/hamster-test-5-0-3

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Exercise Sheet 01

The first exercise will get you to know the Hamster Simulator – a Mini Programming World with a protagonist named Paule. Paule is a hamster that can be controlled programmatically. Starting with the basic implementation you see in this repository, you will learn how to implement new features throughout the course.

How to use

To install Java, set up your Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and clone the repository into your workspace, please follow the instructions in "exercise sheet, Part 0 - Preparation".

Run the project in IntelliJ

  • First, make sure again to have the correct Java version set in your project: Go to File > Project Structure... In Project Settings > Project > SDK select Java 17.
  • In the menu, Go to Run > Edit Configurations..., click on the plus icon and select Application.
  • Give it a name, e.g., "HasterSimulator"
  • Now, you have to select the Main class, i.e., the starting point for running the application. To do so, under Build and Run, click on Main class (or the dollar sign to the right) and select the class FirstHamsterGameApp.
  • Start the Hamster Simulator by hitting the "Play Button" in the top right corner or in the menu under Run > Run 'HamsterSimulator'.

Run the project in Eclipse

  • First, make sure again to have the correct Java version set in your project: Go to Eclipse > Preferences > Java > Compiler and set the Compiler compliance level to 17.
  • Start the Hamster Simulator by hitting the "Play Button" in the top left corner or in the menu under Run > Run.

Run the project via command line:

  • Make sure to have set the correct Java version. Test with running java -version
  • Start app using Maven: mvn compile exec:java