Orientation Lab

Purpose

This lab is the classic introduction to programming. It is a simple Java program to introduce a few basics of the Java programming language. It is important in this lab that you become comfortable compiling and running a Java application.


Key Reading

  • 1.4

Requirements

  • Attend an Orientation in room 1121 of the Talmage Building
  • Create a Java application that prints out the phrase "Hello World! My name is [your name here]."
  • Compile and run your Java application in Eclipse.

Requirement Notes

Using Eclipse

  • Tutorials for a few common tasks in Eclipse can be found here

Program

  • Create an Eclipse workspace for your CS 142 labs
  • Create a project for the orientation
  • Create a new class named HelloWorld and paste the following code into the Eclipse editor
public class HelloWorld
{
     public static void main(String[ ] args)
     {
         System.out.println("Hello World! My name is [insert your name here].");
     }
}
  • Run your program using the run button in Eclipse
  • If the console displays the line you entered into your code, you have done everything correctly. If not, ask a TA for assistance.
Designed by Andy Griffin