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Python First: A Lab-Based Digital Introduction To Computer Science, Atanas Radenski
Python First: A Lab-Based Digital Introduction To Computer Science, Atanas Radenski
Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research
The emphasis on Java and other commercial languages in CS1 has established the perception of computer science as a dry and technically difficult discipline among undecided students who are still seeking careers. This may not be a big problem during an enrolment boom, but in times of decreased enrolment such negative perception may have a devastating effect on computer science programs and therefore should not be ignored. We have made our CS1 course offerings more attractive to students (1) by introducing an easy to learn yet effective scripting language - Python, (2) by making all course resources available in a …
Test-Driven Learning: Intrinsic Integration Of Testing Into The Cs/Se Curriculum, David S. Janzen, Hossein Saiedian
Test-Driven Learning: Intrinsic Integration Of Testing Into The Cs/Se Curriculum, David S. Janzen, Hossein Saiedian
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Test-driven learning (TDL) is an approach to teaching computer programming that involves introducing and exploring new concepts through automated unit tests. TDL offers the potential of teaching testing for free, of improving programmer comprehension and ability, and of improving software quality both in terms of design quality and reduced defect density.This paper introduces test-driven learning as a pedagogical tool. It will provide examples of how TDL can be incorporated at multiple levels in computer science and software engineering curriculum for beginning through professional programmers. In addition, the relationships between TDL and test-driven development will be explored.Initial evidence indicates that TDL …