Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) Programming Resources

This repository contains programming resources and examples for the Cambridge O Level Computer Science syllabus (2210). It focuses specifically on the programming aspects of the course, providing practical implementations and exercises.

Contents

• Jupyter notebooks with explanations, pseudocode, and Python implementations
• Programming exercises and solutions
• Sample projects aligned with the syllabus

Target Audience

• Students preparing for Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210)
• Teachers looking for programming resources to support their teaching
• Anyone interested in learning basic to intermediate programming concepts

Language

All programming examples and exercises are in Python, as specified in the syllabus.

Syllabus Coverage

This repository covers the programming-related topics from the syllabus, including but not limited to:

• Variables, constants, and data types
• Selection and iteration
• Arrays and file handling
• Procedures and functions
• Algorithm design and problem-solving

Lessons

Our lesson notebooks provide explanations, pseudocode, and Python implementations for each topic:

1. Variables, constants, and data types
2. Selection and iteration
3. Arrays and file handling

Exercises

Each topic has a corresponding exercise notebook to practice the concepts learned:

1. Variables, constants, and data types
2. Selection and iteration
3. Arrays and file handling

Getting Started

You have two options to work with this repository: using GitHub Codespaces (recommended for beginners) or cloning the repository to your local machine.

Option 1: GitHub Codespaces

GitHub Codespaces provides a complete, configurable dev environment in the cloud. Here's how to get started:

1. Fork the repository:

   • Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository page.
   • This creates your own copy of the repository under your GitHub account.

2. Open in Codespaces:

   • In your forked repository, click the green "Code" button.
   • Select the "Codespaces" tab.
   • Click "Create codespace on main" to launch a new codespace.

3. Wait for the environment to build:

   • This may take a few minutes the first time.

4. Start learning:

   • Once the codespace is ready, you'll see a VS Code-like interface in your browser.
   • Navigate to the notebooks/ directory in the file explorer.
   • Click on a notebook to open and start learning!

5. Run code:

   • To run a code cell in a notebook, click the play button to the left of the cell or use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Enter.

6. Complete exercises:

   • Navigate to the exercises/ directory to find practice exercises.
   • Complete the exercises in the provided code cells.

7. Save your work:

   • Your work is automatically saved in the codespace.
   • To keep your changes long-term, commit and push your changes to your forked repository.

Remember, Codespaces usage is subject to GitHub's free tier limits. Make sure to stop your codespace when you're done working to conserve your usage time.

Option 2: Local Setup

If you prefer to work on your local machine:

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/musabshareef/olevel-cs-programming-2210.git
   

2. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Navigate to the notebooks/ directory and open the Jupyter notebooks to start learning.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to contribute, please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

Please ensure your code adheres to the existing style and includes appropriate tests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Disclaimer

This is not an official resource of Cambridge Assessment International Education. It is a community-driven project to support learning and teaching of the programming aspects of the syllabus.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, please open an issue in this repository.