computer-science

Change Log

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. This project adheres in spirit to Semantic Versioning:

• “MAJOR” updates correspond to changing the topics studied within a subject
• “MINOR” updates correspond to changing courses without changing the topics
• “PATCH” updates correspond to aesthetic and non-essential additions/removals or changing order of classes for better progression

[8.0.0] 2017-11-01

Added

• extras/readings: “The System Design Primer”
• extras/readings: “Category Theory for Programmers: The Preface”
• extras/readings: “Programming Languages: Application and Interpretation”
• extras/readings: “Programming and Programming Languages”
• CONTRIBUTING: “Learning Git” section to the contributor guidelines page
• Core Math: Added “Essence of Linear Algebra” as pre-requisite to “Linear Algebra: Foundations to Frontiers”

Updated

• Moved “Introduction to Mathematical Thinking” to extras/courses
• Moved “Hack the Kernel” (ops-class) from Advanced Systems to Core Systems
• Core Systems: “Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces” is no longer required, but is recommended as companion text to “Hack the Kernel”
• Core Theory: Replaced Coursera with Lagunita as the host for Stanford Algorithms, since Coursera uses dark patterns to trick users into paying

[7.2.2] 2017-07-02

Added

• “Haskell Programming from First Principles” book as a paid alternative to learn Haskell
• “Think Python” to extras/readings
• FAQ entries and links under relevant courses
• “Category Theory: A Gentle Introduction” to extras/readings

[7.2.1] 2017-05-14

Updated

• Networking course should take 8 weeks to complete
• Fixed spelling error

Added

• Introduction to Haskell course to extras/courses

[7.2.0] 2017-04-28

Added

• Software Testing course
• Link to Stanford Lagunita’s Algorithms: Design and Analysis
• Added link to the section on parametric equations and polar coordinates from MIT’s Single Variable Calculus course in order to properly prepare students for Multivariable Calculus

[7.1.2] 2017-04-22

Updated

• Add link to Mega Project List in the introduction of the Projects section

[7.1.1] 2017-04-11

Updated

• Final touch to release

[7.1.0] 2017-04-10

Updated

• Reverted reformat of programming languages course

Added

• Reliable Distributed Algorithms courses
• New Introduction to CS course

[7.0.2] 2017-03-30

Updated

• Moved optional online learning courses to extras/courses in a new section
• Moved alternate computer architecture course to extras/courses

Added

• Scala specialization under Advanced applications

Removed

• Removed all but one choice for required readings to make the curriculum simpler

[7.0.1] 2017-03-11

Updated

• Fixed link to Bradfield’s DIY computer science page

Added

• Note under Calculus One with links to errata and course progression recommendations
• Optional courses under extras:
  • Strang’s course on linear algebra
  • Berkeley’s Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
• Optional readings under extras:
  • Van Roy’s advanced programming book
  • P&H’s computer architecture book
  • Skiena’s algorithms book
  • Strang’s linear algebra book
  • Database Management Systems book
  • Tarr’s book on creating your own Domain-specific language
  • Readings from various authors on distributed systems

[7.0] 2017-03-09

Complete overhaul of program structure

Updated

• Clarified contributor guidelines and moved them to separated file
• Switched from many subjects to just four subjects with many topics
• Consolidated free-books.md and paid-books.md into readings.md
• Consolidated free-courses.md and paid-courses.md into courses.md
• Replace old “How to Code” with new “How to Code” (Software Development MicroMasters)
• Replace Princeton Algorithms (moved to alternative courses) with Stanford Algorithms

Added

• Indicate prerequisites for all courses
• Requirements: subject/topic requirements and project requirements
• Required readings on Haskell, Prolog, Operating Systems
• Courses: Dan Grossman’s Programming Languages
• Courses: From Nand to Tetris
• Elective course: Intro to Parallel Programming
• Elective course: LAFF: Programming for Correctness
• Elective course: Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
• Elective courses: Electricity and Magnetism
• Elective courses: MIT’s Computation Structures
• Elective course: Multivariable Calculus
• Elective course: ops-class.org
• Elective course: Automata Theory
• Elective course: Introduction to Logic
• Elective course: Computational Geometry
• Elective course: Formal Concept Analysis
• Elective course: Game Theory
• Elective specializations:
  • Robotics
  • Data Minig
  • Big Data
  • Internet of Things
  • Cloud Computing
  • Full Stack Web Development
  • Data Science
• Pro specializations:
  • Mastering Software Development in R
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Android Developer

Removed

• Removed many dead links and obsolete courses
• Removed per-course project requirement
• Course: Object-Oriented Programming in Java
• Course: Funtional Programming in Scala
• Course: Computer Architecture (but left as a footnote)
• Course: Intro to Theoretical Computer Science
• Course: Software Processes and Agile Practices
• Course: Operating Systems & System Programming
• Course: Introduction to Cyber Security
• Course: Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming
• Course: UX Design for Mobile Developers

[6.0] 2016-10-09

Updated

• Put Calculus One before and together with Mathematics for Computer Science
• Improve text in “Order of the classes”

Added

• Create public Trello board with the new curriculum version
• Create the section “How to track and show your progress” in “How to use this guide”
• Add PROJECTS.md file
• Copy all sections of curriculum to PROJECTS.md

Removed

• Remove “Next Goals” section
• Remove reference to OSSU web app

[5.1.0] 2016-08-20

Update to latest version of Math for Computer Science:

Updated

• Section: Math (Discrete Math)
  • Mathematics for Computer Science

[5.0.0] 2016-08-20

Due to removed course, we had the following updates:

Removed

• Section: Natural Language Processing
  • Natural Language Processing

Added

• Section: Natural Language Processing
  • Introduction to Natural Language Processing

[4.1.0] 2016-08-05

Due to Coursera’s platform changes, we had the following updates:

Fixed

• Section: Big Data
  • Introduction to Big Data

[4.0.0] 2016-07-30

Due to Coursera’s platform changes, we had the following updates:

Removed

• Section: Theory
  • Automata
• Section: Math (Linear Algebra)
  • Coding the Matrix: Linear Algebra through Computer Science Applications
• Section: Parallel Computing
  • Heterogeneous Parallel Programming
• Section: Natural Language Processing
  • Natural Language Processing

Fixed

• Section: Computer Networks
  • Computer Networks
• Section: Compilers
  • Compilers

Added

• Section: Theory
  • Intro to Theoretical Computer Science
• Section: Math (Linear Algebra)
  • Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers
• Section: Parallel Computing
  • Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming
• Section: Natural Language Processing
  • Natural Language Processing

[3.0.0] 2016-05-04

Removed

• Section: Introduction to Computer Science:
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
  • From Nand to Tetris (Part 1)

Added

• Section: Introduction to Computer Science:
  • Introduction to Computer Science - CS50

[2.0.1] 2016-04-04

Fixed

• Now students should enroll through our web app.

[2.0.0] 2016-03-17

Fixed

• Program Design section course’s names and links

Removed

• Introduction to Computer Science:
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
• Algorithms
  • Analysis of Algorithms
• Programming Paradigms
  • Principles of Reactive Programming
• Math (Calculus)
  • Multivariable Calculus
• Software Architecture:
  • Web Application Architectures
• Software Engineering:
  • Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails - Basics
  • Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails - Advanced
  • Startup Engineering
• Computer Architecture:
  • The Hardware/Software Interface
• Operating Systems:
  • Operating System Engineering
• Computer Networks:
  • Introduction to Computer Networking
• Cryptography:
  • Applied Cryptography

ps: These removed courses are now in the extras section.

[1.3.12] 2016-03-17

Added

• How to collaborate: send new links to the extras section

[1.3.11] 2016-03-06

Fixed

• Nand to Tetris: change name and url
• UC Berkeley Agile development: change name and url
• Direct links to specializations

[1.3.10] 2016-03-06

Fixed

• Link from Systematic Program Design Part 2 course

[1.3.9] 2015-11-09

Fixed

• Link for the correct Natural Language Processing course

[1.3.8] 2015-11-07

Added

• Add “Project Suggestions” section with more references

[1.3.7] 2015-11-01

Removed

• Removed project.md file, moved to help repo

[1.3.6] 2015-10-22

Added

• Latest version of CS 162, Operating Systems and System Programming

[1.2.6] 2015-10-19

Added

• Badge/Link to the Awesome list

[1.2.5] 2015-10-16

Fixed

• Fix name of the section and add a hyperlink to it.

[1.2.4] 2015-10-14

Removed

• Removed citation about public commitment

[1.2.3] 2015-10-12

Changed

• Updated the prerequisite section for more clarity

[1.2.2] 2015-10-12

Fixed

• New link to issue intended for students’ enrollment

[1.2.1] 2015-10-11

Added

• Article Git - the simple guide to the prerequisite section

##[1.1.1] 2015-10-11

Fixed

• Fix typos
  • As MOOC is a “Massive Open Online Course” MOOC course is redundant
  • Elaborated on “real problem”
  • Fixed a few small grammatical and wording errors

[1.1.0] 2015-10-08

Added

• Motivation & Preparation section (optional resources)
  • Article: MIT Challenge
  • Course: Learning How to Learn

[1.0.0] 2015-10-08

Release of the first complete version of the Computer Science curriculum

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