This artifact was the result of fulfilling a simulated client request. This challenge required me to create a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that would allow the user to type in their last name, select from three different animals (cow, pig, duck), and click the compose button. Upon clicking the compose button, the Old McDonald jingle would be displayed in the center of the frame replacing McDonald with Mc(Last Name) and incorporating the selected animal into the appropriate areas of the jingle. The programming for this request was written in the Java language using a program called JGrasp.

 

I have demonstrated my knowledge of the Java language by applying the following into my code:

•Static private instance variables

•JFrame

•BorderLayout

•JTextField and JTextArea

•Panels

•Radio buttons

•Click listener and action listener

•.getSource() method

•.getText() method

•.setText() method

 

With only a small time frame to complete this task, I was able to successfully meet all of the requirements as the client wished. More so, I was able to keep the code well organized and have a minimal amount of lines.

 

By successfully fulfilling the client’s request, I have revealed I am accountable because of my ability to meet deadlines. More importantly, my success demonstrates my ability to make the connection between what the client wants and what aspects of the Java language that request will require me to have.