Thread: How to Compute Interest

It compiles with no syntax errors but does not perform the function.

Looks like what is posted does not compile. Perhaps a bracket was missed while copying to the forum. In either case, draw your attention to the bracket that should close the class.

The three methods: inputRate inputPrincipal inputYears do nothing special. They take in a value and spit it right back to where it come from without modifying or saving the value. Not very useful. All three method names are not very descriptive to their purpose (once they have a purpose). The methods should accept a value and set the variables being used in the getInterest method.

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On the way out the door, I have never touched BlueJ, and know nothing about it (except I heard BlueJ handles the main method). There may be problems related to BlueJ specific requirements I am unaware of so take my advice knowing I know nothing about BlueJ.

heheh, no worries, even the instructor doesn't know how to work Bluej, much less how to program in Java. He gave an assignment on something he has NEVER taught, and when I came up with the code above that didn't work he told me to google the correct way... At least now I know for a fact that my methods need more attention.Will try again and repost

buddy i was just trying to explain you da logic now if you are completely relied on learning java on the basis of blueJ den wish u luck, but hardly people prefers it.. Dont just learn the creamy layers of programming by these tools, understand it instead, dat will be more helpful.
Happy coding