Summary

You’ve probably compiled and run software on your own computer before, but now you can also compile and run some software on the command line (C, Java, and Python). Most other programming languages work the same way as these three examples (compile and run, compile and run with another program, or just run with a program), but the names of the programs you use to compile or run the program change.

You should also now be able to do basic operations with version control software to keep track of how your own stuff changes over time. We’re just beginning with version control, and while specifically being able to get back to a state you were in before is useful in and of itself, version control software becomes really useful when you’re working on a project with a team of other people.

You should now be able to:

You should now be ready to work on your assignment for the week!