Translating English to Geek
This assignment tests your ability to describe a user interface and the objects it contains using Geek, the precise language of a programmer.
Note that you must do this assignment in a group of at least two people. I will not accept individual submissions. The intent is that you talk about your answers with others and come up with a consensus. You need to use these terms actively rather than just listening to others.
The following English language statements describe the user interface of a payroll program. Translate each of them into Geek. (I did the first one to help you get started).
- English: The user interface has two buttons.
Geek: Two of the objects in the user interface are instances of the class Button.
- English: The line at the top of the form says "Generalized payroll program with a combo box and validity checking".
Geek:
- English: One button says "Calculate Pay".
Geek:
- English: The form is turquoise.
Geek:
- English: The buttons are orange.
Geek:
- English: The object that says "Stop" is a Button.
Geek:
- English: The letters are all black.
Geek:
- English: It says "Payroll with Variable Tax Rate" in the middle of the top of the form.
Geek:
- English: The initial tax rate is zero.
Geek:
The following questions refer to a simple greeting program. As you see below, I have given each object on the form a name.
Translate the following from English to Geek using the names of the objects when you refer to them. (I will do the first one to get you started).
- English: The button on the left says "Greet."
Geek: The value of the Text property of btnGreet is "Greet."
- English: The other button says "Clear".
Geek:
- English: The area used for output is blank to start with.
Geek: