JUSTIN'S PROGRAMMING JOURNEY

🔢 Generating the Fibonacci Sequence in Java: A Beginner’s Guide to Patterned Progression 📌 Introduction There’s something magical about patterns in numbers — and the Fibonacci Sequence is one of the most fascinating examples. It shows up in nature, architecture, art, and computer science. But how can we bring this iconic sequence to life using Java? In this post, we explore a simple Java program that prints out the Fibonacci series up to a number provided by the user. It's an excellent beginner-level project that shows off the beauty of logic, looping, and pattern recognition in programming. 🎯 Objective The goal of this program is straightforward: ✅ Ask the user for a number. ✅ Use that number to print a series of Fibonacci values. ✅ Display the result neatly in the console. The program uses Java’s Scanner class to accept input, and then leverages a simple for loop to generate the sequence. Behind the scenes, it applies the classic formula: Next Number = P...

✍️ Mastering Java Loops by Summing Odd Numbers 🔑 Introduction If you're diving into Java and trying to get a grip on for loops and arithmetic logic , there’s no better exercise than summing a sequence of numbers. But not just any numbers — the odd ones . In this mini Java project, I wrote a simple program that calculates the sum of the first 20 odd numbers using a for loop. It’s a clean and powerful example of how conditional number sequences work in code. Let’s break it down — what it does, why it matters, and how it connects to real-world programming. 🔍 The Goal The purpose of this program is simple: 👉 Add up the first 20 odd numbers and display their total. That’s it. No input needed from the user — just pure, logical execution. But beneath that simplicity lies a core Java concept: how to manipulate loop conditions to work with specific number patterns. 🧩 How the System Works Here’s what the program does: It initializes a variable sum to 0 — this will store the runnin...

 Java Multiplication Table Program 🧑🏾‍💻 Introduction Every programmer starts somewhere — and there’s no better place to begin than with a tool you’ve used since grade school: the multiplication table. In this Java project, I built a simple but powerful Multiplication Table Generator . It prompts the user for a number and prints its full table up to 12. This program demonstrates the magic of for loops and the use of Scanner to make code interactive. This is the type of program that helps solidify your understanding of iteration, input/output, and basic logic flow . 🔍 Purpose of the Program The goal is to help users quickly see the multiplication table of any number between 1 and 12. Whether you're a student trying to memorize tables or a teacher creating a quick tool for practice — this program gets the job done. It’s a great example of how programming brings everyday math to life . ⚙️ How the System Works Let’s break down the steps: The program welcomes the user and asks th...

🔁 Creating an Interactive Java Program to Display Days and Months 🧑🏾‍💻 Introduction Every great software journey begins with understanding how to communicate with users . Whether it’s through a GUI, a mobile app, or a simple command-line interface — a responsive, interactive program always stands out. In this project, we build a loop-driven Java program that allows users to display either the days of the week or the months of the year , over and over again — without restarting. It's a console-based tool powered by Scanner and switch statements, perfect for beginners looking to master user input, logic control, and iteration . 🛠️ What This Program Does This Java program allows the user to: Choose whether they want to view: The days of the week , or The months of the year Enter a number: From 1 to 7 to display a weekday From 1 to 12 to display a month Repeat this process infinitely , until they decide to terminate the program manually (via keyboard...

Leap Year Checker in Java How to Tell if a Year is Special Introduction Time isn’t just about clocks — it’s about calendars. And in that calendar? One sneaky little trick we humans use to keep things aligned with the Earth’s orbit is the leap year . This blog post dives into a simple but practical Java program I created that checks whether a given year is a leap year or not. Using the Scanner class to accept input directly from users, this program is built with real-life functionality in mind. Whether you’re building a date-tracking system, working with birthdays, or just learning Java, understanding how to handle leap years is a must. What Is a Leap Year Anyway? A leap year is a year that has 366 days instead of the usual 365. The extra day — February 29 — is added to keep our calendar in sync with the Earth’s orbit. Here's how the leap year rule works: A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4 But it is not a leap year if it's divisible by 100 Unles...

A Smarter Way to Classify Life Stages   Introduction Age is more than just a number — it's a marker of life’s progress, from the cradle to the grand stage of elderhood. Whether you’re designing healthcare apps, educational systems, or user-personalized experiences, understanding where someone is in life matters. That’s exactly why I built this Age Checker program in Java — a tool that accurately classifies individuals based on their age, using official medical and sociological standards. No guessing, no vague categories — just precise, respectful, and informative classifications that cover everyone from Toddler  to supercentenarians . What the Program Does The Age Checker takes a user’s input (their age in years), runs it through a structured classification system, and displays a message telling them what life stage they’re in — like “Toddler,” “Young Adult,” “Mature Adult,” or “Octogenarian.” The purpose? To simulate a real-world age classification system, the kind used in ...

  🎓 Building a Java Grading System for IPAM, University of Sierra Leone 🔸 Intro: Why This Matters At IPAM, grades aren’t just numbers—they’re defining moments. And honestly? Manually calculating grades is outdated. With a few lines of Java, we can flip that whole process into something faster, fairer, and future-ready. This blog post breaks down  how to design a grading system tailored for IPAM  using basic Java logic. 🔸 What the System Should Do We’re building a  grading assistant  that takes raw scores, does the math, checks against grade bands, and gives meaningful feedback. Here’s what this little beast will handle: Takes inputs: assignments, midterm, final exam marks Applies correct weightings ( 25%, 5%, 70%) Calculates a  weighted average Outputs a grade: A, B, C, D, F Drops a message that feels human (not robotic) This isn't just numbers — it's building  a system that speaks  to students. 🔸 Grade Logic: What’s the Rulebook? Let’s set th...

🎓 Java Program: Displaying Messages Based on Module Grades 🔹 Introduction Grading systems are a big part of academic life, and in the world of programming, replicating that system can teach us a lot about how computers make decisions. In this post, we’ll walk through the thought process behind a simple Java program that takes a module grade entered by the user and displays the appropriate feedback or message based on that grade. This task might seem straightforward, but it involves core programming skills like input handling , conditional statements , and logical flow — all essential for building real-world applications. 🔹 What the Program Is Designed to Do Here’s what the program does from start to finish: Prompts the user to enter a module grade (for example: 85, 72, 60, etc.) Evaluates the input and determines which grade range it falls into Displays a message based on performance (e.g., “Distinction”, “Pass”, “Fail”) Helps the user interpret their academic result...