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Welcome to Java Frameworks! This is an opportunity for students to implement user interfaces and learn to leverage existing frameworks, assets, and content for object-oriented programming. FOR SPECIFIC TASK INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ASSESSMENT, PLEASE REFER TO THE COURSE PAGE.
For this project, you will use the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) link in the web links section of this assessment to install the IDE, IntelliJ IDEA (Ultimate Edition). All relevant links are on the course page. Please refer to the course of study for specific links. You will sign up for a free student license using your WGU.edu email address. Please see the “IntelliJ Ultimate Edition Instructions” attachment for instructions on how do this. Next you will download the “Inventory Management Application Template Code” provided in the web links section and open it in IntelliJ IDEA (Ultimate Edition). You will upload this project to a private external GitLab repository and backup regularly. As a part of this, you have been provided with a base code (starting point).
- How to clone a project to IntelliJ using Git?
Ensure that you have Git installed on your system and that IntelliJ is installed using Toolbox. Make sure that you are using version 2022.3.2. Once this has been confirmed, click the clone button and use the 'IntelliJ IDEA (HTTPS)' button. This will open IntelliJ with a prompt to clone the proejct. Save it in a safe location for the directory and press clone. IntelliJ will prompt you for your credentials. Enter in your WGU Credentials and the project will be cloned onto your local machine.
- How to create a branch and start Development?
- GitLab method
Press the '+' button located near your branch name. In the dropdown list, press the 'New branch' button. This will allow you to create a name for your branch. Once the branch has been named, you can select 'Create Branch' to push the branch to your repository.
- IntelliJ method
In IntelliJ, Go to the 'Git' button on the top toolbar. Select the new branch option and create a name for the branch. Make sure checkout branch is selected and press create. You can now add a commit message and push the new branch to the local repo.
If you need additional support, please navigate to the course page and reach out to your course instructor.
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