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Compsci 101, 4/16

Compsci 101, 4/16. Topics for today. Compsci is different Problem solving practice and the real world limited resources and information proper coding style A casual programming endeavor. R eal world (IRL) programming. Limited starting information

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Compsci 101, 4/16

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  1. Compsci 101, 4/16

  2. Topics for today • Compsci is different • Problem solving practice and the real world • limited resources and information • proper coding style • A casual programming endeavor

  3. Real world (IRL) programming • Limited starting information • Less thorough, if any, test cases provided • Communicating your ideas to others is key

  4. Let’s do a problem • makeChange • What is a clean, efficient solution?

  5. Let’s do a problem • textRoll • Think about edge cases • What is good code style?

  6. The real world…? Pt 2 • Not in class! • Not in the Link! • You’ve got an idea, or you’ve found a problem you want to solve… • Where to start? • HOW to start?

  7. Jumble #1

  8. Jumble #2

  9. Jumble #3

  10. Jumble #4

  11. Head to Eclipse

  12. How to solve everyday problems, and the key to getting better… • Think programmatically about the world around you • What tasks do you encounter that can be sped up by an algorithm? • Do not get frustrated or discouraged when starting a project • Roadblocks WILL happen, step back, reevaluate, then try again

  13. Summary • Compsci is not like other subjects • Practice the new skills you have learned • You encounter problems and challenges all the time • Other subjects, Day-to-day stuff • How can programming help? • Thoughtful coding is powerful coding. • Think about your approach and do not be afraid to ask for help.

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