====== MSP - Journal 6 ======

===== PasteBin =====

If you have not done so, please put your PasteBin account into your Links page on your Wordpress site.

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Create a new PASTE in your own PasteBin account:

Put this code in it: 

<code>
public class HelloWorld {
	public static void main (String [] args)
	{
		System.out.println("Hello World");
	}
}
</code>

Save it as Hello World.


  * Syntax Highlighting: JAVA
  * Paste Expiration: NEVER
  * Paste Exposure: PUBLIC
  * Paste Name / Title: Hello World!

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You can use this as a reference for future Java Projects.

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===== Blog: The Playing Field =====

Put this image in your post:

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Underneath paste this template into the post:


  * On Friday, we broke up into teams and did an exercise with combination locks. 
  * {describe the activity and what happened for you}
  * This was {or was not meaningful} because...
  * I think it meant...
  * I can relate to this experience because...


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===== Blog: Game Review #6 - Sandtest =====

http://www.kongregate.com/games/onimatrix/sandtest

Make sure you include a photo and the link to the game.


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===== Blog: Java, Eclipse, and When Things Get Rough =====

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PUT IN A PICTURE OF ANY NXT MINDSTORM ROBOT

Answer these questions...

  * What is one way to start a new programming project in Java?
  * What is an API?
  * What is a getter and a setter (http://java.dzone.com/articles/getter-setter-use-or-not-use-0)?
  * What are the different languages for the Mindstorm NXT (http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2007/11/the-best-progra/)? 
  * What language will you be using to program your robot?
  * What is a prototype?
  * Explain to someone how you swap 2 values in Java.
  * How does selection sort use 2 for-loops?
  * How do you print all the values from an array?
  * What is the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat?
  * Why is plagiarism bad?
  * How do you avoid looking like you are stealing someone's code?
  * What are a few things you can do if you get really confused, lost, or stuck when trying to program?