Programming and CS - Getting Started
We are developing bootcamps on the most important topics and skills that are used throughout our courses. These can be used by incoming undergraduate students to get a head start, incoming graduate students to review, or current students to refresh/remediate.
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Linux and CS Systems
The Linux and CS Systems bootcamp is here - Linux and CS Systems Bootcamp.
Programming Bootcamps
Python
Python bootcamp is at Python Programming Bootcamp.
C
C programming bootcamp is at C Programming Bootcamp.
R
The R Bootcamp is at R Programming Bootcamp.
Practice Programming Contest Problems
These are problems with precisely defined correct output, so that you can submit your program to make sure it is 100% correct.
- Hacker Rank - very user-friendly, different programming languages available, different categories of questions
- Practice problems at open.kattis.com (sort by difficulty or solved % to try the easiest ones first)
- ISU ACM Club's Contest Problem page
- A few simple practice problems, with solutions to some on the CS server. See the .txt files.
Algorithms and Data Structures
Data Structures
Coming soon
Algorithms
Coming soon
Source Control
It is a good idea to use source control when developing software, and is necessary when you are developing in a group or professionally. When working on assignments or course projects it is the best practice to use a private repository so other students cannot copy your work. Git is the industry standard for source control. Here are some resources to use to learn Git.
