CS #1: Programming Basics

  1. Introductions
    • When you think of computer science- Problem solving
      - Making smart decisions
      - College degree
      - What else?      , what comes to mind?
    • Computer Science is difficult because...Tell story about first class with over 100 students
    • CS degree is nice, but programmers come from all backgrounds.
    • Don't fake it til you make it. Learn it because you still have to pass the interview.
  2. Why do you want to learn computer science? Can you name some types of jobs?
    • Business Intelligence (advanced analytics)
    • Software developer
    • Mobile app developer
    • Web Developer
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI), which nobody can really explain well
    • Database Administrators, Network engineers and more
    • Service Engineers or Technical Support
    • Project / Program / Technical Program Managers
  3. Before we move to the next topic
    • What is syntax?
    • What about case-sensitive?
    • Remember, when we learn something in class, it's just one of many ways to do something.