Hi, I’m a first year CS student and this 3 month period of vacations I want to follow a good free course on programming. If it’s possible, I also want to learn how is the process in which a code written in a text editor can become an executable with it’s GUI in the operating system (currently using Linux), because I really have no idea how that works.

Browsing the web for it have become overwhelming and I’m finding trouble in deciding what to follow, and I also need some order in order to learn things.

I would really appreciate if you can tell me if you know any course that meets this requirements.

  • superbirra@lemmy.world
    284·
    10 months ago

    or, you know, touch some grass and don’t burn out while waiting for the courses to start

    • abbadon420@lemm.ee
      510·
      10 months ago

      Students don’t need to touch grass. They are still eager and motivated and should take advantage of that mindset while it lasts.

      • WalrusByte@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        10 months ago

        It might last a little longer if they don’t burn themselves out. Just my two cents, though

        • abbadon420@lemm.ee
          3·
          10 months ago

          Haha second time I’ve been called a boomer this week XD I just wanted to point out that as a new student, you have a sense of wonder and excitement for your new specialty that you loose over the years. It’s a powerful motivator. But yes, a change of scenery sometimes is good for everyone.

          • superbirra@lemmy.world
            3·
            10 months ago

            I couldn’t resist and it was the first time I told someone, maybe it makes you happy :D
            actually I remember well the kind of drive and energy that motivated me at the beginning of my studies/career, I find it’s definitely something that’s cool to experience, the response to OP came out like that, because maybe by now I’m the boomer :D ciao!