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Chapter 3 Selections
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Program Execution Structure
Compiler executes in three different ways:
Sequences
Selection (If Statement)
Loop ( Repetition /Iteration)
Process 1
Process 2
Process 3
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Objectives
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To declare boolean type and write Boolean expressions using comparison operators (§3.2).
To program AdditionQuiz using Boolean expressions (§3.3).
To implement selection control using one-way if statements (§3.4)
To program the GuessBirthday game using one-way if statements (§3.5).
To implement selection control using two-way if statements (§3.6).
To implement selection control using nested if statements (§3.7).
To avoid common errors in if statements (§3.8).
To program using selection statements for a variety of examples (BMI, ComputeTax,
SubtractionQuiz) (§3.9-3.11).
To generate random numbers using the Math.random() method (§3.9).
To combine conditions using logical operators (&&, ||, and !) (§3.12).
To program using selection statements with combined conditions (LeapYear, Lottery) (§§3.13-3.14).
To implement selection control using switch statements (§3.15).
To write expressions using the conditional operator (§3.16).
To format output using the System.out.printf method and to format strings using the String.format
method (§3.17).
To examine the rules governing operator precedence and associativity (§3.18).
(GUI) To get user confirmation using confirmation dialogs (§3.19).
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The boolean Type and Operators
Often in a program you need to compare two
values, such as whether i is greater than j. Java
provides six comparison operators (also known
as relational operators) that can be used to
compare two values. The result of the
comparison is a Boolean value: true or false.
boolean b = (1 > 2);
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Comparison Operators
Relational operations
Operator Name
<
less than
<=
less than or equal to
>
greater than
>=
greater than or equal to
==
equal to
!=
not equal to
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Problem: A Simple Math Learning Tool
This example creates a program to let a first grader
practice additions. The program randomly
generates two single-digit integers number1 and
number2 and displays a question such as “What is
7 + 9?” to the student. After the student types the
answer, the program displays a message to indicate
whether the answer is true or false.
AdditionQuiz
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Example –Listing 3.1
import java.util.Scanner;
AdditionQuiz
public class AdditionQuiz {
public static void main(String[] args) {
int number1 = (int)(System.currentTimeMillis() % 10);
int number2 = (int)(System.currentTimeMillis() * 7 % 10);
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// Create a Scanner
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.print(
"What is " + number1 + " + " + number2 + "? ");
int answer = input.nextInt();
System.out.println(
number1 + " + " + number2 + " = " + answer + " is " +
(number1 + number2 == answer));
Chapter 3.1 - Program
}
}
Addition Quiz Video
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One-way if Statements
if (boolean-expression) {
statement(s);
}
Boolean
Expression
if (radius >= 0) {
area = radius * radius * PI;
System.out.println("The area"
+ " for the circle of radius "
+ radius + " is " + area);
}
false
false
(radius >= 0)
true
true
Statement(s)
(A)
area = radius * radius * PI;
System.out.println("The area for the circle of " +
"radius " + radius + " is " + area);
(B)
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Note
if i > 0 {
System.out.println("i is positive");
}
if (i > 0) {
System.out.println("i is positive");
}
(a) Wrong
if (i > 0) {
System.out.println("i is positive");
}
(b) Correct
Equivalent
if (i > 0)
System.out.println("i is positive");
(a)
(b)
{ is for beginning and end; curly braces, use { and } to
define the limits of compound statements and surrounding the
body of the loop and/or statement
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Simple if Demo
Chapter 3- Listing 3.2
Write a program that prompts the user to enter an integer. If the
number is a multiple of 5, print HiFive. If the number is divisible
by 2, print HiEven.
import java.util.Scanner;
public class SimpleIfDemo {
public static void main(String[] args) {
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.println("Enter an integer: ");
int number = input.nextInt();
if (number % 5 == 0)
System.out.println("HiFive");
SimpleIfDemo
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Enter an interger
5
Hi five
Enter an integer:
30
HiFive
HiEven
if (number % 2 == 0)
System.out.println("HiEven");
}
}
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Problem: Guessing Birthday
The program can guess your birth date. Run
to see how it works.
= 19
+
1 3 5 7
9 11 13 15
17 19 21 23
25 27 29 31
Set1
2
10
18
26
3
11
19
27
6
14
22
30
Set2
7
15
23
31
4 5 6 7
12 13 14 15
20 21 22 23
28 29 30 31
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15
24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Set3
Set4
GuessBirthday
16
20
24
28
17
21
25
29
18
22
26
30
Set5
Run
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19
23
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Mathematics Basis for the Game
19 is 10011 in binary. 7 is 111 in binary. 23 is 11101 in binary
10000
10
+
1
10011
10000
1000
100
+
1
11101
00110
10
+
1
00111
19
7
23
= 19
+
1 3 5 7
9 11 13 15
17 19 21 23
25 27 29 31
Set1
2
10
18
26
3
11
19
27
6
14
22
30
Set2
7
15
23
31
4 5 6 7
12 13 14 15
20 21 22 23
28 29 30 31
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15
24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Set3
Set4
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20
24
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17
21
25
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18
22
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Set5
12
19
23
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The Two-way if Statement
if (boolean-expression) {
statement(s)-for-the-true-case;
}
else {
statement(s)-for-the-false-case;
}
true
Statement(s) for the true case
Boolean
Expression
false
Statement(s) for the false case
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if...else Example
if (radius >= 0) {
area = radius * radius * 3.14159;
System.out.println("The area for the “
+ “circle of radius " + radius +
" is " + area);
}
else {
System.out.println("Negative input");
}
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Multiple Alternative if Statements
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else
if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else
if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else
if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
Equivalent
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
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animation
Trace if-else statement
Suppose score is 70.0
The condition is false
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
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animation
Trace if-else statement
Suppose score is 70.0
The condition is false
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
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animation
Trace if-else statement
Suppose score is 70.0
The condition is true
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
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animation
Trace if-else statement
Suppose score is 70.0
grade is C
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
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animation
Trace if-else statement
Suppose score is 70.0
Exit the if statement
if (score >= 90.0)
grade = 'A';
else if (score >= 80.0)
grade = 'B';
else if (score >= 70.0)
grade = 'C';
else if (score >= 60.0)
grade = 'D';
else
grade = 'F';
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Note
The else clause matches the most recent if clause in the
same block.
int i = 1;
int j = 2;
int k = 3;
int i = 1;
int j = 2;
int k = 3;
Equivalent
if (i > j)
if (i > k)
System.out.println("A");
else
System.out.println("B");
if (i > j)
if (i > k)
System.out.println("A");
else
System.out.println("B");
(a)
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Note, cont.
Nothing is printed from the preceding statement. To
force the else clause to match the first if clause, you must
add a pair of braces:
int i = 1;
int j = 2;
int k = 3;
if (i > j) {
if (i > k)
System.out.println("A");
}
else
System.out.println("B");
This statement prints B.
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Common Errors
Adding a semicolon at the end of an if clause is a common
mistake.
if (radius >= 0);
Wrong
{
area = radius*radius*PI;
System.out.println(
"The area for the circle of radius " +
radius + " is " + area);
}
This mistake is hard to find, because it is not a compilation error or
a runtime error, it is a logic error.
This error often occurs when you use the next-line block style.
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Problem: An Improved Math Learning Tool
This example creates a program to teach a
first grade child how to learn subtractions.
The program randomly generates two singledigit integers number1 and number2 with
number1 > number2 and displays a question
such as “What is 9 – 2?” to the student. After
the student types the answer in the input
dialog box, the program displays a message
dialog box to indicate whether the answer is
correct.
SubtractionQuiz
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Example – Listing 3.4
import java.util.Scanner;
public class SubtractionQuiz {
public static void main(String[] args) {
// 1. Generate two random single-digit integers
int number1 = (int)(Math.random() * 10);
int number2 = (int)(Math.random() * 10);
// 2. If number1 < number2, swap number1 with number2
if (number1 < number2) {
int temp = number1;
number1 = number2;
number2 = temp;
}
// 3. Prompt the student to answer “what is number1 – number2?”
System.out.print
("What is " + number1 + " - " + number2 + "? ");
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
int answer = input.nextInt();
// 4. Grade the answer and display the result
if (number1 - number2 == answer)
System.out.println("You are correct!");
else
System.out.println("Your answer is wrong.\n" + number1 + " - "
+ number2 + " should be " + (number1 - number2));
}
}
SubtractionQuiz
Run
jGRASP exec: java SubtractionQuiz
What is 5 - 2? 3
You are correct!
--jGRASP: operation complete.
--jGRASP exec: java SubtractionQuiz
What is 9 - 4? 6
Your answer is wrong.
- 4 should be 5
Chapter 3.1:
Program Subtraction Quiz Video
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Problem: Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of health on
weight. It can be calculated by taking your weight
in kilograms and dividing by the square of your
height in meters. The interpretation of BMI for
people 16 years or older is as follows:
BMI
Interpretation
below 16
16-18
18-24
24-29
29-35
above 35
serious underweight
underweight
normal weight
overweight
seriously overweight
gravely overweight
ComputeBMI
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Problem: Computing Taxes
The US federal personal income tax is calculated
based on the filing status and taxable income.
There are four filing statuses: single filers, married
filing jointly, married filing separately, and head of
household. The tax rates for 2009 are shown below.
Marginal
Tax Rate
Single
Married Filing
Jointly or Qualified
Widow(er)
Married Filing
Separately
Head of Household
10%
$0 – $8,350
$0 – $16,700
$0 – $8,350
$0 – $11,950
15%
$8,351– $33,950
$16,701 – $67,900
$8,351 – $33,950
$11,951 – $45,500
25%
$33,951 – $82,250
$67,901 – $137,050
$33,951 – $68,525
$45,501 – $117,450
28%
$82,251 – $171,550
$137,051 – $208,850
$68,525 – $104,425
$117,451 – $190,200
33%
$171,551 – $372,950
$208,851 – $372,950
$104,426 – $186,475
$190,201 - $372,950
35%
$372,951+
$372,951+
$186,476+
$372,951+
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Problem: Computing Taxes, cont.
if (status == 0) {
// Compute tax for single filers
}
else if (status == 1) {
// Compute tax for married file jointly
}
else if (status == 2) {
// Compute tax for married file separately
}
else if (status == 3) {
// Compute tax for head of household
}
else {
// Display wrong status
}
ComputeTax
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Logical Operators
Operator Name
!
not
&&
and
||
or
^
exclusive or
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Truth Table for Operator ! (Not)
p
!p
Example (assume age = 24, gender = 'M')
true
false
!(age > 18) is false, because (age > 18) is true.
false
true
!(gender != 'F') is true, because (grade != 'F') is false.
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Truth Table for Operator && (And)
p1
p2
p1 && p2
Example (assume age = 24, gender = 'F')
false
false
false
false
true
false
(age > 18) && (gender == 'F') is true, because (age
> 18) and (gender == 'F') are both true.
true
false
false
true
true
true
(age > 18) && (gender != 'F') is false, because
(gender != 'F') is false.
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Truth Table for Operator || (Not)
p1
p2
p1 || p2
Example (assume age = 24, gender = 'F')
false
false
false
false
true
true
(age > 34) || (gender == 'F') is true, because (gender
== 'F') is true.
true
false
true
true
true
true
(age > 34) || (gender == 'M') is false, because (age >
34) and (gender == 'M') are both false.
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Examples
Here is a program that checks whether a number is divisible by 2
and 3, but not both:
import java.util.Scanner;
public class TestBooleanOperators {
public static void main(String[] args) {
// Create a Scanner
Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
// Receive an input
System.out.print("Enter an integer: ");
int number = input.nextInt();
TestBooleanOperators
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System.out.println("Is " + number + " divisible by 2 and 3? " +
((number % 2 == 0) && (number % 3 == 0)));
TestBooleanOperators
System.out.println("Is " + number + " divisible by 2 or 3? " +
((number % 2 == 0) || (number % 3 == 0)));
System.out.println("Is " + number +
" divisible by 2 or 3, but not both? " +
((number % 2 == 0) ^ (number % 3 == 0)));
Enter an integer: 45
Is 45 divisible by 2 and 3? False
Is 45 divisible by 2 or 3? True
Is 45 divisible by 2 or 3, but not both? True
----jGRASP: operation complete.
}
}
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Truth Table for Operator !
p
!p
true
false
!(1 > 2) is true, because (1 > 2) is false.
false
true
!(1 > 0) is false, because (1 > 0) is true.
Example
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Truth Table for Operator &&
p1
p2
p1 && p2
false
false
false
false
true
false
true
false
false
true
true
true
Example
(3 > 2) && (5 >= 5) is true, because (3 >
2) and (5 >= 5) are both true.
(3 > 2) && (5 > 5) is false, because (5 >
5) is false.
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Truth Table for Operator ||
p1
p2
p1 || p2
false
false
false
false
true
true
true
false
true
true
true
true
Example
(2 > 3) || (5 > 5) is false, because (2 > 3)
and (5 > 5) are both false.
(3 > 2) || (5 > 5) is true, because (3 > 2)
is true.
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Truth Table for Operator ^ (invert)
p1
p2
p1 ^ p2
Example (assume age = 24, gender = 'F')
false
false
false
false
true
true
(age > 34) ^ (gender == 'F') is true, because (age
> 34) is false but (gender == 'F') is true.
true
false
true
true
true
false
(age > 34) || (gender == 'M') is false, because (age
> 34) and (gender == 'M') are both false.
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Examples
System.out.println("Is " + number + " divisible by 2 and 3? " +
((number % 2 == 0) && (number % 3 == 0)));
System.out.println("Is " + number + " divisible by 2 or 3? " +
((number % 2 == 0) || (number % 3 == 0)));
System.out.println("Is " + number +
" divisible by 2 or 3, but not both? " +
TestBooleanOperators
((number % 2 == 0) ^ (number % 3 == 0)));
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Companion
Website
The & and | Operators
If x is 1, what is x after this
expression?
(x > 1) & (x++ < 10)
If x is 1, what is x after this
expression?
(1 > x) && ( 1 > x++)
How about (1 == x) | (10 > x++)?
(1 == x) || (10 > x++)?
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Problem: Determining Leap Year?
This program first prompts the user to enter a year as
an int value and checks if it is a leap year.
A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4 but not by
100, or it is divisible by 400.
(year % 4 == 0 && year % 100 != 0) || (year % 400
== 0)
LeapYear
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Problem: Lottery
Write a program that randomly generates a lottery of a twodigit number, prompts the user to enter a two-digit number,
and determines whether the user wins according to the
following rule:
• If the user input matches the lottery in exact order, the
award is $10,000.
• If the user input matches the lottery, the award is
$3,000.
• If one digit in the user input matches a digit in the
lottery, the award is $1,000.
Lottery
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switch Statements
The switch statement in Java are shorthand for a certain kind of if
statement. It is not uncommon to se a stack of if statements all
related to the same quantity like this.
if (x == 0) doSomething0();
else if (x == 1) doSomething1();
else if (x == 2) doSomething2();
else if (x == 3) doSomething3();
else if (x == 4) doSomething4();
else doSomethingElse();
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The Switch statement in Java
Java has a shorthand for these types of multiple if statements, the
switch-case statement. Here's how you'd write the above using a
switch-case:
switch (status) {
case 0: compute taxes for single filers;
break;
case 1: compute taxes for married file jointly;
break;
case 2: compute taxes for married file separately;
break;
case 3: compute taxes for head of household;
break;
default: System.out.println("Errors: invalid status");
System.exit(0);
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switch Statement Flow Chart
status is 0
Compute tax for single filers
break
Compute tax for married file jointly
break
Compute tax for married file separatly
break
Compute tax for head of household
break
status is 1
status is 2
status is 3
default
Default actions
Next Statement
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switch Statement Rules
The switch-expression
must yield a value of char,
byte, short, or int type and
must always be enclosed in
parentheses.
The value1, ..., and valueN must
have the same data type as the
value of the switch-expression.
The resulting statements in the
case statement are executed when
the value in the case statement
matches the value of the switchexpression. Note that value1, ...,
and valueN are constant
expressions, meaning that they
cannot contain variables in the
expression, such as 1 + x.
switch (switch-expression) {
case value1: statement(s)1;
break;
case value2: statement(s)2;
break;
…
case valueN: statement(s)N;
break;
default: statement(s)-for-default;
}
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switch Statement Rules
The keyword break is optional,
but it should be used at the end of
each case in order to terminate the
remainder of the switch
statement. If the break statement
is not present, the next case
statement will be executed.
The default case, which is
optional, can be used to perform
actions when none of the
specified cases matches the
switch-expression.
switch (switch-expression) {
case value1: statement(s)1;
break;
case value2: statement(s)2;
break;
…
case valueN: statement(s)N;
break;
default: statement(s)-for-default;
}
The case statements are executed in sequential
order, but the order of the cases (including the
default case) does not matter. However, it is good
programming style to follow the logical sequence
of the cases and place the default case at the end.
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The switch Statement
Unlike if-then and if-then-else statements, the switch
statement can have a number of possible execution
paths. A switch works with the byte, short, char, and
int primitive data types. It also works with enumerated
types, the String class, and a few special Classes that
wrap certain primitive types: Character, Byte, Short,
and integer .
 The following code example, Switch Demo, declares
an int named month whose value represents a month.
The code displays the name of the month, based on the
value of month, using the switch statement.

The Switch Statement – Oracle web link
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animation
Trace switch statement
Suppose ch is 'a':
switch
case
case
case
}
(ch)
'a':
'b':
'c':
{
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
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animation
Trace switch statement
ch is 'a':
switch
case
case
case
}
(ch)
'a':
'b':
'c':
{
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute this line
switch
case
case
case
}
(ch)
'a':
'b':
'c':
{
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute this line
switch
case
case
case
}
(ch)
'a':
'b':
'c':
{
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute this line
switch
case
case
case
}
(ch)
'a':
'b':
'c':
{
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute next statement
switch
case
case
case
}
(ch)
'a':
'b':
'c':
{
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
System.out.println(ch);
Next statement;
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animation
Trace switch statement
Suppose ch is 'a':
switch (ch) {
case 'a': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'b': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'c': System.out.println(ch);
}
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animation
Trace switch statement
ch is 'a':
switch (ch) {
case 'a': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'b': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'c': System.out.println(ch);
}
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute this line
switch (ch) {
case 'a': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'b': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'c': System.out.println(ch);
}
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute this line
switch (ch) {
case 'a': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'b': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'c': System.out.println(ch);
}
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animation
Trace switch statement
Execute next statement
switch (ch) {
case 'a': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'b': System.out.println(ch);
break;
case 'c': System.out.println(ch);
}
Next statement;
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Sorting three integers
public class Exercise3_8 {
public static void main(String[] args) {
java.util.Scanner input = new java.util.Scanner(System.in);
// Enter three numbers
System.out.print("Enter three integers: ");
int num1 = input.nextInt();
int num2 = input.nextInt();
int num3 = input.nextInt();
if (num1 > num2) {
int temp = num1;
num1 = num2;
num2 = temp;
Video - Sorting
}
three integers
if (num2 > num3) {
int temp = num2;
num2 = num3;
num3 = temp;
}
if (num1 > num2) {
int temp = num1;
num1 = num2;
num2 = temp;
}
System.out.println("The
numbers Eighth
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+ num1 + " " + num2 + " " + num3);
Conditional Operator
if (x > 0)
y=1
else
y = -1;
is equivalent to
y = (x > 0) ? 1 : -1;
(boolean-expression) ? expression1 : expression2
Ternary operator
Binary operator
Unary operator
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Conditional Operator
if (num % 2 == 0)
System.out.println(num + “is even”);
else
System.out.println(num + “is odd”);
System.out.println(
(num % 2 == 0)? num + “is even” :
num + “is odd”);
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Formatting Output
Use the printf statement.
System.out.printf(format, items);
Where format is a string that may consist of substrings and
format specifiers. A format specifier specifies how an item
should be displayed. An item may be a numeric value,
character, boolean value, or a string. Each specifier begins
with a percent sign.
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Frequently-Used Specifiers
Specifier Output
Example
%b
a boolean value
true or false
%c
a character
'a'
%d
a decimal integer
200
%f
a floating-point number
45.460000
%e
a number in standard scientific notation
4.556000e+01
%s
a string
"Java is cool"
int count = 5;
items
double amount = 45.56;
System.out.printf("count is %d and amount is %f", count, amount);
display
count is 5 and amount is 45.560000
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Operator Precedence












var++, var-+, - (Unary plus and minus), ++var,--var
(type) Casting
! (Not)
*, /, % (Multiplication, division, and remainder)
+, - (Binary addition and subtraction)
<, <=, >, >= (Comparison)
==, !=; (Equality)
^ (Exclusive OR)
&& (Conditional AND) Short-circuit AND
|| (Conditional OR) Short-circuit OR
=, +=, -=, *=, /=, %= (Assignment operator)
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Operator Precedence and Associativity
The expression in the parentheses is evaluated first.
(Parentheses can be nested, in which case the expression
in the inner parentheses is executed first.) When
evaluating an expression without parentheses, the
operators are applied according to the precedence rule and
the associativity rule.
If operators with the same precedence are next to each
other, their associativity determines the order of
evaluation. All binary operators except assignment
operators are left-associative.
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Operator Associativity
When two operators with the same precedence
are evaluated, the associativity of the operators
determines the order of evaluation. All binary
operators except assignment operators are leftassociative.
a – b + c – d is equivalent to ((a – b) + c) – d
Assignment operators are right-associative.
Therefore, the expression
a = b += c = 5 is equivalent to a = (b += (c = 5))
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Example
Applying the operator precedence and associativity rule,
the expression 3 + 4 * 4 > 5 * (4 + 3) - 1 is evaluated as
follows:
3 + 4 * 4 > 5 * (4 + 3) - 1
3 + 4 * 4 > 5 * 7 – 1
3 + 16 > 5 * 7 – 1
(1) inside parentheses first
(2) multiplication
(3) multiplication
3 + 16 > 35 – 1
19 > 35 – 1
19 > 34
false
(4) addition
(5) subtraction
(6) greater than
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(GUI) Confirmation Dialogs
int option = JOptionPane.showConfirmDialog
(null, "Continue");
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Problem: Guessing Birth Date
The program can guess your birth date. Run
to see how it works.
= 19
+
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17 19 21 23
25 27 29 31
Set1
2
10
18
26
3
11
19
27
6
14
22
30
Set2
7
15
23
31
4 5 6 7
12 13 14 15
20 21 22 23
28 29 30 31
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15
24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Set3
Set4
GuessBirthDateUsingConfirmationDialog
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Set5
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