% Introduction to Software Lab 
% Teague Sterling & Gurgen Tumanyan
% Week 0 — Spring 2010

Course Information
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 - Computer Science 211: **Introduction to Software Lab**
 - Schedule Number: **13120**  (*Who needs to add?*)
 - Two Units. Credit/No Credit only
 - Class every **Wednesday 2PM – 4PM**

     *Your grade is based solely on attendance — Tell us in advance if you have to miss class!*
 - **NO HOMEWORK**
 
Instructors
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 - **Gurgen Tumanyan** [tumanyan@gmail.com](mailto:tumanyan@gmail.com)
    
     Office hours: T.B.A.
 - **Teague Sterling** [teague@sfsu.edu](mailto:teague@sfsu.edu)
 
     Office hours: After class (Wednesday, 5PM - 6PM)
 
 Office: SCI 252 (Next to Comptuer Science Under Grad. Lab)
    
Course Structure
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 - Two hour per Week Course
 - Typical Class:
    - **Beginning of Class**
        - Attendance and quick questions.
    - **Lecture**
        - Review and expand on materials covered in CSC 210.
        - Sometimes we will introduce new concepts (Nothing too crazy).
    - **Project Work**
        - A short project focusing on the topics discussed.
        - Feel free to do *Computer Science* homework instead.
    - **Questions**
        - Don't hesitate to ask about homework & projects for other CS classes.
          That's what we're here for.

Requisite Software
==================
 - Need a compiler to create C++ programs
 - We recommend [NetBeans](http://netbeans.org/downloads/)
 - Other options:
    - [Dev C++](http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html) (Windows)
    - [Xcode](http://developer.apple.com/tools/xcode/) (OS X)
    - g++
        - Linux/Unix: Should be pre-installed
        - Windows: Via [Cygwin](http://www.cygwin.com/)
        - Mac: Comes with [Xcode](http://developer.apple.com/tools/xcode/)
        
        If you use g++ you will need a text editor. Lots of things better than Notepad.
    
    - Visual Studio (Windows) — Need MSDN Academic Alliance access from teacher
    
Getting Started with Netbeans
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 1. [Download Netbeans](http://netbeans.org/downloads/)
    <script type="text/javascript">
        // This is quick and dirty, don't hate me
        if(!navigator.javaEnabled())
            document.write("<p><strong>You also need to install <a href=\"http://www.java.com\" title=\"Download Java\">Java</a></strong></p>");
        else
            document.write("<p><small>You already have Java installed.</small></p>");
    </script>
 2. Install Netbeans
 3. Run Netbeans
 
 That was easy. No? Here's a [step-by-step video](http://youtube.com) just in case.
 
Makin' Programs
===============
 - Computer programs are written in simple text (source code) files.
 - **Source files** are compiled into runnable programs.
 - As programs grow, they span across many files.
 - To stay organized (and maintain sanity), we can create **projects**.

 Projects are not at all required, but will make your life easier later on.
 
Creating a Project
==================
 1. Click *"File"* » *"New Project"*
 2. Select *"C/C++"* under *"Categories"* and *"C/C++ Application"* under *"Projects"*. Click Next
 3. Give the Project a unique name. Let's call it "HelloCSC211"
 4. Change the Project location if you feel so inclined
 5. Make sure *"Create Main File"* is checked with *"C++"* selected in the drop-down menu.
 6. Click *"Finish"*

Working with Projects
=====================
 - Your *"HelloCSC211"* project should be open now, if it isnt' open it with the *"File"* menu.
 - Find the *"Source Files"* tree on the left side of the window; expand it.
 - Open the *"main.cpp"* file.
 - You now see source code. **Pay no attention to it!**
 - *ERASE EVERYTHING IN THE TEXT EDITOR!*
 - **Last but not least:** Don't get scared when you see the next slide...
 
Writing Your First Program
===========================
 Type the following in the text editor:
 
    /* Project: HelloCSC211
     * File:    main.cpp
     * Author:  <YOUR NAME HERE>
     * Created: January 27, 2010  2:30 PM
     */  
    #include <iostream>
    
    using namespace std;
    
    int main () {
        cout << "Hello, World!" << endl;
        return 0;
    }

Compiling Your First Program
============================
 - If that was scary, take a breath.
 - Save your project using the *"Save All Files"* icon, or just press Control-S
 - Look for the *"Run Project"* Icon. It looks like a little green play button.
 - Now click it.
 - Your program should pop up and greet you.

You're Done
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 - That's all we wanted you to do today. Just write a computer program, no Biggie.
 - **Go home now**. See you all next week.
 - Or go on for other methods of compiling
 
Using g++
===========
 Still gotta type this. Too tired to go on.