Master Java Autograding with CodeGrade
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January 30, 2025

Watch Now: Mastering Java with Automatic Grading

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Find out how to master automatically grading Java assignments from our latest webinar. Learn all about JUnit, Checkstyle and more. See how you can improve student learning and save time doing it.

Missed our webinar on Java autograding? No worries—you can now watch the full recording at your convenience! In this session, we explored how CodeGrade streamlines Java grading, saving educators time while providing students with instant feedback.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to set up automated Java grading in CodeGrade using JUnit 5.
  • Best practices for writing and structuring unit tests in Java.
  • How to enforce coding style and structure with Checkstyle.
  • Strategies for integrating autograding with manual feedback for a comprehensive assessment.
  • New Java-specific features, including Java compile and JUnit 5 blocks.
  • Creating advanced Java assignments, such as a library management system, using JUnit 5.

With CodeGrade, you can fully automate grading for Java assignments using JUnit for unit testing, Checkstyle for style enforcement, and custom scripts for runtime analysis.

Our latest updates include copy-pasting auto-test blocks, running individual quiz questions, and improved quiz and auto-test functionalities. We also introduced conditional test execution using “run if” blocks and enhanced point assignment in rubrics.

Watch the webinar recording now and see how CodeGrade makes Java grading more efficient and effective than ever.

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