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
- OS: Processes & Threads - Process management, CPU scheduling, IPC, synchronization
- Memory Management - Virtual memory, paging, TLB, page replacement, COW, ASLR
- Networking Basics - TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, RESTful APIs, WebSocket, CDN
- Data Structures - Arrays, linked lists, hash tables, BST, heaps, graphs
- 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