Code to calculate mode using array

[Nox_1031]

Hopefully someone here can help. I have to write a code that does a few simple tasks, but is becoming really tricky. The code has to read an input file made up of integers. These integers range from positive to negative and include zero. Each integer has it's own line. The code must read this file, convert it into an array, and then calculate the "mode" which is the most repeated number. Once that's complete it must display it's output back to the user. I'm stil fairly new to java so I'm having a lot of difficulty even getting started with this program. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

-Nox

[Norm]

Do it in small steps.
First write code to read the file and display its contents. See the Scanner class for useful methods.

[pbrockway2]

Whch: "is becoming really tricky" or "having a lot of difficulty even getting started"?

If the problem is getting started there is no substitute for going back over your notes and textbook to see how what the general structure of Java programs is. On the other hand if you have met with some specific obstacle with program you should post your code and ask a specific question about it.

[Nox_1031]

import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileNotFoundException;
import java.util.Scanner;

public class Lab0 { public static void main(String[] args) throws FileNotFoundException { String fileName = mode.txt";
File in = new File(fileName);
int frequency = countValues(in, 9);
System.out.println("\"9\" Count: " + frequency);
}
static int countValues(File inFile, int value) throws FileNotFoundException {
int freq = 0;
Scanner fileScanner = new Scanner(inFile);
while (fileScanner.hasNextInt()) {
int input = fileScanner.nextInt();
if (input == value) {
freq++; }
}
return freq;
}
}

This is the code using the hint given. To my knowledge it tracks the occurrence of a single value. Thus I need to come up with an array that reads all digits in the file and tracks their occurrence, then returns the most frequent value. Hopefully this helps

[Norm]

need to come up with an array that reads all digits in the file and tracks their occurrence,

To use an array, you will need to make it big enough to hold all the numbers that are to be read into it.
It can be bigger with no problems, say make it with 100 elements or 10000.
Then you need an index to point into the array at the next empty slot where you can save the data. you will increment the index as you add numbers to the array.

[Nox_1031]

I see what you mean. Here's where I get stuck. I can explain, in English exactly what has to happen, its writing the code that confuses me because I haven't touched Java in months. I do know that once I make the array that can read the file, I have to create some sort of loop that reads the lines of data. Then find a way to calculate the most used number. I was leaning on making an for loop.

[Norm]

once I make the array that can read the file

Terminology here is incorrect. arrays hold data, code & methods read files

I have to create some sort of loop that reads the lines of data

The code in post#4 has a loop. What does that loop do?

[Nox_1031]

I'm working on an answer to that. I keep getting unclosed string literal in the line
public class Lab0 { public static void main(String[] args) throws FileNotFoundException { String fileName = mode.txt";

[Norm]

unclosed string literal

You need a " at both ends for the compiler to know what part of the source is in the literal and what is not in the literal.

[Norm]

BTW this is poor coding style:
public class Lab0 { public static void main(String[] args) throws FileNotFoundException { String

Don't put any more source on a line following a {
That makes it hard for people trying to read the code to see the { (which is important) .
Also the ending } should be underneath and in vertical alignment with the start of the line of code with the beginning {.

Code within matching {}s should be indented 3-4 spaces so it is easy to see matching {}s. Again very important for people trying to read your code.

[Nox_1031]

Yeah I got it now. I'm about to just start over.... I fixed all the mistakes in the hint and I'm still getting

Exception in thread "main" java.io.FileNotFoundException: Lab0_input.txt (The system cannot find the file specified)
at java.io.FileInputStream.open(Native Method)
at java.io.FileInputStream.<init>(FileInputStream.jav a:106)
at java.util.Scanner.<init>(Scanner.java:636)
at Lab0.Lab0_Main_sellio7.countValues(Lab0_Main_selli o7.java:19)
at Lab0.Lab0_Main_sellio7.main(Lab0_Main_sellio7.java :14)
Java Result: 1
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 0 seconds)

Line 14 is
int frequency = countValues(in, 9);
Line 19 is
Scanner fileScanner = new Scanner(inFile);

[Norm]

FileNotFoundException: Lab0_input.txt (The system cannot find the file specified)

That should be self explanatory.

[Nox_1031]

It makes no sense why it can't find the file. I have in the same package on my Netbeans. It's saved on my computer, and everything is spelled correctly. Am I missing something.

[Norm]

Your IDE is confusing your program. I have no idea where your IDE will set the current directory when you execute your program.
Since I don't know where the program looks the only suggestion I have is to make many copies of the file and put one in every possible place the IDE could set the current directory for when your program executes and hope that you put one where it is looking.

Another suggestion: Use the FULL path to the file starting with the driver letter vs only using a filename.

[Nox_1031]

Yeah I ended up doing the same thing. Alright so my output now is
....
"9" Count: 8
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 0 seconds)
So would it be smart to construct a loop that checks all integers and reports their frequencies. If so can I please get some help getting started. Java is like spanish to me lol

[Norm]

What does your code do now?

[Nox_1031]

It reports a single digits frequency. For instance, right now it reports the number 9 occurs 8 times.

[Norm]

It reports a single digits frequency.

What does it do so that it can make that report?
Does it read the file and store the contents of the file in an array? One number to each element of the array.

[Nox_1031]

There is no array created at this point in time
I do however have another code that was given with ideas on a correct array so I will implement that in to my current code.

Unfortunately I have to leave for work and won't be back for another 6 hours or so. I really appreciate the help and hopefully I can continue this thread when I return.

[Norm]

Cross posted at Program to read file and calculate array - Java