Unit 6 Software Design & Development

Summary of what was covered and/or what was learned:

  • Pascal programing using Delphi 7
  • Started using Delphi 7 to program. Made buttons to turn a image "off and on"
  • Learnt to use timers and draw in Delphi 7.
  • Made a simple game involving dropping a bomb on a tank from a plane. Had problems making the plane move correctly but fixed it eventually.
  • Started to make a simple 2 player game. Each person controlls a square and could move and shoot the other square. Few minor problems but it is working well so far.
  • The 2 player game
  • Developed the 2 player game more. Now has a score and works better.
  • Started assignment 2
  • Started designing the game.
  • Finished designs, and overview. Made a flow chart to show how the player interacts with the program.
  • Finished my game, and finished Assignment 2.
  • Started assignment 3.
    • Finished task 1
    • Finished task 2
  • Handed in assignment 3
  • Started assignment 4
    • Done task 1
    • Done task 2
    • Almost done task 3
    • Started task 4



Possible application(s) of what was learned:
Creating simple programs to assist with small tasks.


Possible area(s) of impact on career opportunities if any:
Making simple programs for people or businesses. Using the programs to help with with general tasks.


Other possible Development Activity(s) suggested by this activity:
Learning more advance code and programing languages. Could help with JavaScript used in websites.