Simple Calculator

This is a simple calculator application built using Java and Swing. It provides basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The interface is designed to be user-friendly with an aesthetic appearance.

Features

• Basic Arithmetic Operations: Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Clear and Backspace Functions: Clear the input field or remove the last character.
• Decimal Point: Support for decimal point calculations.
• Error Handling: Inform users about invalid inputs or division by zero.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• JDK 8 or higher installed on your machine.
• An IDE or text editor (such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or VS Code) to run and modify the code.
• Basic understanding of Java and Swing.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/asifahamed11/Java-Swing-Calculator.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd Java-Swing-Calculator

3. Compile and Run the Application: Open the project in your preferred IDE and run the App class.

   Alternatively, you can compile and run the application using the command line:

   javac App.java
   java App

Code Explanation

The main components of the code are:

• Class Declaration: The App class extends JFrame and implements ActionListener.
• User Interface Setup: The constructor App() sets up the user interface, including buttons and the text field.
• Event Handling: The actionPerformed method handles the button click events to perform arithmetic operations and other functionalities.
• Error Handling: The try-catch blocks handle potential errors like invalid inputs and division by zero.

How to Use

1. Launching the Application: Run the App class to launch the calculator.
2. Input Numbers and Operations: Click on the buttons to input numbers and select operations.
3. Get Results: Press the = button to get the result of the operation.
4. Clear or Backspace: Use the C button to clear the input or the Back button to delete the last character.

Contributing

If you want to contribute to this project, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Open a pull request.

License

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

Acknowledgements

• Inspired by the need for a simple and functional calculator.
• Special thanks to the Java and Swing documentation.