CS-103

Introduction to Computer Science in Python

Project Ideas:

• Text-Based Adventure Game: Build a text-based adventure game where users navigate through a story, make choices, and solve puzzles using Python.

• Simple Calculator: Create a command line calculator that handles basic math operations and interacts with the user.

• To-Do List App: Develop a basic to-do list application that reads from and writes to a file.

Resources

A list of resources to help you work on the projects above

• Ry's Git Tutorial Book.
  Walks you through setting up a project on using Git, covers everything Git offers.

CS-203

Object-Oriented Programming in Java

Project Ideas:

• Student Management System: Design a system using classes, inheritance, and polymorphism to manage student records, including enrollment and grading.

• Simulation Game: Create a simulation (like a zoo or traffic simulation) to model various entities and their interactions with object-oriented design.

• Inventory Tracker: Build an inventory management application demonstrating encapsulation and interfaces, tracking products and orders.

Resources

Resources to help with Java and object-oriented programming projects

• Java Tutorials

CS-303

Algorithms and Data Structures

Project Ideas:

• Sorting Visualizer: Implement a tool that visually demonstrates how different sorting algorithms work on an array of numbers.

• Maze Solver: Develop a program that uses search algorithms (like DFS or BFS) to solve a maze or find the shortest path in a grid.

• Data Search Tool: Create a command-line tool that loads a dataset and performs searches using various data structures, comparing their efficiency.

Resources

Resources to learn more about algorithms and data structures

• GeeksforGeeks Algorithms

CS-330

Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming

Project Ideas:

• Assembly Emulator: Write a simple emulator that interprets a set of assembly instructions, simulating a basic CPU.

• Arithmetic in Assembly: Develop an assembly language program that performs arithmetic operations using registers and memory manipulation.

• Bootloader Message: Create a minimal bootloader that displays a custom message during startup to understand low-level programming.

Resources

Resources to help with assembly language programming

• Assembly Programming Tutorial

CS-332

Systems Programming

Project Ideas:

• Mini Shell: Build a mini shell in C that accepts and executes user commands, supporting features like redirection and piping.

• Multi-Threaded Server: Implement a simple server using threads to handle multiple client connections concurrently.

• File System Explorer: Create a command-line utility that interacts with system calls to explore and display file system information.

Resources

Resources to learn more about systems programming in C

• GNU C Library Documentation

CS-221 / CS-421

Web Development / Advanced Web Application Development

Project Ideas:

• Personal Portfolio Website: Design and build a responsive website to showcase your projects using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Full-Stack Blog Platform: Create a dynamic web application with a front-end interface and a RESTful API back-end for managing posts and comments.

• Interactive To-Do App: Develop a web-based to-do list application that integrates with a database and supports live updates.

Resources

Resources to help with web development projects

• MDN Web Docs

Debugging Workshop

The ACM @ UAB Debugging Workshop was an in-person live lecture. While we perfect recording our workshops. Check out the following videos to learn more about Breakpoint style Debugging

• Debugging Python in VSCode: How to Use a Debugger - Debugger Tutorial
• Debugging Java in Eclipse: How To Debug Java Code The Right Way - Eclipse Debugger Full Tutorial
• Debugging Javascript in browser: Best Debugging Tips For Beginners

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