Module 2 - Terminal Overview and Unix Programming Tools (Harry) - 2026-Sep-04
Overview
In this module we review the basics of what you should know in regards to using the terminal
- Terminal / Shell / Command Line Interface (CLI) - A window to the operating system
- Some tools we will use: Compiler, git, ssh, text editor
- A motivation example with matrix multiply
- Why C? The 'lingua franca' of systems programming
- Some introduction to C
Key Resources/Readings
The following resources are listed (roughly) in order to supplement this lecture. You may choose to read 1 or more of these before/during/after the lecture to fully immerse into the material.
- Terminal Masterclass (42 minutes) (Free YouTube video showing some basics of the terminal)
- Interactive Shell Course (Hackerrank course on using the shell)
- The 23 Minute Introduction to Git and Github (23 minutes) (Free YouTube video on using git and github)
- Internals of how git works (Extra reading for git internals)
Slides and Module Content
Please note: Your in-class activity is graded. Your first attempt will be graded. You can use your notes and slides if you like. You have 1 week from the date of this module opening to complete the in-class activity. In-class activities are completed individually.
Note: Audio/Video recordings are made in a best effort in case you have to miss class or you would otherwise like to re-watch a portion of lecture. Occassional recording errors (e.g. missing sound, corrupted video, etc.) may occur, and I apologize in advance if a recording is not able to be made available. That said, it is the expectation that you are coming to class in-person. :)
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