CSSE 250 (First class) Dr. Yingwu Zhu Office: ENGR 530 Phone: Emai:

Brief Bio PhD in CSE, University of Cincinnati, 2005 MCSE (Microsoft Certified Software Engineer) 3-year Software Engineer and Project Manager Papers in top Journals and Conferences Research: Peer-to-peer(P2P) systems, file/storage systems, distributed systems, networking Teaching: Data Structures, C/C++, Advanced topics in OS, Concurrent Distributed Systems, OS, Computer Networks, P2P Networks

Why Data Structures are Important? Core course for CS Foundations for advanced courses such as OS, Databases and Computer Networks Graduate studies Job search: many Data Structures interview questions Microsoft, Google, Yahoo)

Challenges in CSSE 250 New Textbook: examples with classes and templates in C++ Students may not be familiar with C++ classes and templates But, if we can make it, Very EASY to pass the course “Object- Oriented Programming” So, Let’s WORK HARDER!!!

How to Learn CSSE 250 Well? Go through the example codes in Textbook Write your own codes while closing book More programming exercises More thinking. E.g., how to make a choice on data structures and algorithms to implement an ADT (Abstract Data Type)? …

What can I do for you? From my experiences as a student, I know the difficulties you’ll be facing From my SE’s experiences, I’d like to share the experiences with you From the Professor’s perspective, I am willing to teach you more and help you to learn better So, talk to me if you have any questions! I’ll pay attention to everyone in my class

Suggestions in Class Pose questions ANYTIME In the beginning of the class, give me the questions you met during studies If necessary, we can discuss them in class Do not worry about the questions you may ask NO question is simple! Take notes when necessary

OITLINUX Account OITLINUX will be the server where you do the programming assignments If you do NOT have an account, contact HelpDesk ASAP! Programming related docs in my website

What’s for today? Go through the Syllabus Reading assignments after class Chapter 4, 6, 7 and 8 Please give me your questions next class