Course: IT110 - Introduction To Programming

Course IT110 Introduction to Programming

Course: IT110 - Introduction to Programming

Create a simple online ordering system for Tmic clothing customers that prompts users for their name, whether they are a returning customer, their preferred clothing color, the quantity of items they wish to purchase, and their contact number. Display a personalized confirmation message summarizing the customer's inputs and expressing gratitude for their visit. Ensure the system validates inputs for returning customer status ("yes" or "no") and clothing color ("white" or "black"). Properly handle invalid inputs by prompting the user to try again.

Paper For Above instruction

The development of a straightforward online ordering system for Tmic Clothing serves as an introductory application of Java programming concepts with a focus on user interaction through GUI components. This system exemplifies fundamental programming techniques such as variable declaration, input collection via dialog boxes, string manipulation, conditional validation, and output display, which collectively enhance understanding of basic Java programming and user interface design.

The primary goal of this project is to create an interactive application that guides customers through their ordering process, providing a friendly user experience while ensuring data integrity through validation. It utilizes the JOptionPane class for input and output dialogs, demonstrating how Java can handle GUI elements for user interactions instead of console-based inputs. Such an approach resonates with practical applications where graphical interfaces are preferred over command-line interfaces.

The program begins by displaying a welcoming message to set a friendly tone. It then sequentially prompts customers for their name, customer type (returning or new), preferred clothing color, desired quantity, and contact information. Each input is stored in variables that are later used to compile a personalized order summary. This process highlights essential programming constructs such as variable assignment, string concatenation, and method invocation.

To ensure data accuracy, the application incorporates input validation for specific fields, notably for the customer status ("yes" or "no") and clothing color ("white" or "black"). Validation is implemented using dedicated methods that repeatedly prompt the user until acceptable input is provided, demonstrating the importance of loops and decision-making structures in robust software design. Handling invalid inputs gracefully prevents erroneous data from affecting order processing.

After gathering all necessary information and verifying inputs, the application constructs a comprehensive confirmation message. This message includes the customer's name, return status, preferred color, quantity, and contact number, complemented by a thank-you note and a note about order readiness. Displaying this message consolidates user data and provides closure to the ordering process, emphasizing clear communication in user interfaces.

This system, while simple, lays the groundwork for more sophisticated ordering platforms by illustrating how to collect, validate, and display user data effectively. It emphasizes fundamental Java programming skills such as creating user dialogs, managing data flow, and implementing control structures for validation. Such foundational skills are essential for developing scalable and user-friendly commercial applications.

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