Assignment Compiler Project

Simplify your assignment compilation process and make your CSE111 submissions effortless!

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Welcome to the Assignment Compiler Project repository! This project is mainly focused on BRACU's CSE111 Programming Language II course's assignment submission, to help us ease the task of copying and pasting numerous assignment files into one text file, which is the only valid and accepted format of assignment submission for this course.

This project provides a utility to compile multiple assignment files into a single .txt file with proper formatting, adhering to university submission requirements. The program is designed to save time, ensure consistency, and reduce manual errors.

Table of Contents

• Project Features
• Project Availability
• Used Packages and Technologies
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Running the Program
• Demo Output File Example
• Contributing
• License

Project Features

• File Compilation: Combines multiple assignment files into a single .txt file with proper formatting. Each task is separated by comments like // TASK 1, // TASK 2.

• Input Flexibility: The program allows you to specify which files to include in the compiled document.

• Automated Naming Convention: Automatically names the output file using a standard format (Assignment XX_Your-ID_Your-Name.txt).

• File Type Support: Supports multiple file extensions, including Java, Python, C, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and others. You can modify the supported file extensions directly in the code. The current supported extensions are:

  String[] validExtensions = {
      "java", "txt", "py", "cpp", "c", "cs", "js", "ts", "html", "css", "xml", "json"
  };

• Subdirectory Handling: The program can process files in subdirectories, making it easier to handle projects with complex folder structures. However, it is highly recommended to keep all files in the main directory of the provided path, as issues might occur if files are spread across multiple subdirectories.

• Automated Task Sequence Detection: Automatically detects numbered task sequences (e.g., Task 1, Task 2 or task1, task2 or Task-01, Task-02 etc.) from file names. If the sequence is not in order, you can manually input or reorder the tasks in the correct sequence.

• Error Handling: Validates input files to ensure they exist and are formatted correctly.

• Tailored for BRAC University: Specifically designed to assist students in BRAC University's CSE111 - Programming Language II course. The utility simplifies the task of combining multiple assignment files into the .txt format, which is the only valid and accepted format for assignment submissions in this course.

• Future GUI Support: Plans for a graphical user interface to simplify the process further.

Project Availability

This project is currently a local utility tool and does not have a live deployment. Follow the instructions in the Installation and Running the Program sections to use it.

Used Packages and Technologies

• Java:

  • For the core implementation of the utility.
  • Utilized packages for file handling:
    • java.io.File: To handle file paths, check file existence, and create files or directories.
    • java.util.Scanner: For reading file contents and accepting user inputs during runtime.
    • java.io.FileWriter and java.io.BufferedWriter: For writing formatted outputs to a text file.
  • java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicInteger: For thread-safe counting of task numbers during file processing.

• OOP Design Patterns: Encapsulated file handling and processing logic for clean and modular code.

• Command-Line Interface (CLI): Provides a simple interface to interact with the tool.

Prerequisites

• JDK 11 or higher
• A text editor or IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Tanzeebul-Tamim/Assignment-Compiler.git
   cd Assignment-Compiler

2. Create a bin directory to store compiled .class files:

   mkdir bin

3. Compile the Java source files:

   javac -d bin src/Main.java src/main/*.java

Running the Program

1. Navigate to the bin directory:

   cd bin

2. Run the program:

   java Main

3. Follow the prompts:

   When you run the program, you’ll be guided through several input steps. Here's what to expect:

   • Enter Your Name:
     You’ll be asked to input your name. The program automatically corrects improper naming conventions. For example, if you enter something like tANzEEBuL tAMiM , it will be converted to the proper format: Tanzeebul Tamim.

   • Enter Your ID:
     You’ll then be prompted to enter your 8-digit student ID (e.g., 24100000). The program verifies the ID to ensure a valid ID is provided.

   • Enter the Assignment Number:
     You’ll be asked to input the assignment number, such as 3 for Assignment 03. The program supports assignment numbers ranging from 1 to 15. Make sure to input a valid number within this range.

   • Enter the Path to Your Assignment Folder:
     The program requires the folder path where your assignment files are stored. You can copy the file path directly from your file explorer:

     Windows:

     
     • Right-click the folder containing your assignment files in your file explorer.
     • Select "Copy as path" to copy the full folder path.
     • (e.g., C:\Users\Tamim\Documents\Assignments\OOP_Tasks)

     macOS:

     
     • Right-click the folder containing your assignment files in Finder.
     • Select "Copy 'FolderName' as Pathname" to copy the path directly.
     • (e.g., /Users/tamim/Documents/Assignments/OOP_Tasks)

     Linux:

     
     • Right-click the folder containing your assignment files in your file manager (e.g., KDE Dolphin).
     • Select "Copy Location" to copy the full folder path.
     • (e.g., /home/tamim/Documents/Assignments/OOP_Tasks)

     After copying the path, paste it directly into the program's terminal/console.

   • Important Considerations for File Organization:
     When using the Assignment Compiler, it’s crucial to ensure your files are properly organized before you input the directory path. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

     1. Dedicated Folder for Assignment Files:
        Place all your assignment files in a single, dedicated folder. Avoid including unrelated files such as documents, images, or irrelevant executables in the same directory. This helps the program focus only on the relevant files and prevents unnecessary processing errors.

     2. Verify File Relevance:
        Double-check that all the files in the folder are part of your assignment. This reduces the risk of mistakenly including irrelevant or incomplete files in the output.

     3. File Naming Sequence:
        For best results, name your files in a sequential order, such as:

        • Task-01, Task-02, etc.
        • Or task1, task2, etc.
        • Even Task_01, Task_02 works.

        This naming convention allows the program to automatically detect the correct order of tasks.

     4. Manual Sequencing (If Needed):
        If your files are not named sequentially or don’t follow a consistent pattern, the program will prompt you to manually arrange the task order. This ensures that your final output file is properly structured, sequenced, and adheres to the assignment submission requirements.

        Note: In the OOP tasks assigned by our university, class names often don’t follow any naming sequence. Instead, they use random names that are relevant to the task (e.g., Circle, Employee, BankAccount). This makes manual sequencing especially important to ensure that the tasks are arranged correctly before generating the output file.

Following these steps will ensure a smooth file compilation process.

Demo Output File Example

Here is a sample output generated by the program:

File Name:

Assignment 03_24100000_Tanzeebul Tamim.txt

File Content:

// TASK 1
public class Task1 {
    public static void main (String [] args) {
         //This is a DEMO
        System.out.println("Task 1");
    }
}


// TASK 2
public class Task2 {
    public static void main (String [] args) {
         //This is a DEMO
        System.out.println("Task 2");
    }
}


// TASK 3
public class Task3 {
    public static void main (String [] args) {
         //This is a DEMO
        System.out.println("Task 3");
    }
}

This sample demonstrates how tasks are numbered and formatted consistently, ensuring compliance with BRAC University's assignment submission requirements. The program handles task numbering, file naming, and proper organization for effortless submissions.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether it's bug fixes, feature enhancements, or new ideas, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.