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Introduction to Computer Science

Coursera

3 recommenders · 3 threads · recommended in 3 years, 2014–2021 · score 2.5

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A introductory computer science course offered on Coursera, covering core programming and computing principles for people new to the field. Commenters describe it as a general foundation rather than a course tied to one language.

Commenters point to it as a free, general starting point for learning computer science principles rather than a single language.

General Learningbeginnerfreevideo lectures#intro to cs#programming fundamentals#coursera#computing principles

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  1. Recommendseatstrawr/learnprogramming2021in “Creating a new website”▲ 1

    Your computer should be fine. I’d start by taking an introductory computer science course on Coursera to see if this is something you want to take on. Then take a look at courses on Udemy. You can use them as a roadmap to developing and deploying a public website. There are a lot of moving parts…

  2. RecommendsCrow556r/learnprogramming2020in “Where to Start? - Java”▲ 0

    Focusing on a specific language is a mistake that most new comers make. It’s the computer science principles that are important, not the specific language. Coursera and edX have great introduction to computer science course by MIT, Harvard, and UCSD.

  3. Recommendsmthscnddr/learnprogramming2014in “How do you stay focused?”▲ 1

    Hey, you can try a free MOOC class on Introdution to Computer Science. Try Coursera or Edx.

  4. Mentionskurtistheturtler/learnprogramming2013in “Using what I have learnt c++”▲ 1

    I also tried the "online stuff" method, but truly - books give you a framework of thinking and an approach to solving problems with computers. They show you the right way, the wrong way, and what is/isn't effective. Whatever notion you have of becoming a wizard without having used a book, I think…

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