Further Object-Oriented Programming (Java)

About

This repository contains my full set of lab exercises and coursework from the Further Object-Oriented Programming module.
The project was originally developed in IntelliJ during my degree. After graduation, I no longer had access to my university Git server so I restored the project from my local files and uploaded it here. All source code is intact, although the original commit history is not available.

The labs cover a range of Java fundamentals, OOP concepts and applied programming tasks.
Each package focuses on a specific theme, with both main code and corresponding unit-style tests.

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📁 Contents of This Repository

Below is a short description of what each package contains.

• blocks/ : Basic Algorithms & Control Flow
  Contains small standalone classes implementing introductory algorithmic problems:

  • Counting and max values
  • Fibonacci generation
  • First non-repeating character
  • String reversal
  • Working with multiples
    Each file typically has a companion Main class demonstrating program execution.

• geometry/ : Shape Modelling & Calculations
  Implements 2D and 3D geometric objects:

  • Circle, Rectangle, Square, Triangle
  • Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Sphere
    These classes include constructors, fields, getters and logic for computing areas, perimeters or volumes.

• graphics/ : Simple Drawing / Visual Representation
  Contains small graphical demos (House, Tree) used to practise composition, object modelling and basic drawing logic.

• hello/ : Introductory Java Programs
  Simple starter classes dealing with:

  • Basic print statements
  • Personalised messages
  • Console output fundamentals

• javapy/ : Java & Python Style Exercise
  Includes a small integration or style-focused exercise (JavaPythonIntegration.java) used for mixed-language concepts during the module.

• lists/ : Collections & Generics
  Exercises working with Java lists:

  • Reversing lists
  • Removing duplicates
  • Merging lists
  • Calculating statistics from list contents
    Introduces iteration, generics and collection operations.

• metrics/ : Unit Conversions
  Small programs converting:

  • Temperatures
  • Distances
    Focuses on method design, constants and clean data transformations.

• reflection/ : Exploring Java Reflection
  Implements utilities to:

  • Inspect classes
  • List methods
  • Demonstrate runtime type discovery
    These labs introduce more advanced Java features.

• shapes/ : Abstract Classes & Interfaces
  A more OOP-focused modelling package containing:

  • Shape abstract class
  • Drawable interface
  • ShapeFactory
  • ShapeAreaCalculator
    Demonstrates polymorphism, abstraction and separation of interfaces vs implementations.

• stats/ : Statistics & Data Processing
  Implements:

  • Average calculations
  • Frequency counting
  • Histogram generation
    Exercises combining loops, collections and basic data analysis.

• src/test/java/ : Tests
  The test structure mirrors the layout of src/main/java.
  Used to verify correct behaviour and support iterative debugging throughout the labs.

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🚀 How to Run This Project

Using IntelliJ IDEA

1. Open IntelliJ
2. Select File → Open… and choose the project root
3. Let IntelliJ index the project
4. Open any class containing a main method
5. Click the green Run icon

Using VS Code

1. Install the Java Extension Pack
2. Open the project folder in VS Code
3. Let it auto-detect/build the Java project
4. Open a class with a main method
5. Click Run

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📦 Requirements

• Java Development Kit (JDK 8 or higher)
• IntelliJ IDEA or Visual Studio Code with Java support

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📄 Notes

This project serves as a record of my core Java/OOP training.
It demonstrates:

• Strong foundations in object-oriented programming
• Clean class design and modular code
• Understanding of inheritance, interfaces and abstraction
• Experience with collections, algorithms and reflection
• Ability to write and maintain structured Java applications