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About the unit CITS4407 Open Source Tools and Scripting (1st semester 2023)
Unit description:
This unit introduces students to the philosophy, design, tools and practices that enable and facilitate the success of open source software, which runs much of the world's computer infrastructure. Important topics covered include the use of the shell as a programming language, the use of the file system and pipes to support interprocess communication, fundamental software components, tools supporting the software development and maintenance process, and the importance of consistent interfaces to support software integration.
Unit outcomes:
Students are able to (1) describe the role of software tools and their integration through scripting languages; (2) recognise the importance of consistency in software tool interfaces; and (3) identify and deploy fundamental software components that facilitate software integration and re-use.
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Indicative weekly topics:
| week 1 |
The Linux shell and environment |
| week 2 |
Version control; pipelines and redirection |
| week 3 |
Editors, scripts, and control structures |
| week 4 |
Regular expressions, text, control structures, cont. |
| week 5 |
Shell functions and script design |
| week 6 |
Analysing and securing data |
| week 7 |
Writing in Markdown |
| week 8 |
Accessing remote systems |
| week 9 |
Build automation |
| week 10 |
Open source and the web |
| week 11 |
PowerShell |
| week 12 |
Reflection & revision |
Indicative assessment:
A quiz, and 2 programming assignments
Useful prior experience and background knowledge:
Some experience with programming, such as Java or
PythonHardware required for this unit:
Students are able to undertake their laboratory exercises and projects in laboratories in the CSSE building, but most students also complete work on their own laptops.
The following hardware is required to successfully complete this unit:Standard laptop
Operating system(s) used in this unit:
Different units will use different operating systems for their teaching - for in-class examples, laboratory exercises, and programming projects.
If an operating system is REQUIRED, it will be used when marking assessments.
Linux REQUIRED (ideally Ubuntu 22.04 or later)
This information last updated 4:59am Mon 17th Apr 2023
