Computer Science 24
Learning Resources
Required text and lecture demonstrations
- Michael Main and Walter Savitch. Data Structures and Other Objects Using C++ (4th edition), Addison-Wesley, 2011. [Amazon]
- Local copy of source code files from the text, organized by chapter (and here is a link to other textbook supplements).
- Demo programs presented in lectures, but not in the text. You can access these files from your CSIL account at ~mikec/cs24/misc/demos.
UNIX/Linux resources
- UNIXhelp for Users - information for UNIX users, developed at the University of Edinburgh.
- emacs Reference PDF.
- Online vi/vim Tutorial.
- Origins and history of Unix, 1969-1995 - interesting reading, by Eric Steven Raymond.
C++ information
- cplusplus.com - a popular resource for C++ information.
- Standard Template Library - documentation for the C++
STL. - Online books - free C++ (and other) books, for all UCSB students.
Other computer resources (useful for working outside CSIL)
Windows users:
- SecureCRT - an SSH client (necessary to access CSIL remotely) - download a 30-day trial version, and/or explore the site to learn about student licenses.
- PuTTY - a free Win32 Telnet/SSH Client (with fewer features than SecureCRT).
- MinGW - ("Minimalist GNU for Windows") includes g++, gdb, make and other useful tools for programmers.
- WinSCP - to transfer files between computers (e.g., upload to CSIL account from personal computer); also integrates with PuTTy.
- GNU Emacs - FAQ for using on Windows.
Mac users:
- Xcode - download site for Mac OS X developer software. By the way, no need to use the Xcode IDE - instead, after installing Xcode with 'Command Line Tools' included, just open a "Terminal" window and use the usual Gnu tools like gcc, g++, gdb, make, and so on.
- Also notice your Terminal is a Unix shell (probably
bash). You havessh,scp, and other networking tools built in for communicating remotely with CSIL.Everybody:
- COLLABORATE - Instructional Labs. Remote access to CSIL is available on most lab computers.
Academic support services on campus:
- Campus Learning Assistance Service (CLAS) - tutoring and academic skills development.
- Career Services - career counseling and related services.
- Counseling Services - personal counseling, self-help information and connections to off-campus mental health resources.
- Disabled Students Program - support services to eligible students with temporary and permanent disabilities. You must register with DSP prior to receiving special accommodations.
Engineering undergraduate students should visit their Undergraduate Studies Office for general counseling matters, including progress checks.