Computer Science 4: Java for Video GamesIntroductionAdministrative MaterialWhat you will learn in this courseWhat you won’t learn in this courseWho should take this course ?Who should not take this courseStructure of the CourseIntroduction to Java Downloading Source CodeIntroduction to Java Using EclipseStarting EclipseMaking a projectImporting files into a projectExecuting source codeEditing source codeCompiling source codeExecuting the modified codeSaving projectSlide 19Web Page DevelopmentWebpage PlacementCreating DirectoriesNetscape/Mozilla ComposerSlide 24First AssignmentCompSci 41.1Computer Science 4:Java for Video GamesJam JenkinsD305 [email protected] (Dee) RammD226 [email protected]/education/courses/fall05/cps004/drTACompSci 41.2IntroductionAdministrative materialIntroduction to JavaWebpage developmentFirst assignment (due Wednesday)CompSci 41.3Administrative MaterialCourse WebpageWhat you will learn?Is this course right for you?Structure of the courseCompSci 41.4What you will learn in this courseTwo primary goals are to teachBasic programmingBasic computer science conceptsTo explore these topics we’ll studyVideo game designAlgorithms used in video gamesCompSci 41.5What you won’t learn in this courseThe same amount and type of programming as in CompSci 6 for majorsEnough about Java or video games to market your own gamesProgramming concepts that will only be useful using our video games packageCompSci 41.6Who should take this course ?Students with very little or no background in computer programmingStudents who want to learn something about computer programming and might want to take additional coursesProspective majors who feel they are not ready for CompSci 6Students who want to learn something new, interesting, and fun, that might actually be usefulCompSci 41.7Who should not take this courseComputer Science Majors who already know how to program (in any language)Computer ProgrammersStudents afraid of technology who want to get QS credit with as little pain a possible and who could never imagine taking another computer course (take CompSci 1 instead: it’s a survey course with more general knowledge)CompSci 41.8Structure of the CourseHomeworks 50%WeeklyTypically done in pairsBuild toward projectTests 30%2 Each 15% (no final: final period required for project presentations)Project 20%Used in place of finalDone in pairsCompSci 41.9Introduction to JavaDownloading Source CodeOpen course website:http://www.cs.duke.edu/education/courses/fall05/cps004/drClick on Code at the upper rightRight click on pong.jarSelect Save Link Target AsSave to Desktop(confirm that pong.jar is on the Desktop)CompSci 41.10Introduction to JavaUsing EclipseStarting EclipseMaking a projectImporting files into a projectEditing source codeCompiling source codeExecuting source codeSaving projectCompSci 41.11Starting EclipseDouble Click on Math Apps on the DesktopDouble Click on eclipse.exeCompSci 41.12Making a projectFile->New->ProjectJava->Java ProjectClick on NextFor Project Name type SampleClick on FinishSwitch to Java Perspective? YesCompSci 41.13Importing files into a projectFile->ImportZip fileClick on NextFrom zip file Click on BrowseClick on DesktopClick pong.jarOpenFor Into folder Click on Browse and select SampleokFinishCompSci 41.14Executing source codeClick on + by SampleClick on + by pongClick on Pong.javaRun->Run as->Java ApplicationPlay the gameUsing the mouseUsing the keys ‘i’ and ‘m’(click on red square near bottom right to end)CompSci 41.15Editing source codeDouble Click on PongLoop.javaGo to line 69 where it saysposition1.y-=2; (you’ll see 69:23 in the lower right hand corner as you move the cursor in the code)Change it to sayposition1.y-=8;Click on the disk icon to save (or File->Save)CompSci 41.16Compiling source codeAlways be sure to save any changes before compiling (done in the previous step)(compile is done automatically when you save)CompSci 41.17Executing the modified codeClick on Pong.javaRun->Run as->Java Application(or click on icon with white triangle in green circle)(this will repeat the last Run->Run as->Java Application)What changed?CompSci 41.18Saving projectDuring class projects are saved on the desktopBefore leaving the lab be sure to save your project to your acpub accountCompSci 41.19Saving projectClick on SampleFile->ExportJar fileClick on NextClick on Export java source files and resourcesFor Select the export destinationBrowseICC229 (My Computer)Select P driveCreate and/or change into cps4 folderUse filename mypong.jarClick on FinishCompSci 41.20Web Page DevelopmentWhere files should be placedHow to create and use directories (folders)Using Netscape ComposerCompSci 41.21Webpage PlacementYour webpage is located in P:\public_htmlYour individual course webpage will be located in P:\public_html\cps4Your personal webpage is viewable from http://www.duke.edu/~yourloginYour course webpage is viewable fromhttp://www.duke.edu/~yourlogin/cps4CompSci 41.22Creating DirectoriesDouble Click on My Computer (ICC229)Double Click on P drive (could also be indicated by your login)Double Click on public_htmlFile->New->FolderType in cps4 and EnterCompSci 41.23Netscape/Mozilla ComposerOpen up Netscape/Mozilla/FirefoxWindow->ComposerType Hello in the editorFile->Save asEnter Hello as the title for the pageSelect P:\public_htmlSave as Hello.html (assuming you don’t already have one in your own webpage)CompSci 41.24Netscape/Mozilla ComposerIn Netscape/IE/Firefox, go tohttp://www.duke.edu/~yourlogin/hello.htmlIf you don’t already have a webpage prior, rename Hello.html to index.html and go tohttp://www.duke.edu/~yourlogin/index.html is searched for automatically if no file name is givenExperiment on your own time with Composer to make more webpages and add linksCompSci 41.25First AssignmentVisit the course website and complete the first assignment due on
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