First Java and Excel Project

Tech Stack: Java, Microsoft Excel, Word Document

This project was completed as part of the CSE1341 course at Southern Methodist University. It involves:

• Writing and running a simple Java program.
• Identifying syntax errors in Java.
• Using Microsoft Excel to solve basic financial and geometric problems.

Project Overview

Part 1: Java First Program

• File: FirstProgram.java
• This is a simple introductory Java program aimed at verifying the Java Development Kit (JDK) installation.
• We explored basic syntax by intentionally creating and correcting an error.

Part 2: Productivity Software (Excel Analysis)

1. Salary Comparison:

   • Compared a salaried position at $80,000/year to an hourly contractor position at $70/hour.
   • Considered factors like medical benefits, paid holidays, and vacation days.
   • The Excel file (Salary_Comparison.xlsx) allows users to input different parameters and see how the income changes.

2. Salary Growth Over Time:

   • Modeled salary growth for an employee earning $30,000/year with an annual raise starting at 5.1%, reducing each year by 0.1%.
   • The file (Salary_Growth.xlsx) calculates the annual salary and total earnings over a decade.

3. Geometric Area Calculations:

   • Calculated areas for different shapes:
     • Square: Based on one side length.
     • Rectangle: Based on length and width.
     • Triangle: Based on base and height.
     • Circle: Using radius.
   • The file (Area_Calculations.xlsx) allows users to input values and see the calculated area.

How to Run the Java Code

• To run the Java program, you can compile and execute it as follows:

  javac FirstProgram.java
  java FirstProgram

Author

• Harley Gribble (49089358)