OSSU-computer-science/CHANGELOG.md

# Change Log

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
This project adheres *in spirit* to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/):
- "MAJOR" updates correspond to changing the topics studied within a subject
- "MINOR" updates correspond to changing courses without changing the topics
- "PATCH" updates correspond to aesthetic and non-essential additions/removals or changing order of classes for better progression

## [8.0.0] 2017-11-01
### Added
- extras/readings: "The System Design Primer"
- extras/readings: "Category Theory for Programmers: The Preface"
- extras/readings: "Programming Languages: Application and Interpretation"
- extras/readings: "Programming and Programming Languages"
- CONTRIBUTING: "Learning Git" section to the contributor guidelines page
- Core Math: Added "Essence of Linear Algebra" as pre-requisite to "Linear Algebra: Foundations to Frontiers"

### Updated
- Moved "Introduction to Mathematical Thinking" to extras/courses
- Moved "Hack the Kernel" (ops-class) from Advanced Systems to Core Systems
- Core Systems: "Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces" is no longer required, but is recommended as companion text to "Hack the Kernel"
- Core Theory: Replaced Coursera with Lagunita as the host for Stanford Algorithms, since Coursera uses dark patterns to trick users into paying

## [7.2.2] 2017-07-02
### Added
- "Haskell Programming from First Principles" book as a paid alternative to learn Haskell
- "Think Python" to extras/readings
- FAQ entries and links under relevant courses
- "Category Theory: A Gentle Introduction" to extras/readings

## [7.2.1] 2017-05-14
### Updated
- Networking course should take 8 weeks to complete
- Fixed spelling error

### Added
- Introduction to Haskell course to [extras/courses](extras/courses.md)

## [7.2.0] 2017-04-28
### Added
- Software Testing course
- Link to Stanford Lagunita's Algorithms: Design and Analysis
- Added link to the section on parametric equations and polar coordinates from MIT's Single Variable Calculus course in order to properly prepare students for Multivariable Calculus

## [7.1.2] 2017-04-22
### Updated
- Add link to Mega Project List in the introduction of the Projects section

## [7.1.1] 2017-04-11
### Updated
- Final touch to release

## [7.1.0] 2017-04-10
### Updated
- Reverted reformat of programming languages course

### Added
- Reliable Distributed Algorithms courses
- New Introduction to CS course

## [7.0.2] 2017-03-30
### Updated
- Moved optional online learning courses to extras/courses in a new section
- Moved alternate computer architecture course to extras/courses

### Added
- Scala specialization under Advanced applications

### Removed
- Removed all but one choice for required readings to make the curriculum simpler

## [7.0.1] 2017-03-11
### Updated
- Fixed link to Bradfield's DIY computer science page

### Added
- Note under Calculus One with links to errata and course progression recommendations
- Optional courses under extras:
  - Strang's course on linear algebra
  - Berkeley's Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- Optional readings under extras:
  - Van Roy's advanced programming book
  - P&H's computer architecture book
  - Skiena's algorithms book
  - Strang's linear algebra book
  - Database Management Systems book
  - Tarr's book on creating your own Domain-specific language
  - Readings from various authors on distributed systems

## [7.0] 2017-03-09
Complete overhaul of program structure

### Updated
- Clarified contributor guidelines and moved them to separated file
- Switched from many subjects to just four subjects with many topics
- Consolidated free-books.md and paid-books.md into readings.md
- Consolidated free-courses.md and paid-courses.md into courses.md
- Replace old "How to Code" with new "How to Code" (Software Development MicroMasters)
- Replace Princeton Algorithms (moved to [alternative courses](#extras/courses.md)) with Stanford Algorithms

### Added
- Indicate prerequisites for all courses
- Requirements: subject/topic requirements and project requirements
- Required readings on Haskell, Prolog, Operating Systems
- Courses: Dan Grossman's Programming Languages
- Courses: From Nand to Tetris
- Elective course: Intro to Parallel Programming
- Elective course: LAFF: Programming for Correctness
- Elective course: Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
- Elective courses: Electricity and Magnetism
- Elective courses: MIT's Computation Structures
- Elective course: Multivariable Calculus
- Elective course: ops-class.org
- Elective course: Automata Theory
- Elective course: Introduction to Logic
- Elective course: Computational Geometry
- Elective course: Formal Concept Analysis
- Elective course: Game Theory
- Elective specializations:
  - Robotics
  - Data Mining
  - Big Data
  - Internet of Things
  - Cloud Computing
  - Full Stack Web Development
  - Data Science
- Pro specializations:
  - Mastering Software Development in R
  - Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  - Machine Learning Engineer
  - Cybersecurity
  - Android Developer

### Removed
- Removed many dead links and obsolete courses
- Removed per-course project requirement
- Course: Object-Oriented Programming in Java
- Course: Functional Programming in Scala
- Course: Computer Architecture (but left as a footnote)
- Course: Intro to Theoretical Computer Science
- Course: Software Processes and Agile Practices
- Course: Operating Systems & System Programming
- Course: Introduction to Cyber Security
- Course: Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming
- Course: UX Design for Mobile Developers

## [6.0] 2016-10-09
### Updated
- Put Calculus One before and together with Mathematics for Computer Science
- Improve text in "Order of the classes"

### Added
- Create public Trello board with the new curriculum version
- Create the section "How to track and show your progress" in "How to use this guide"
- Add PROJECTS.md file
- Copy all sections of curriculum to PROJECTS.md

### Removed
- Remove "Next Goals" section
- Remove reference to OSSU web app

## [5.1.0] 2016-08-20
Update to latest version of Math for Computer Science:

### Updated
- Section: **Math (Discrete Math)**
  - Mathematics for Computer Science

## [5.0.0] 2016-08-20
Due to removed course, we had the following updates:

### Removed
- Section: **Natural Language Processing**
  - Natural Language Processing

### Added
- Section: **Natural Language Processing**
  - Introduction to Natural Language Processing

## [4.1.0] 2016-08-05
Due to Coursera's platform changes, we had the following updates:
### Fixed
- Section: **Big Data**
  - Introduction to Big Data

## [4.0.0] 2016-07-30
Due to Coursera's platform changes, we had the following updates:

### Removed
- Section: **Theory**
  - Automata
- Section: **Math (Linear Algebra)**
  - Coding the Matrix: Linear Algebra through Computer Science Applications
- Section: **Parallel Computing**
  - Heterogeneous Parallel Programming
- Section: **Natural Language Processing**
  - Natural Language Processing

### Fixed
- Section: **Computer Networks**
  - Computer Networks
- Section: **Compilers**
  - Compilers

### Added
- Section: **Theory**
  - Intro to Theoretical Computer Science
- Section: **Math (Linear Algebra)**
  - Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers
- Section: **Parallel Computing**
  - Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming
- Section: **Natural Language Processing**
  - Natural Language Processing

## [3.0.0] 2016-05-04
### Removed
- Section: **Introduction to Computer Science**:
	- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
	- From Nand to Tetris (Part 1)

### Added
- Section: **Introduction to Computer Science**:
	- Introduction to Computer Science - CS50

## [2.0.1] 2016-04-04
### Fixed
- Now students should enroll through our [web app](https://ossu.firebaseapp.com).

## [2.0.0] 2016-03-17
### Fixed
- Program Design section course's names and links

### Removed
- **Introduction to Computer Science**:
	- Introduction to Computer Science
	- Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
- **Algorithms**
	- Analysis of Algorithms
- **Programming Paradigms**
	- Principles of Reactive Programming
- **Math (Calculus)**
	- Multivariable Calculus
- **Software Architecture**:
	- Web Application Architectures
- **Software Engineering**:
	- Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails - Basics
	- Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails - Advanced
	- Startup Engineering
- **Computer Architecture**:
	- The Hardware/Software Interface
- **Operating Systems**:
	- Operating System Engineering
- **Computer Networks**:
	- Introduction to Computer Networking
- **Cryptography**:
	- Applied Cryptography

**ps**: These removed courses are now in the [extras](https://github.com/ossu/computer-science/tree/master/extras) section.

## [1.3.12] 2016-03-17
### Added
- How to collaborate: send new links to the extras section

## [1.3.11] 2016-03-06
### Fixed
- Nand to Tetris: change name and url
- UC Berkeley Agile development: change name and url
- Direct links to specializations

## [1.3.10] 2016-03-06
### Fixed
- Link from Systematic Program Design Part 2 course

## [1.3.9] 2015-11-09
### Fixed
- Link for the correct Natural Language Processing course

## [1.3.8] 2015-11-07
### Added
- Add "Project Suggestions" section with more references

## [1.3.7] 2015-11-01
### Removed
- Removed project.md file, moved to **help** repo

## [1.3.6] 2015-10-22
### Added
- Latest version of CS 162, Operating Systems and System Programming

## [1.2.6] 2015-10-19
### Added
- Badge/Link to the Awesome list

## [1.2.5] 2015-10-16
### Fixed
- Fix name of the section and add a hyperlink to it.

## [1.2.4] 2015-10-14
### Removed
- Removed citation about public commitment

## [1.2.3] 2015-10-12
### Changed
- Updated the prerequisite section for more clarity

## [1.2.2] 2015-10-12
### Fixed
- New link to issue intended for students' enrollment

## [1.2.1] 2015-10-11
### Added
- Article Git - the simple guide to the prerequisite section

##[1.1.1] 2015-10-11
### Fixed
- Fix typos
  - As MOOC is a "Massive Open Online Course" MOOC course is redundant
  - Elaborated on "real problem"
  - Fixed a few small grammatical and wording errors

## [1.1.0] 2015-10-08
### Added
- Motivation & Preparation section (optional resources)
  - Article: MIT Challenge
  - Course: Learning How to Learn

## [1.0.0] 2015-10-08

Release of the first **complete** version of the Computer Science curriculum