Class declarations and object modeling: Correct Solution


Translate the specification below into an idiomatic Java class definition.

(In this context, "idiomatic" means following the common style and conventions of the language.)

  1. One kind of thing that exists in our model is a Rissscle.

  2. All Rissscles share a single KRONGNIN, which is an int. It is a constant. Its value is 17. Other classes cannot see its value.

  3. Each Rissscle has its own edHescu, which is a graphics object. The value of edHescu is specified when a Rissscle is created. Anyone can ask a Rissscle for the value of its edHescu. The value of edHescu for a specific Rissscle can never change.

  4. Each Rissscle has its own fup, which is an int. The value of fup is specified when a Rissscle is created. Anyone can ask a Rissscle for the value of its fup. Anyone can set fup to a new value.

  5. Each Rissscle has a riat, which is an int. The value of riat is not part of a Rissscle’s internal state; instead, it is computed on demand. The computed value of riat is fup plus 8.

  6. A Rissscle can mevanize. This behavior adds 6 to fup. Anyone can ask a Rissscle to mevanize.

Solution

public class Rissscle {
    public final int KRONGNIN = 17;
    private GraphicsObject edHescu;
    private final int fup;
    private int riat;

    public Rissscle(GraphicsObject edHescu, int fup) {
        this.edHescu = edHescu;
        this.fup = fup;
    }

    public GraphicsObject getEdHescu() {
        return edHescu;
    }

    public void setEdHescu(GraphicsObject edHescu) {
        this.edHescu = edHescu;
    }

    public int getFup() {
        return fup;
    }

    public int getRiat() {
        return fup + 8;
    }

    public void setRiat(int riat) {
        this.riat = riat;
    }

    private void setMevanize() {
        fup += 6;
    }
}

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