Re: Euros to dollars

From: Bjorn Abelli (DoNotSpam.bjorn_abelli_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/13/05 

Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:33:20 +0100

"Cappy" wrote...

> I'm a begginner. Please help.
> I need to write some code that will convert eruos to dollars. I was
> hoping that someone could push me in the right direction.

1. Define the problem

The "problem" seems pre-defined...

2. Outline the solution

How would you calculate it *without* a computer program? Write down *that*
solution...

3. Develop the outline into an algorithm

Exhange the variables in your equation to program variables.
Let constants be literals to begin with.

4. Test the algorithm for correctness

If you can't do it by hand, you'll probably not be able to make a program
for it either.

5. Code the algorithm into a specific programming language

So, code it in Java...

Use primitive datatypes for the variables, and exchange the literals to
constants.

6. Run the program on the computer
7. Document and maintain the program

// Bjorn A

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