Description

This project simulates a bureaucracy in C++ with classes like Bureaucrat, Form, and Intern. It explores exceptions, grade-based access control, and dynamic form creation. The goal is to blend logical rigor with advanced object-oriented programming concepts.

C++ Module 05 - Bureaucracy Simulation

Description

This module introduces C++ exception handling by simulating a bureaucratic environment. Through various exercises, we will build a class structure to model Bureaucrats, Forms, and other typical entities of a complex administration.

Structure of Exercises

Each exercise builds on the previous one to add new functionalities and complexities.

Exercise 00: Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be a bureaucrat!

• Implement a Bureaucrat class with:
  • A constant name.
  • A grade between 1 (highest) and 150 (lowest).
  • Exceptions:
    • GradeTooHighException if the grade exceeds 1.
    • GradeTooLowException if the grade exceeds 150.
  • Methods:
    • getName() and getGrade().
    • incrementGrade() and decrementGrade() to modify the grade.
  • Overload the << operator to display <name>, bureaucrat grade <grade>.

Exercise 01: Form up, maggots!

• Add a Form class with:
  • A constant name.
  • A signed state (initially false).
  • Two constant grades:
    • One to sign.
    • One to execute.
  • Methods:
    • Getters for all attributes.
    • beSigned(Bureaucrat&): Allows a bureaucrat to sign the form if their grade is high enough; otherwise, throws an exception.
  • Exceptions:
    • GradeTooHighException and GradeTooLowException.
  • Add Bureaucrat::signForm() to handle form signing.

Exercise 02: No, you need form 28B, not 28C...

• Create an abstract class AForm and three concrete classes:
  • ShrubberyCreationForm: Creates an ASCII file representing trees.
  • RobotomyRequestForm: Simulates robotization, succeeding 50% of the time.
  • PresidentialPardonForm: Announces that a pardon has been granted.
• Add:
  • AForm::execute(Bureaucrat const&): Verifies if the form is signed and if the grade is sufficient.
  • Bureaucrat::executeForm(AForm const&): Attempts to execute a form and handles errors.

Exercise 03: At least this beats coffee-making

• Implement the Intern class:
  • Method makeForm(): Dynamically creates instances of forms (ShrubberyCreationForm, RobotomyRequestForm, PresidentialPardonForm) based on a name and a target.
  • Handles errors if the form name is invalid.

Compilation

A Makefile is provided for easy compilation of the files.

make