The Missing Semester of Your CS Education | Command-Line, Text Editor, Version Control

MIT

Master essential tools for your CS education - command-line, text editor, version control, and more. Become more efficient and productive with your tools.

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Introduction

Classes teach you all about advanced topics within CS, from operating systems to machine learning, but there's one critical subject that's rarely covered, and is instead left to students to figure out on their own: proficiency with their tools. We'll teach you how to master the command-line, use a powerful text editor, use fancy features of version control systems, and much more!

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Highlights

  • Learn how to master the command-line
  • Discover how to use a powerful text editor
  • Explore the fancy features of version control systems
  • Gain proficiency with essential tools for your CS education

Recommendation

This course is highly recommended for computer science students who want to become more efficient and productive with their tools. By mastering these essential skills, you'll be able to spend less time figuring out how to use your tools and more time solving complex problems.

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