Learning Resources

Introduces the broader discipline of computer science to people with basic familiarity with Java programming.

Introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming and teaches you how to write useful programs using Python.

A fun introduction to Python basics. Build simple interactive games such as Pong, Blackjack, and Asteroids.

Focus on writing quality code that runs correctly and efficiently. Design, code, and validate programs, and compare different approaches to the same task.

Essential algorithms and data structures with emphasis on applications and performance analysis of Java implementations. Covers sorting, searching, and iterable data types.

Continues Algorithms I with deeper coverage of graph search, shortest paths, maximum flow, and string algorithms with Java implementations.

Use Eclipse to explore the Java language — essential classes, collections, and OO fundamentals through Oracle's official tutorial.

Princeton's free online book covering the fundamentals of programming in Java — a great companion to formal coursework.

Understand the fundamental principles and processes of software testing — essential for any developer working on quality-critical projects.