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Preparation guide

Before we start you should verify that the following steps have been completed successfully: 1) Install the operating system (if needed) You may not have the proper operating system installed or you may have an older version. In both cases, it is recommended that you install the latest stable version…Continue reading “Preparation guide”

20Aug 20172 Jul 2019

Prepare your computer to write Python code

Summary of what you are going to install: python pycharm Although you may use Windows or MAC OS as an…

20Aug 20172 Jul 2019

Prepare your computer to write Java code

Summary of what you are going to install: Java JDK Java IDE Although you may use Windows or MAC OS…

19Aug 20172 Jul 2019

Prepare your computer to write C/C++ code

Summary of what you are going to install: build-essential (including gcc/g++ etc) Open JDK C/C++ IDE (netbeans) valgrind Although you…

installation (C++)…

Install C/C++ core

26 Aug 201927 Aug 2019

Installation via apt: sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential It is highly recommended that you install valgrind for debugging and memory leak detection and that you install an IDE.…

installation (C++)…

Install Netbeans

21 Jul 201927 Aug 2019

First, you should install Java. As a general thumb of rule, the JDK 1.8 version is the most used and the most stable JDK you could use. Read more at…

installation (Java)…

Install Open JDK

2 Jul 201926 Aug 2019

For a list of installed versions you can use the following command: update-java-alternatives -l To select the default version (in case you have many versions installed: update-alternatives --config java Ton…

Installation (Python)…

Install ipython with autoload

1 Nov 201827 Aug 2019

1. Install ipython: pip install ipython 2. Create a default profile: ipython profile create 3. Edit profile at: ~/.ipython/profile_default/ipython_config.py and add (or uncomment) the following lines: c.InteractiveShellApp.exec_lines = [] c.InteractiveShellApp.exec_lines.append('%load_ext…

installation (C++)…

Install valgrind

26 Aug 201926 Aug 2019

Installation via apt: sudo apt install valgrind On how to use valgrind for debugging read this article.

Prepare your computer to write Java EE 8 REST code

21 Jul 201921 Jul 2019

Important note: The following instructions are for the Technologies of Internet applications course of DIT (ΤΕΔ) for Java EE 8. The instructions could be used by those who will follow…

How to Install tomcat

21 Jul 201921 Jul 2019

Read this detailed article.

installation (MySQL)…

Install mysql

2 Jul 201927 Aug 2019

To install latest MySQL to Ubuntu perform the following steps: 1) Download and add the repositories Download the repositories from the official download page manually. Install them. 2) Update the…

Use valgrind to debug C/C++ applications

14 Mar 201926 Aug 2019

Use the flag -g3 to compile the application with gcc (or g++) After the compilation run your application with the following flags: --leak-check=full --show-leak-kinds=all --leak-resolution=high --track-origins=yes --vgdb=yes

installation (C++)…

Install MPI

19 Sep 201827 Aug 2019

Installation via apt: sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install mpich sudo apt install libmpich-dev Here are the steps: Step 1 - Update the repository sudo apt…

Prepare your computer to write Pascal code

12 Aug 20182 Jul 2019

Summary of what you are going to install: Lazarus IDE anchordocking design package for a dockable GUI Although you may use Windows or MAC OS as an operating system for…

Prepare your computer to write Java EE 8 code

9 Jul 20182 Jul 2019

Important note: The following instructions are for the Technologies of Internet applications course of DIT (ΤΕΔ) for Java EE 8. The instructions could be used by those who will follow…

Prepare your computer to write Sunspot code

7 Jul 20182 Jul 2019

Note: These instructions are mainly for students of DIT (UoA). Summary of what you are going to install to your computer: virtualbox virtualbox extensions You will install the following software inside…

Installation (Python)

Install bottle

31 May 201826 Aug 2019

Summary of what you are going to install: pythonpipbottle Install python, pip and bottle via apt: sudo apt update sudo apt install python3.6 sudo apt -y install python3-pip sudo pip3…

Hints for debugging simple TCP applications

29 May 20182 Jul 2019

Summary of what you are going to install: ncat curl Summary of the commands: sudo apt install ncat sudo apt install curl echo "hello world" > /dev/tcp/localhost/11111 echo "hello world"…

Murach’s Java Servlets and JSP

1 Apr 201822 Jul 2019

Murach's Java Servlets and JSP The best book for Servlets and JSP. Progressive difficulty and a lots of a examples.

Online Problem solver

6 Feb 20188 Oct 2018

The online solver is a mini application that comprises of a set of mini web services that solve well known problems in computer science (at bachelor level) that are frequently…

Operation of a court with semaphores

3 Dec 20173 Dec 2017

Write a set of programs that simulate the operation of a court in a specific case scenario. Synchronization between the processes should be achieved with POSIX or System-V semaphores Resources:…

Image Converter in NetPBM Format

3 Dec 20173 Dec 2017

Write a converter or a web application that can convert image files between any NetPBM format (support at least P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 formats). Files to use as…

Use IPCS to debug IPC facilities

9 Nov 20179 Nov 2017

Prerequisites: ipcs View all memory segments and semaphore arrays: $ ipcs -s -m View details of a memory segment: $ ipcs -m -i <id> View details of a semaphore array:…

Prepare your computer to write MIPS code

7 Nov 20173 Dec 2017

Summary of what you are going to install: QtSpim Notepad++ Although you may use Linux or MAC OS as an operating system for your development computer, as a beginner it…

installation (C++)…

Install XV6 Operating system

6 Nov 201727 Aug 2019

Summary of what you are going to install: qemuxv6 Summary of the commands: sudo apt update sudo apt install qemu git clone git://github.com/mit-pdos/xv6-public.git make make qemu-nox Here are the steps:…

installation (Java)…

Install ACM Java task force library in 64bit (Windows)

5 Nov 201726 Aug 2019

Prerequisites: Install java Summary of what you are going to install: acm library on 64 bit operating system At first you should download the acm.jar from this page. If you…

Upload files with SCP

5 Nov 20177 Nov 2017

Prerequisites: scp (pre-installed on most Linux distributions) Let's say your student ID is sdiABCDEFG and lets say you have to upload your assignment to the following address: /home/users/kXX/projectN/sdiABCDEFG/ Here are…

installation (C++)…

Install LAPACKE

4 Nov 201727 Aug 2019

Prerequisites: C/C++ compiler (install link) Summary of what you are going to install: BLASLapackLapacke Summary of the commands: sudo apt update sudo apt install liblapack3 sudo apt install liblapack-dev sudo…

Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++

4 Nov 201722 Jul 2019

Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++, International Edition A little bit overpriced but an excellent read. Lots of examples using modern C++. The book covers almost any data structure…

Generic applications…

Install MQTT

4 Nov 201727 Aug 2019

Summary of what you are going to install: MQTT Summary of the commands: sudo apt install mosquitto sudo apt install mosquitto-clients sudo service mosquitto status sudo service mosquitto start sudo…

Design Patterns – Heads first

1 Nov 201722 Jul 2019

Head First Design Patterns - A brain friendly guide The best book for Design patterns. It is not difficult to read and It uses many illustrations which is very good…

Design Patterns

1 Nov 201722 Jul 2019

Design patterns : elements of reusable object-oriented software A great book for design patterns, but it is advanced and hard to read. It is recommended as a follow up once…

Tools

JustInTime calculator

30 Oct 20178 Oct 2018

JIT calculator is a calculator that calculates the expression you type live, without waiting for you to press enter. It does not callback to server and it is keyboard focused.…

Tools

Linux installation script

18 Oct 201731 Oct 2017

If you use Linux, you may find useful the online Linux installation script builder. The script builder reads the data via REST and generates a table from which you can…

Tools

Makefile generator

18 Oct 20178 Oct 2018

If you are writing code in C/C++ you may find useful the online makefile generator which is available as a part of the online problem solver. Please note the following:…

Absolute C++

1 Oct 20176 Oct 2018

Absolute C++, Global Edition Continue reading "Absolute C++"

C++ Primer

1 Oct 20176 Oct 2018

C++ Primer C++ Primer is one of the best books to start with if you are interested in learning C++, and the first that I would recommend for a beginner.…

Effective Java

1 Oct 20176 Oct 2018

Effective Java This is not a beginner's book. But it is one of the most important intermediate level books you are ever going to read. Seriously. It contains many tips…

C Programming: A Modern Approach

1 Oct 20176 Oct 2018

C Programming: A Modern Approach C Programming: A Modern approach is one of the best books to start with, and the first one I recommend for C. It goes…

Computer maintenance and stability

Do not install software that advertises that it will make your computer run faster or that it will magically repair and clean up your hard drive. Most of those programs…

Are there any data structure problems to solve?

I do not recommend using any the sites below if you are a student studying in a University or college, unless you have a lot of spare time. While you…

Are there any problems I can solve?

I do not recommend using any the sites below if you are a student studying in a University or college, unless you have a lot of spare time. While you…

Software for increased productivity

20 Aug 20172 Jul 2019

Summary Here is a short list of useful and free programs that may increase your productivity on your development computer: a light-weight text editor like notepad++ (windows) or notepadqq (linux)…

Which operating system should I use?

19 Aug 201712 Nov 2017

Once you are an expert, it simply does not matter which operating system you use. As soon as you become familiar with any modern operating system, you will be able…