Apr 07: Java Interfaces

Learning Objectives

After today's class, you should be able to:

• Describe the polymorphic algorithms provided by the Java library.
• Implement the Comparable interface to allow objects to be sorted.
• Use polymorphism to allow for multiple types of specialization.

Lesson Outline

Debrief [5 min]

• Solution for HW 7 on Canvas Files

Mini Lecture [5 min]

• Lesson: Algorithms (sorting, searching, etc.)
  • Java utility classes: Arrays and Collections
• Example: Algorithms.java and Card.java
  • Works because Card implements Comparable
  • Notice Card is comparable to other Card objects

Lab13 [40 min]

• Lab 13: Bob's SortedAisle

Your To-Do List

No quiz this week – start the HW today!

• Get started on HW 8 – due Sunday
• Start reading Week 11 – due Sunday