You Will Want To Use The Week 2 Project As The Starting Poin

You Will Want To Use The Week 2 Project As The Starting Point For The

Using the week 2 project as your starting point, create a new C# project named "CIS247_WK3_Lab_LASTNAME". Delete the default Program.cs file, then add existing class files for InputUtilities, ApplicationUtilities, Employee, and Program from your previous week’s lab. Ensure all class namespaces are set to "Employee" and are consistent. Update the application information in ApplicationUtilities.DisplayApplicationInformation to include your personal details. Build and run the project to confirm setup.

Next, modify the Employee class based on the class diagram. Add constants such as MIN_SALARY, update the default constructor to use these constants, and change class attributes to private. Create a private static variable numEmployees, increment it in each constructor, and implement properties for each attribute incorporating validation rules. The getters should return attribute values; setters should validate input and assign default values as necessary. Also, include a static property NumberEmployees to return numEmployees. Update the parameterized constructor to assign values through properties.

Implement an overloaded CalculateWeeklyPay method in Employee that accepts a double "modifiedSalary". This method updates the annualSalary attribute via its property to ensure validation, then calculates and returns the weekly pay based on the new salary.

In the Main class, write code to perform the following operations, using ApplicationUtilities methods for organized output: create an Employee object with the default constructor, prompt for and set first name, last name, gender, dependents, and annual salary (using InputUtilities). Display the employee information. Then, create a second Employee with the multi-argument constructor and display its info. Terminate after the initial operations.

Next, enhance the program to meet new requirements. After inputting the first employee’s info, display the total number of employees. Prompt for an updated salary, invoke CalculateWeeklyPay, and display the result. Create a third Employee with specific values ("Sue", "Smith", 'F', 15, 500000), ensuring dependents and salary are capped at maximums via properties. Display its info and confirm the totals. Finally, compile, test, and debug the application, then capture output screenshots and prepare a submission including your code and outputs.

Paper For Above instruction

Creating a comprehensive and robust employee management application in C# involves building upon prior coursework, and methodically implementing object-oriented principles such as encapsulation, validation, and static members. This paper explains the sequential development and modification of an Employee class and the associated program logic in alignment with given specifications, emphasizing code structure, validation, and functionality enhancements.

The project begins with establishing a new console application, specifically named "CIS247_WK3_Lab_LASTNAME". The initial setup entails deleting the default Program.cs file and substituting existing class files for InputUtilities, ApplicationUtilities, Employee, and Program, all sourced from previous lab exercises. This approach promotes code reuse and consistency. Verifying that all class namespaces are uniformly set to "Employee" ensures ease of access and integration. Updating application information to include personal details enhances the program’s metadata, which is verified through build and execution processes to confirm correct setup.

Subsequently, the Employee class undergoes comprehensive modifications aligned with class diagram specifications. Constants such as public const double MIN_SALARY = 20000; are introduced to establish baseline values for attributes. The default constructor is updated to initialize attributes using these constants, thereby ensuring consistent default states. All attributes are made private, reinforcing encapsulation, and a private static variable numEmployees is added to count the total number of Employee instances. This counter is incremented within each constructor, ensuring accurate tracking whether objects are instantiated via default or parameterized constructors.

The class properties facilitate controlled access to private attributes, incorporating validation logic within set accessors. For names, if the provided value is null or empty, the default name is assigned. For gender, only 'F', 'f', 'M', or 'm' are accepted; all others default to a specified constant. The dependents and salary attributes are validated against defined minimum and maximum constants; values outside the ranges are capped accordingly. The NumberEmployees property is made static and provides only a getter to prevent external modification. The parameterized constructor now assigns attribute values through the properties rather than directly, ensuring validation occurs at object creation.

The Employee class further includes an overloaded method, CalculateWeeklyPay(double modifiedSalary). This method updates the annualSalary attribute via its property to leverage validation logic, then calculates and returns the weekly pay based on the updated annual salary. This flexibility allows simulation of salary modifications without permanently altering the employee’s stored salary.

The Main class orchestrates user interactions and program logic. Using ApplicationUtilities, the program displays initial information, then prompts the user for employee details such as name, gender, dependents, and salary via InputUtilities. It demonstrates setting properties and displaying employee information. A second Employee object is created with a multi-argument constructor for varied data. The program displays employee details for both objects, avoiding redundant code. Next, the program outputs the total employee count, prompts for an updated salary for the first employee, invokes the overloaded CalculateWeeklyPay, and displays the new weekly pay.

Additional enhancements include creating a third employee with fixed attributes ("Sue", "Smith", 'F', 15, 500000). This setup tests the validation logic—dependents and salary should be automatically capped at maximum allowed values. The program displays this third employee’s information, confirms the total employee count, and ensures correctness of the validation mechanisms. Throughout, proper commenting and code formatting adhere to programming standards and conventions, fostering readability and maintainability.

Finally, rigorous testing involves compiling the code, executing it, and debuging any issues until the program produces correct and expected output. Output screens should be captured visually and documented in a Word file, along with the source code zipped and submitted in the designated Dropbox. The structured approach ensures clarity, correctness, and robust functionality, laying a strong foundation in object-oriented programming concepts within C#.

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