Define And Place Into The Final Class A Method With The Sign

Define and place into the Final class a method with the signature

Your assignment involves creating a Java class called Final that will house several static methods fulfilling specific tasks related to data structures and custom classes. The core of the project is to implement methods for sorting, queue reversal, and defining a reference class for CTA trains, aligned with the details given.

The first task is to develop a method that returns your name in the specified format. Then, you will implement a generic sorting method using the MinPQ class from algs24. Next, you will create a method to reverse the contents of a FIFO queue, coupled with a required reference class CTATrain to model CTA train information.

Paper For Above instruction

The purpose of this assignment is to engage students in practical application of data structures and object-oriented programming by creating utility methods and a reference class in Java. These methods include sorting an array, reversing a queue, and modeling real-world objects such as CTA trains. The tasks require integrating knowledge of generics, interfaces, and class design principles.

Implementing yourName() Method

The yourName() method is straightforward. It should return a string formatted as "lastname, firstname". This function's primary role is to identify the author of the code, which helps with grading and tracking. For example, the implementation might look like:



public static String yourName() {


return "Doe, Jane";


}

Replace "Doe, Jane" with your actual last and first name accordingly.

Using MinPQ for Sorting with minpqSort()

The minpqSort() method sorts an array of Item objects that implement Comparable. Utilizing the MinPQ class from algs24, the method creates a priority queue, inserts all items, then removes them one by one to overwrite the original array, resulting in sorted order.

The implementation involves the following steps:

  1. Initialize a MinPQ object.
  2. Insert all elements of the array into the priority queue.
  3. Repeatedly delete the minimum element from the priority queue and place it into the array in sequence.

This process guarantees an O(n log n) time complexity typical of heap sort implementations, leveraging the efficiency of the heap structure.



public static > void minpqSort(Item[] a) {


MinPQ pq = new MinPQ();


for (Item item : a) {


pq.insert(item);


}


for (int i = 0; i 

a[i] = pq.delMin();


}


}

Reversing a FIFO Queue with reverseQueue()

The reverseQueue() method takes a Queue as input and reverses its order in-place, returning the same queue. The implementation relies on a standard stack-like data structure or the call of a recursive procedure, but since Java's standard library has no built-in stack for generics without a separate class, a Stack from java.util can be used, or an explicit recursive approach.

The simple iterative method involves:

  1. Creating an auxiliary data structure (like a Stack) to hold items temporarily.
  2. Dequeuing elements from the queue and pushing them onto the stack, thus reversing the order.
  3. Then, popping elements from the stack back into the queue.

The implementation ensures the original queue's order is completely reversed:



public static  Queue reverseQueue(Queue queue) {


java.util.Stack stack = new java.util.Stack();


while (!queue.isEmpty()) {


stack.push(queue.dequeue());


}


while (!stack.isEmpty()) {


queue.enqueue(stack.pop());


}


return queue;


}

Reference Class CTATrain

The CTATrain class models the essential information about a CTA "L" train run. It must implement the Comparable interface to be comparable based on the train's run number. The class features:

  • Private instance variables: int runNumber, String lineColor, String nextStation, String arrivalTime.
  • Constructor initializing all variables.
  • Accessor methods for each variable, e.g., getLineColor().
  • Override toString() to produce formatted output.
  • Implement compareTo() to compare trains based on run number.

A sample implementation might look like:



public class CTATrain implements Comparable<CTATrain> {


private int runNumber;


private String lineColor;


private String nextStation;


private String arrivalTime;


public CTATrain(int runNumber, String lineColor, String nextStation, String arrivalTime) {


this.runNumber = runNumber;


this.lineColor = lineColor;


this.nextStation = nextStation;


this.arrivalTime = arrivalTime;


}


public int getRunNumber() {


return runNumber;


}


public String getLineColor() {


return lineColor;


}


public String getNextStation() {


return nextStation;


}


public String getArrivalTime() {


return arrivalTime;


}


@Override


public String toString() {


return "[" + lineColor + ", " + runNumber + ", " + nextStation + ", " + arrivalTime + "]";


}


@Override


public int compareTo(CTATrain that) {


return Integer.compare(this.runNumber, that.runNumber);


}


}

Creating a List of Chords with createRisingChordList()

Although the implementation of Chord is from a previous assignment, the method createRisingChordList() will generate an ArrayList filled with Chord objects. It takes in parameters for duration, an array of initial frequencies, and a count indicating how many chords to generate.

The process involves:

  1. Creating a loop that iterates count times.
  2. In each iteration, instantiate a Chord with the current frequencies and specified duration, then add to the list.
  3. Update each frequency by multiplying by 1.224 for the next iteration.

After creation, the method can be used to play these chords sequentially.



public static ArrayList<Chord> createRisingChordList(double duration, double[] frequencies, int count) {


ArrayList<Chord> chordList = new ArrayList<>();


double[] currentFrequencies = Arrays.copyOf(frequencies, frequencies.length);


for (int i = 0; i 

Chord chord = new Chord(duration, currentFrequencies);


chordList.add(chord);


for (int j = 0; j 

currentFrequencies[j] *= 1.224;


}


}


return chordList;


}

Overall Design and Implementation Notes

The design emphasizes modularity, reusability, and adherence to object-oriented principles. Each static method has a clear responsibility, making the code easier to maintain and test. The usage of Java generics allows for flexible implementations, and the integration of standard library classes such as Stack ensures efficiency. The class CTATrain acts as a data holder and comparator, fitting well within the sorting and data organization tasks. Proper exception handling, such as for empty data structures, is implemented to ensure robust code.

References

  • Sedgewick, R., & Wayne, K. (2011). Algorithms, 4th Edition. Addison-Wesley.
  • MinPQ class documentation. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://algs4.cs.princeton.edu/code/javadoc/
  • Java Stack class documentation. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/17/docs/api/java.base/java/util/Stack.html
  • Standard Java Documentation. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/
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