Milestone 0 - Project Setup

Objectives

• To familiarize yourself with the Eclipse Platform.
• To learn how to import and manage projects in Eclipse.
• To understand how to setup and use CVS through Eclipse.
• To review Java programming and start familiarizing yourself with some of the basic Java 1.5 constructs.
• To familiarize yourself with the JUnit testing framework.

Required Problem

1. Make sure you have access to an installed version of Eclipse 3.5.
2. Download the project archive on your local drive.
3. Open Eclipse.
4. In the Package Explorer, right-click and select Import.... Choose the General category and select Existing Projects into Workspace. Click Next.
5. Select the Select archive file radio button, browse to the milestone0.zip file you just downloaded, and select it. Under Projects:, president should appear.
6. Click Finish. The project should now be installed in your workspace.
7. Expand the tests package and navigate to the CardTest class. Right-click on the class and select Runs As | JUnit Test. The test results will appear in a new view. It should be green.
8. Expand the util package and navigate to the Tester class. Right-click on the class and select Runs As | Java Application. A random playing card should appear on the screen.
9. Use this code to familiarize yourself with the project environment and tools. Feel free to access additional resources on JUnit (see course webpage for example).
10. Form a project team of 3-4 students. When you have found your team mates, post a meassage on the WebCT bulletin board with title NEW TEAM. In the body of the message, put the names of the team mates (do not include their student ID).

Deliverables

Evaluation