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CS 1103-01 - AY2025-T2
2. Programming Assignment Unit 6

Programming Assignment Unit 6

Completion requirements
To do: Make a submission
Opened: Thursday, 19 December 2024, 12:05 AM
Due: Thursday, 26 December 2024, 11:55 PM

Assignment Title: Generic Library Catalog

This assignment assesses your ability to apply generic classes and methods to
create a versatile library catalog that can handle different types of items. It
evaluates your understanding of generic concepts in the context of a real-world
application.

Assignment Instructions

Scenario: Consider you have been asked to develop a generic library

catalog in Java that can store and manage different types of library
items.

You are tasked with utilizing generic classes and methods to ensure flexibility
and code reusability.

Requirements:

1. Generic Catalog Class:

a. Implement a generic catalog class that can store information

about library items (e.g., books, DVDs, magazines).
b. Ensure that the catalog works seamlessly with different types
of items by using generics.

2. Library Item Class:

a. Create a generic LibraryItem class with attributes such

as title, author, and itemID
b. Ensure that the LibraryItem class is compatible with the
generic catalog.

3. Library Operations:
 a. Develop methods within the generic catalog to add a new
library item, remove an item, and retrieve item details.
b. Implement error handling to manage scenarios such as
attempting to remove a non-existent item.

4. User Interface:

a. Create a simple command-line interface for users to interact

with the library catalog.
b. Allow users to add a new library item, remove an item, and
view the current catalog.

5. Testing:

a. Implement comprehensive testing for your generic catalog

and LibraryItem class.
b. Test scenarios should include adding and removing items, ensuring the
catalog works with various types of library items.

Guidelines

 Utilize generic classes and methods to create a flexible and reusable

library catalog.
 Focus on code modularity and reusability by using generics effectively.
 Implement exception handling to manage unexpected scenarios
gracefully.
 Provide clear and concise comments and documentation for your code.

Deliverables

1. Java Program Source Code:

 Submit a well documented source code.

 Implement generic classes and methods for creating generic library
catalog.

2. Output Screenshot:

 Provide a screenshot of the program's output.

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Implementation of Generic Class: Implement a generic catalog class that

can store information about library items. Ensure seamless compatibility
with different types of items using generics.
2. Implementation of Generic Methods: Create a
generic LibraryItem class with attributes such as title, author,
and itemID. Ensure compatibility with the generic catalog.
3. Library operations: Develop methods in the generic catalog to add a
new library item, remove an item, and retrieve item details.
4. Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage scenarios such as
attempting to remove a non-existent item. Errors should be handled
gracefully with clear messages.
5. Logic and Computation.
6. Program Flow and Structure.
7. Output.
8. Code style and readability.

Submission Instructions

 Read the rubric on how you are going to be graded before you start to
work on this assignment.
 Remember to use appropriate variable names and follow best practices of
coding. Please provide a screenshot of the outputs. Submit the
assignment in MS Word or PDF file.

This assignment will be assessed by your instructor using the rubric

below.
The code:

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Scanner;

// Generic Library Item Class

class LibraryItem<T> {
private T title;
 private String author;
private String itemID;

public LibraryItem(T title, String author, String itemID) {

this.title = title;
this.author = author;
this.itemID = itemID;
}

public T getTitle() {
return title;
}

public String getAuthor() {

return author;
}

public String getItemID() {

return itemID;
}
}

// Generic Catalog Class

class Catalog<T> {
private List<LibraryItem<T>> items;

public Catalog() {
items = new ArrayList<>();
}

public void addItem(LibraryItem<T> item) {

items.add(item);
System.out.println("Item added: " + item.getTitle());
}

public void removeItem(String itemID) {

LibraryItem<T> itemToRemove = null;
for (LibraryItem<T> item : items) {
if (item.getItemID().equals(itemID)) {
itemToRemove = item;
break;
}
}
if (itemToRemove != null) {
items.remove(itemToRemove);
System.out.println("Item removed: " + itemToRemove.getTitle());
} else {
System.out.println("Error: Item with ID " + itemID + " not found.");
}
}

public void viewItems() {

if (items.isEmpty()) {
System.out.println("No items in the catalog.");
} else {
for (LibraryItem<T> item : items) {
 System.out.println("Title: " + item.getTitle() + ", Author: " + item.getAuthor() + ", ID:
" + item.getItemID());
}
}
}

public List<LibraryItem<T>> getItems() {

return items;
}
}

// Main Class
public class Main {
public static void main(String[] args) {
Catalog<String> catalog = new Catalog<>();
Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
String command;

System.out.println("Welcome to the Library Catalog!");

do {
System.out.println("Enter a command: add, remove, view, or exit");
command = scanner.nextLine();

switch (command.toLowerCase()) {
case "add":
System.out.print("Enter title: ");
String title = scanner.nextLine();
System.out.print("Enter author: ");
String author = scanner.nextLine();
 System.out.print("Enter item ID: ");
String itemID = scanner.nextLine();
LibraryItem<String> newItem = new LibraryItem<>(title, author, itemID);
catalog.addItem(newItem);
break;

case "remove":
System.out.print("Enter item ID to remove: ");
String removeID = scanner.nextLine();
catalog.removeItem(removeID);
break;

case "view":
catalog.viewItems();
break;

case "exit":
System.out.println("Exiting the catalog. Goodbye!");
break;

default:
System.out.println("Invalid command. Try again.");
}
} while (!command.equalsIgnoreCase("exit"));

scanner.close();
}
}
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The Outputs:
Welcome to the Library Catalog!
Enter a command: add, remove, view, or exit
add
Enter title: Alaa (My journey)
Enter author: Alaa Hamood
Enter item ID: 3158
Item added: Alaa (My journey)
Enter a command: add, remove, view, or exit
view
Title: Alaa (My journey) , Author: Alaa Hamood, ID: 3158
Enter a command: add, remove, view, or exit
remove
Enter item ID to remove: 3158
Item removed: Alaa (My journey)
Enter a command: add, remove, view, or exit
exit
Exiting the catalog. Goodbye!

=== Code Execution Successful ===

1. LibraryItem Class (Generic):
This class defines a blueprint for storing information about library items. It uses generics to make
it flexible for different item types (books, movies, etc.).
 Properties:
o title: Holds the title of the item (e.g., a book title or movie title).
o author: Stores the author's name (for books) or director's name (for movies). Since
you designed it to be generic, it can handle different types of creators based on the
item type.
o itemID: A unique identifier for the library item.
  Constructor:
o LibraryItem(title, author, itemID): This constructor initializes a new LibraryItem
object with the provided title, author, and item ID.
 Methods:
o getTitle(): Returns the title of the item.
o getAuthor(): Returns the author or creator name (depending on the item type).
o getItemID(): Returns the unique item ID.
2. Catalog Class (Generic):
This class represents the library catalog itself. It also leverages generics to manage different item
types.
 Property:
o items: An ArrayList to store LibraryItem objects, essentially the collection of
items in the catalog.
 Constructor:
o Catalog(): Initializes a new Catalog object with an empty ArrayList for items.
 Methods:
o addItem(item): Adds a new LibraryItem object (item) to the catalog's items list. It
also prints a confirmation message upon successful addition.
o removeItem(itemID): Attempts to remove an item from the catalog based on the
provided itemID. It iterates through the items list, searching for a matching ID. If
found, it removes the item and prints a confirmation message. Otherwise, it prints
an error message indicating the item wasn't found.
o viewItems(): Displays all items currently in the catalog. If the catalog is empty, it
prints a message stating there are no items. Otherwise, it iterates through the items
list and prints details (title, author, ID) for each item.
o getItems(): Returns a copy of the items list (to avoid modifying the original list).
3. Main Class:
This class is the entry point for the program and provides a user interface for interacting with the
library catalog.
 Main Method:
1. Creates a new Catalog object (catalog) to manage the library items.
2. Initializes a Scanner object (scanner) to read user input.
 3. Introduces a loop (do-while) to keep the program running until the user exits.
 Inside the loop:
 Prints a menu prompting the user to enter a command ("add",
"remove", "view", or "exit").
 Reads the user's command using scanner.nextLine().
 Uses a switch statement to handle different commands:
 "add": Prompts the user for item details (title, author, ID),
creates a new LibraryItem object, and adds it to the catalog
using catalog.addItem().
 "remove": Prompts the user for the item ID to remove and
calls catalog.removeItem() to attempt removal.
 "view": Calls catalog.viewItems() to display all items in the
catalog.
 "exit": Prints an exit message and breaks out of the loop,
ending the program.
 If the command is invalid, it displays an error message.
Overall:
This code effectively utilizes generics to create a flexible library catalog that can handle various
item types. The LibraryItem class provides a generic structure for storing item information, while
the Catalog class manages the collection of items and offers functionalities for adding, removing,
and viewing them. The Main class provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with the
catalog.

 Java Program Source Code:

 Output Screenshot:
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