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Learning Resources
Required Reader
- Table of contents. Available at SBPrinter, in the UCEN.
Required Textbooks
- From CS 16: Walter Savitch (2018), Problem Solving with C++, 10th Edition. Pearson. Here are local copies of source code and data files from this text. By the way, the 9th Edition is acceptable too.
- From CS 24: Michael Main and Walter Savitch (2011). Data Structures and Other Objects Using C++, 4th edition. Pearson. Source code files from this text, organized by chapter (and a link to other author supplements).
UCSB Engineering/Computer Science technical support
- UCSB Engineering Computing Infrastructure (ECI) - to change password, and other routine account maintenance.
- Some problems (like a forgotten password) might require a visit to the ECI Help Desk, in Harold Frank Hall, room 1140E.
UNIX/Linux resources
- UNIXhelp for Users - information for UNIX users, developed at the University of Edinburgh and currently hosted at MIT.
- emacs Reference PDF - to help using this editor in labs.
- Online vi/vim Tutorial - in case you'd rather learn this editor.
- 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.
- 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 Technology Services. 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.