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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose by Princeton University

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    About the Course

    The basis for education in the last millennium was “reading, writing, and arithmetic;” now it is reading, writing, and computing. Learning to
    program is an essential part of the education of every student, not just in the sciences and engineering, but in the arts, social sciences, and
    humanities, as well. Beyond direct applications, it is the first step in understanding the nature of computer science’s undeniable impact on the
    modern world. This course covers the first half of our book Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach (the second half is covered in our
    Coursera course Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines). Our intent is to teach programming to those who ne...
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    PK

    Aug 7, 2023

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    This was a very great course to learn a powerful programming language, techniques used. This has changed my life for better and am looking forward to a career change into the programming world.

    NK

    Jun 16, 2021

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    Can't wait to get into the second part of the course. The best programming course ever provided for free of cost. The techniques used are backed by mathematical thinking. It is just awesome.

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    Nov 29, 2022

    provide usefull content . Good for industrial work , and easy to learn

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    Jan 16, 2020

    Very effective course with automated and immediate students graduation

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    Jul 26, 2023

    Excellent course, introductive yet challengeable. Topla preporuka :)

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    May 9, 2023

    this course is very important to known more about computer science

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    Dec 1, 2022

    nice experience even though I have learned C programming language

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    By Maksym G

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    Jul 21, 2020

    Knowledge and confidence you get are well worth time and effort.

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    Oct 16, 2024

    A bit challenging, but made me realize I need to work harder.

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    By Canshu L

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    Aug 7, 2021

    Fine. But at the end, the programming assignment is simple...

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    Mar 24, 2023

    Great teacher and wonderful course content. I learned a lot!

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    By 石志远

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    Oct 27, 2022

    the course is very useful for beginners. highly recommended

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    Sep 28, 2020

    Muy completo. Una muy buena introducción a la programación.

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    By Anand N

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    Feb 27, 2020

    Best course to learn about fundamentals of computer science

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    By Khayrat G

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    Dec 25, 2019

    Great Lectures and carefully prepared exercises. Thank you!

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    Jun 22, 2022

    Would be better if there is more robust discussion threads

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    By Jim O

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    Jan 10, 2022

    Excellent material great tests. Worth the time and effort!

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    By Mike D

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    Aug 2, 2020

    Very good course to gain the skills of java programming!

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    Aug 5, 2019

    Thank you very much, gratitude to teachers and coursera.

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    Aug 1, 2020

    Excellent course! Thoroughly enjoyed the assignments.

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    By Leonardo O

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    Apr 23, 2020

    100% recommended, for beginner and even some avanced

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    By rinus

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    Jan 21, 2021

    Thanks ,I get much practice in my java programming.

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    Jul 2, 2023

    good and its very good infoemation of the studies

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    By hezhigang

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    Feb 22, 2022

    This is a great online course for java developer

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    May 22, 2020

    I loved this course! It got me from zero to hero!

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    Oct 14, 2024

    Great experience. I really enjoyed this class!!

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    Mar 24, 2025

    The course was very helpful to my career growth

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