The first module in the course introduces basic interactions with the operating system using Unix. Students with Mac or Linux-based operating systems can directly use their Terminal applications available in their computer. For students with Windows systems, please find installations for the recommended Unix emulator software Cygwin.
CygWin Installation [For Windows System]
- Step1 : Goto the following link : https://www.cygwin.com/
- Step2 : Click on setup-x86_64.exe[For 64-bit PC]
- Step3 : After the installation, just follow the Default Settings. Find the below screenshots for reference:
- Step 4 : Open Cygwin and you can execute the Linux Command on Windows.
All programming concepts introduced in the course are implemented based on the Java programming language. It is recommended that you install and use the official Java editor Eclipse from Oracle. Please find some instructions below that help set up Eclipse on your computers.
Eclipse Installation
- Step 1: Goto the following link : https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/
- Step 2 : If you are using the Apple M1 Chip : Select “Download AArch64”
Other MAC Users : Select “Download x86_64” - Step 3: Click on Download to get the download started. Afterwards, click on the “.dmg” file to open the setup.
- Step 4 : Click on Eclipse Installer as shown to start the installation process.
- Create a new project and try writing a simple program
