Practice - Case Study: Building a Simple Calculator in SciLab GUI
Practice Questions
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List the components needed for the calculator interface.
💡 Hint: Think about what elements are necessary for performing calculations.
Describe what a callback is in relation to GUI elements.
💡 Hint: Consider how user actions relate to functions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What functions are used to retrieve and display values in SciLab's GUI?
💡 Hint: Remember the terms associated with UI operations.
True or False: A callback function is executed automatically when the GUI loads.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of events triggering callbacks.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a version of the calculator that can handle multiple operations (e.g., allow a user to calculate an expression like '5 + 2 * 3'). Explain how you'd manage operator precedence in your design.
💡 Hint: Consider how a simple calculator evaluates expressions based on order.
Design an interface for a scientific calculator that includes sine, cosine, and tangent operations. Discuss how you would extend the existing code to include these features.
💡 Hint: Recall how we used buttons for basic arithmetic; similar logic applies to new functions.
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