ASST0 Setup
How to Survive This Class
I want this class to be as enjoyable as possible. That’s the best way to learn. But here’s how to avoid dark and desperate moments.
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Learn to type. If you don’t know how, it will slow down everything else.
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Here’s a test. (My best score is in the 100 words-per-minute range.)
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Start assignments early.
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Work frequently and often.
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Schedule time to attend office hours with your partner. I’d suggest at least 4 hours per week, but more is better.
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Pair program with your partner:
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One person hacking, the other observing.
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You do not want to introduce bugs into your kernel.
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Liberally use
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Write tests.
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Find a way to iterate quickly and limit the number of untested lines.
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Break your code into small, easily tested functions.