C Sci 40 - Introduction

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C Sci 40 introduction

This course is designed to teach C++ programming. The syllabus can be found here. The schedule for the course can be found here. I would suggest you start by reading the syllabus and then installing a C++ compiler on your computer. If you have a Windows operating system, you can install gcc by following the directions here. If you have a Mac, you can install the XCode Command Line Tools by bringing up a Terminal prompt (found in Applications->Utilities) and typing "g++" on the command line. If it is not installed, it will give you directions on how to install it. If you are runnung Linux, g++ is probably already installed. You may install the C++ compiler of your choice if you prefer not to use the suggestions above. There is also an online compiler here if you prefer not to install anything on your computer. You can even find compilers that will run on your phone or tablet. When you have decided on a compiler, try typing the following program:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main()
    {
    cout<<"Hello!\n";
    return 0;
    }

I will use the online compiler to run the above program in this demonstration. While the online compiler can be used for all the homework, it is not always the most convenient, so you may wish to install one of the compilers mentioned above. If you need help, email me. Your first assignment is to use some compiler to run this program.

Now you can download the assignment sheet and the schedule for the class. Now you should watch this video which explains what the parts of the program you just wrote are for. The next assignment is assignment 1 which is explained here. When you are finished, submit it here at the bottom of the page.

The due dates in this class are very flexible. I want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to get full credit on every assignment. To make this possible, I will try to grade every assignment within a week of when it was submitted. If you get less than a perfect score (10 points), I will make annotations that will tell you just what to do to raise your score. Try to have every assignment done within a week after it is assigned. That way, there will be plenty of time for you to respond to my comments by modifying your program and resubmitting it.

Once you finish assignment one, you can work on assignment 2 - commas.cpp.

Now go on to assignment 3 - MISSISSIPPI

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