Assignment .1
Create a Fraction class that has two private fields (numerator and denominator of type BigInteger). A Fraction should be able to display itself. It should also be able to add itself to another Fraction returning a new Fraction in reduced form. It should also be able to subtract another Fraction from itself, returning a new Fraction in reduce form.
Implement and test the fraction class.
Assignment .2
Write a 3-5 page paper discussing the role of computer programming in the IT industry. It is widely believed that Computer Science is programming and IT is not. This couldn't be further from the truth. Programming is to a Computer Scientist and an IT Professional as a hammer is to a carpenter. It is a tool we use to solve problems.
Computer Science is 75% creation and 25% application of created technology.
IT is 25% creation and 75% application of created technology.
What types of problems might an IT professional solving using computer programming as a tool?
When is it preferable to create a custom software solution rather than a pre-made solution?