Advanced Programming

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Provide advanced knowledge of both theoretical and practical programming in C++ and Python, with particular regard to the principles of object oriented programming and best practices of software development (advanced use of version control systems, continuous integration, unit testing).

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with linux terminal and a text editor (e.g., emacs, vim)
• A bit of knowledge of git is helpful

References

• Programming: Principles and Practice using C++ (Second Edition), Bjarne Stroustrup, Addison-Wesley 2014, ISBN 978-0-321-99278-9

• The C++ Programming Language, Bjarne Stroustrup, Addison-Wesley 2013, ISBN 978-0321563842

• Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software, Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides, Pearson Education 1993.

Locations

Lecture room is A-005 in the main SISSA building in via Bonomea 265. On 12/10 and 19/10 the lecture will at the Big meeting room (VII floor).

Syllabus

1. Scientific programming environment. You will learn the basic ingredients needed to efficiently develop scientific software in *nix environment.

2. Introduction to C++. You will learn the logic and the basics of C++, the built-in data types and how to effectively use them. Best practices in programming will be addressed.

3. Object orientation in C++. The principles of Object-Oriented programming will be presented with particular attention to their implementations in C++. Some of the most important Design Patterns will be discussed.

4. Advanced features of C++11/14/17. Some of the new features of standard C++11/14/17 will be introduced and explained.

5. Object-Oriented programming in Python. After a recap of the basics of Python, you will learn how to program in object-oriented fashion in the Python programming language.

How to get the material

Non-experienced git users

• Very first time (N==0)
  • open a terminal
  • cd in a suitable folder
  • git clone https://github.com/asartori86/advanced-programming.git
  • cd advanced-programming
  • take a look at software carpentry lecture and pro git book
• N > 0
  • open a terminal
  • cd to the folder advanced-programming
  • git pull --rebase origin master
• if(conflict)
  • ask

Experienced git users

• Very first time (N==0)
  • fork the repository
  • clone either your fork or this repository
  • add the other remote
• N >= 0
  • use branches
  • rebase on the correct master branch
  • merge the branches in your local master
  • push on the master of your fork
• if(conflict)
  • if(rebase)
    • git add
    • git rebase --continue
    • if(bigger mess)
      • git rebase --abort
  • if(merge)
    • git add
    • git commit
    • git merge --continue
    • if(bigger mess)
      • git merge --abort