courses. It is a freely available and beginner friendly software creation tool.
However, all too often, new Java programming students are required to download and start using this software to write their programs, with no additional instruction about what it is or how to use it.
Who this course is for
Designed for the new Java programmer, who has never used jGRASP before, this course will cover what jGRASP is, the concepts behind creating a program, and the most basic use and navigation skills to get up and running with jGRASP as quickly as possible.
Course Topics:
What is a program?
What is jGRASP?
Download and Install jGRASP
Meet jGRASP
Create a Java program
Obtain input to a program
Uninstall jGRASP (if you want to)
In the interests of time and efficiency, the more advanced and non-essential features of jGRASP will not be covered.