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Computer Science Autodidact
Computer Science Autodidact
documenting my self-education journey in Computer Science
autodidact, from oxfordgoogle:
au·to·di·dact
/ˌôdəˈdīˌdak(t),ˌädəˈdīˌdak(t)/
noun
noun: autodidact; plural noun: autodidacts; noun: auto-didact; plural noun: auto-didacts
a self-taught person.
Origin
mid 16th century (as autodidacton ): via Latin from Greek autodidaktos ‘self-taught’,
from autos ‘self’ + didaskein ‘teach’.
Goal:
- a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder
full list of required courses:
Alternate degree programs:
- MSc Computer Science from Heriot Watt
Learning path
Maths refreshers
- Algebra: Elementary to Advanced Specialization
- Precalculus through Data and Modelling Specialization
- Integral Calculus through Data and Modelling Specialization
- Intro to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Specialization
- Mathematics for Computer Science
Fundamentals of Computing/Programming Languages
Programming languages:
- C
- Go
- C++
- Rust
- Python3
- Java
- Guile Scheme
Coursework/books:
- UC Santa Cruz C, Go, C++
- Rust Programming Specialization
- Rice University’s Fundamentals of Computing Specialization
- Princeton’s Programming With A Purpose, in Java
- MIT’s Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- Composing Programs
Algorithms
Programming languages:
- Java
- Python3
Coursework/books:
- Princeton’s Algorithms, Part 1
- Princeton’s Algorithms, Part 2
- MIT’s Introduction to Algorithms
Operating Systems/Systems Programming
Programming languages:
- C
- Go
- Java
- Rust
Coursework/books:
- Writing a Compiler in Go
- Robert Nystrom’s Crafting Interpreters
- Computer Systems: A Programmer’s Perspective
- Codio’s Introduction to Operating Systems Specialization
Supplementary learning
Leadership and management:
- Neuroscience of Leadership
- ME Engineering Management from UC Boulder
Technology Entrepreneurship:
- Technology Entrepreneurship Specialization from UC Boulder
Communication:
- Good with Words Writing and Editing Specialization
- Technical Commuication Specialization
- Creative Essay Writing Explore the Personal & Powerful
references and inspiration
- An Autodidact’s Degree in Computer Science
- Teach Yourself Computer Science
- What every computer science major should know
- A Self-learning, Modern Computer Science Curriculum
- OSSU computer science curriculum
- 10 Books for the Self-Taught Computer Scientist