Computer Science Fundamentals

Course Description

This course covers the essential computer science concepts every developer needs to know. From operating systems to data structures and algorithms, you will build a solid foundation in how computers work.

What You Will Learn

  1. OS: Processes & Threads - Process management, CPU scheduling, IPC, synchronization
  2. Memory Management - Virtual memory, paging, TLB, page replacement, COW, ASLR
  3. Networking Basics - TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, RESTful APIs, WebSocket, CDN
  4. Data Structures - Arrays, linked lists, hash tables, BST, heaps, graphs
  5. Algorithm Basics - Sorting (Bubble, Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick), Searching (Linear, Binary)

Prerequisites

  • Basic programming knowledge (any language)
  • Familiar with command line
  • Python installed

Duration

120 minutes (self-paced)

Why Learn CS Fundamentals?

Even as a web developer, understanding CS fundamentals helps you:

  • Write more efficient code - understand time and space complexity tradeoffs
  • Debug faster - understand how the OS manages resources
  • Design better architecture - choose the right data structures and algorithms
  • Ace interviews - core knowledge tested by tech companies

Course Features

  • Vibe Coding Style - Learn with AI assistance, not rote memorization
  • Hands-on - Every chapter includes Python code examples
  • Multi-language - Available in Chinese, English, and Japanese
  • Interactive - Each chapter ends with Vibe Coding practice exercises

Key Points

  • Understand the core concepts thoroughly
  • Practice with hands-on code examples
  • Apply knowledge to real-world problems
  • Review and reinforce through exercises

Further Learning

  • Official documentation
  • Open source projects on GitHub
  • Community forums and discussions
  • Related courses and tutorials