Prog Meth Java Project - Solitaire Game

This project is a Solitaire game developed as part of the Program Methodology course. The game is implemented in Java and aims to demonstrate core programming principles, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.

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Table of Contents

• Overview
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Usage
• License

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Overview

This project is a Solitaire game developed to showcase various programming methodologies taught in the Program Methodology course. The game is designed to provide a fun and educational way to practice programming concepts like control flow, data structures, and object-oriented programming in Java.

The game follows the classic Solitaire rules where players must arrange cards in a particular order, and the game continues until the player either wins or the game ends. This project utilizes JavaFX for the user interface and various object-oriented programming techniques to create a dynamic and interactive game environment.

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Features

• Interactive Gameplay: Players can interact with the game using a set of predefined controls.
• Object-Oriented Design: The game utilizes classes, inheritance, and polymorphism for clear and maintainable code.
• Randomized Card Dealing: Cards are shuffled and dealt randomly for every new game.
• Scoring System: Players can track their performance through a scoring system.
• Simple User Interface: A basic user interface displays the game state, allowing players to drag and drop cards and view their progress.

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Technologies Used

• Programming Language: Java
• Libraries: JavaFX (for GUI)
• Development Environment: Any Java IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse)

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Module Path

This project is modularized and requires setting the correct module path to run properly. It uses the Java module system introduced in Java 9, along with JavaFX libraries.

Prerequisites

• You must have Java 21 or later installed on your machine. You can download it from Oracle's website or use a package manager like Homebrew for macOS.

• You will also need the JavaFX SDK. Download it from the official JavaFX website or download directly from Gluon.

Steps to Run:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/earntt/prog-meth-java-project.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd prog-meth-java-project

3. Ensure JavaFX JARs are in a folder: Place all the required JavaFX JAR files (e.g., javafx-base.jar, javafx-controls.jar, javafx.fxml.jar, etc.) into a single folder. For example:

   C:\Program Files\Java\javafx-sdk-21.0.2\lib

4. Run the JAR file: You can run the JAR file using the following command:

   java --module-path "C:\Program Files\Java\javafx-sdk-21.0.2\lib" --add-modules javafx.base,javafx.controls,javafx.fxml,javafx.graphics,javafx.media,javafx.swing,javafx.web -jar Prog-Meth-Project.jar

   Explanation:

   • --module-path specifies the folder where the JavaFX JAR files are located.
   • --add-modules includes the necessary JavaFX modules (you can adjust this list based on your project’s needs).

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to interact with the game.

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Usage

• Start the Solitaire game by running the Prog-Meth-Project.jar file.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to interact with the game.
• Use the controls to arrange the cards according to Solitaire rules. The game will display messages based on your actions and provide feedback.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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