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Self-Learning Module

Introductory Video (You'll need to sign into your MSOE account VidGrid to see the videos)

Outcomes Covered

Describe the steps involved in creating and running a Java program
Describe the contents of source (.java) and class (.class) files
Explain what happens (at a high level) when a Java program is compiled
Explain what happens (at a high level) when a Java program is run
Describe the difference between compilation and execution errors
Explain why a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is required in order to run a Java program
Describe how bytecode makes Java programs portable
List the basic steps involved in software development

The Basic Steps in Software Development

Study section 1.3 of the textbook

What is Software Development [8:18]

Study section 1.4 of the textbook
Watch the following video [link]

You should be able to answer questions 1-4 of the Self-Learning Module 1 quiz in Canvas.

Writing Java Software [5:03]

Study sections 1.5 and 1.6 of the textbook
Read sections 1.7 – 1.9 of the textbook
Watch the following video [link]

You should be able to answer questions 5-7 of the Self-Learning Module 1 quiz in Canvas.

What Could Go Wrong? [5:05]

Watch the following video [link]

You should be able to answer questions 8-10 of the Self-Learning Module 1 quiz in Canvas.

Bonus Material (optional)

Each week there will be an optional section. The goal is to provide additional information that you will find so compelling that you'll want to explore it even though you will not be quizzed on the material.

Tips on Being Sucessful

Sabrina Stangler on talking to professors [5:16] [link]

Dr. Taylor on being lazy [1:38] [link]

How a Computer Thinks [9:06] [link]

The following videos are attempt to describe how a computer thinks.
They provide useful context, and I recommend that you watch them when you have some free time.

Representing More than Non-Negative Integers [8:06] [link]

Processing/Transforming Data [9:48] [link]

Read this Taylorial: How Computers Think