RectangleDimensionsApp: Java Console Application

Project Overview

This Java console application prompts the user for the width and height of a rectangle, calculates the area, and displays the results. It includes a Rectangle class with methods to set dimensions, compute the area, and print the values. A test class demonstrates the functionality.

Features

• User Input: Prompts the user to input the width and height of a rectangle.
• Area Calculation: Computes the area of the rectangle based on user input.
• Result Display: Displays the calculated area to the user.
• Rectangle Class: Encapsulates the properties and methods related to rectangle dimensions and area calculation.
• Test Class: Demonstrates the functionality of the Rectangle class.

Project Structure

Main Components:

1. Java Source Files: Located in the src folder.
   • Rectangle.java: Contains methods to set dimensions, compute the area, and print the values.
   • RectangleTest.java: Demonstrates the functionality of the Rectangle class.
2. Dependencies: Managed in the lib folder.
3. Compiled Output: Generated in the bin folder by default.

Getting Started

Prerequisites:

• Visual Studio Code (latest version)
• Java Development Kit (JDK)

Steps to Run the Project:

1. Open the Project:

   • Open Visual Studio Code.
   • Select File > Open Folder.
   • Navigate to the RectangleDimensionsApp folder and open it.

2. Run the Project:

   • Open a Java file from the src folder.
   • Click the Run button in the top-right corner of the editor or press F5.

Dependency Management:

• Use the JAVA PROJECTS view in Visual Studio Code to manage your dependencies. More details can be found here.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.