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 Setting
up a programming environment at home
First, you need to install the Java 6 version 1.6.07 software
development kit (SDK). It is imperative that you install this first! The
documentation is optional, but is useful if you have enough space on your
hard drive.
(Note: If you are running Windows Vista
64-bit version, you'll need a different version which can be downloaded
from
http://www.javasoft.com.)
Second, you'll need a compiler. We are using IntelliJ IDEA. An
alternate that you can use which is more basic is the JCreator Compiler.
The version of JCreator we have installed on our computers at school is
4.5LE. The version of IntelliJ IDEA is 7.0.4. No license is required for
JCreator. A copy of the license for IntelliJ can be obtained from Mrs. Caso.
Only one copy of IntelliJ can be installed at home.
Third, you'll need the Toolkits that came with
our text and the ones I got from the Internet. Just extract them to your hard drive.
Once they are extracted, move the entire Toolkits folder to the JDK folder on
your hard drive. Most likely the path should look like: C:\Program
Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_07.
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When you finish installing everything, you'll need to
configure JCreator and/or install the settings for IntelliJ IDEA. I've included the instructions
for these processes in the Quick Links
on the left.
Grid
World Case Study
In addition to the materials above, we will also be using the
Grid World Case Study to prepare for the AP Exam in May. You can download these
materials using the links below:
StarUML
Part of the requirements for the final project is the inclusion
of a UML diagram of the classes in the program. This topic is covered in Lesson
12 in the textbook. Additional points can be earned by creating a collaboration
diagram for part of the program as well. To use this program at home, download
and install it using this link:
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QUICK LINKS
