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How to emphasize the differences between Software Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Science to high schoolers? [closed]
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30 minutes to explain programming to a 15 year old
As a professional software engineer I have been asked to speak at a local high school junior class career day. As is ...
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How do I determine how many numbers are in a floating point number system?
I'm trying to make floating point number systems a bit more intuitive for myself. There are a few things I am confused about, and I think the best way to clear up my confusions would be for someone ...
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Which is better SICP or HTDP [closed]
I have read that SICP (Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs) is hard and HTDP (How To Design Programs) is better as an introductory course.
I would say I am fairly good in maths but not ...
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Topics that should be learned before graduating with a CS Degree [closed]
Feeling slightly underwhelmed with the content in my degree path of Computer Science at my University, I have been attempting to learn on my own. I am looking for direction into topics that will be ...
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Simple Hierarchical Clustering Implementations for C#?
I need a C# library that can do hierarchical single/complete link clustering. It's for a BSc final year project and I can't find any free implementations.
I'd be happy to port a small(ish) Java ...
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Is computer science an exact science? [closed]
I've taken courses in computer science thinking it's close to math which is an exact science.
So is computer science too an exact science and why or why not?
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The Relevance of Computer Science in Computer Programming? [closed]
I've read a number of other questions on this website related to this topic, however most revolve around this question without actually getting to the point.
Now, I understand that computer science ...
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Time complexity of a nested loop where the inner value is decreased in every step
I have problems to give the right time complexity in O notation for the following loop:
k := 0
for i := 0 to N
for j := k to M
// something
k = k + 1
Where N = M. Without the modified ...
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Help on a Dynamic Programming definition in Cormen
I am reading about Dynamic Programming from Cormen.
In the beginning of the chapter it says (relating to the term Dynamic Programming):
"Programming” in this context refers to a tabular method, ...
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How variables address RAM? [migrated]
I'm pretty new to this, so if the question doesn't make sense, I apologize ahead of time.
int in c# is 4 bytes if I am correct. If I have the statement:
int x;
I would assume this is taking up 4 ...
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How do lines of code get executed by the CPU?
I'm trying to really understand how exactly a high-level language is converted into machine code and then executed by the cpu.
I understand that the code is compiled into machine code, which is the ...
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Programming Major and Minor Options [closed]
I like programming, and I think I would like to make it my future profession or at least study it in college. However, there are different majors to choose from. I have an idea of the differences ...
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How to master C++?
I am a grade 11 student and have Computer Science... I just love the subject.. We are doing C++ ... I have loadsss of interest in this subject ... I am kind of able to do the programs but would like ...
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Required Learning To Be A Competent Programmer? [closed]
I'm not sure how many other people are in a similar situation but I imagine a few. I'm a self-taught web developer with no formal education on the subject. I don't have a computer science degree, and ...
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Is there a subset of programs that avoid the halting problem
I was just reading another explanation of the halting problem, and it got me thinking all the problems I've seen that are given as examples involve infinite sequences. But I never use infinite ...
