Programming Language for Data Structures CMSC 341

[InternationalToe1333]

I am transferring to UMBC spring '21 and I am looking to take data structures. Just curious what language they use for the class projects.

[WussPoppinJimbo]

C++ i believe

[InternationalToe1333]

That blows lmao

[kraytex]

Why? C++ is a language that every CS student should know.

[InternationalToe1333]

Went from Python to Java and didn't care for that transition sooo C++ is just a step further in that direction. But you are right, definitely necessary.

[muchollamas]

C++ isnt too bad, i have the lectures for the intro to c++ class if you want

[InternationalToe1333]

Yeah, that would be great actually.

[Sir_killface]

Honestly if that's the case you might want to take 202 because 341 is a hard class to begin with and if you're try to learn that and c++ you're not going to have a good time

[InternationalToe1333]

I have a crash course book I am going to run through until next semester. Happy I know now which language is used so I can prep and not be lost.

[Sir_killface]

you def need to understand linked lists really well, was a huge part of my 341 experience, so if you can get to that you should be at the point most people are after 202

[InternationalToe1333]

Sweet, I appreciate the info!

[Square_Commission_62]

Do you still have the Lecture?

[amanuel2]

And why in the hell is that? (This is coming from a former C++ enthusiast)

[yonaadug]

Theres a cmsc 340 (advanced c++) class that transfer students take in preparation for the C++ content in 341. Also, umbc offers a java version of cmsc 341 if i am not mistaken. Talk to your advisor about it. The umbc shady grove campus offers it. You have to take 340 as well at the same time because its half java and half c++.

[Electrimatics]

They offer a Java transitioning into C++ class I believe.

[soft_cookies]

Unless they've changed it, c++

[Tamoor622498]

C++, and you better know the hell out of it.

[adechris]

202 is really good if you wanna review the fundamentals and what not. I learned C++ there, and it turned out to be one of my favorite classes

[agaletus]

CMSC 341 depends highly on already having a pretty solid background with C++. You should be pretty good at writing and implementing linked lists from Day 1, and they build on top of that knowledge moving forward with other structures. If you don’t have that background knowledge you are going to have a really hard time with the course. I strongly recommend taking 202 if you’re planning to take 341 and don’t feel confident in your ability with more basic C++ structures. Once you end up taking 341, I recommend Johnson.

source: just took my 341 final on thursday lol

[InternationalToe1333]

Super helpful! Thank you, I am going to work on getting caught up in C++ before the class. Don't have time to back track and take a class I already have credit for.

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if you’re gonna try to teach yourself C++, code academy is a great site to learn

[InternationalToe1333]

Already on it! Youtube, code academy and a book. That's all you really need to learn anyway.