Resources

Here you will find a wide range of useful resources and information.

General course-related items

Developing the Developer Mindset
So you want a career as a software developer? Here are some things to keep in mind
FAQ
FAQ about the technologies that we will use in the course, and how to complete and submit assignments

Assignment conventions

Code style conventions
Conventions and best practices to follow when writing code for your assignments
Git etiquette
Etiquette to follow when using Git for your assignments

Installing software

Installing Git on macOS
How to install Git on macOS
Installing Git on Windows
How to install Git on Windows
Git Setup
How to setup Git on your computer, including the Git command in your terminal
Installing Java on macOS
How to install Java on macOS
Installing Java on Windows
How to install Java on Windows
Installing VS Code on Mac
How to install VS Code on Mac
Installing VS Code on Windows
How to install VS Code on Windows

Using software

Using ACP
How to use ACP for the exercises demonstrated in lectures
Git, GitHub, and GitHub Classroom
Information on using Git (via GitHub) for your assignments
Compile and Run Java files at the command line
How to compile and run Java files from the command line
Essential VS Code settings
Some essential settings to improve your VS Code experience and avoid common issues
Using VS Code like a pro
Some tips and tricks to improve productivity and use VS Code like a professional
VS Code debugging
Debug your code with VS Code
VS Code key bindings
Improving productivity with VS Code through key bindings
VS Code tasks
Create custom tasks for your project to conveniently run external tools

Helpful learning resources

Python Tutor (Java visualisation)
This is a FANTASTIC visualisation tool for when we start getting into classes and instances.
Various learning applications
An assortment of (hopefully fun) learning apps dedicated to course content
Recommended online videos
Great videos to learn the specifics of Java coding

Other items

Attributions
Many thanks to these online resources