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Documentation: Umass Math Summer Project

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Summary

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Glossary

Git is a version control system (VCS) for tracking changes in computer files and coordinating work on those files among multiple people. It is primarily used for software development, but it can be used to keep track of changes in any set of files. As a distributed revision control system it is aimed at speed, data integrity, and support for distributed, non-linear workflows. * What is Git?

Markdown is a text to HTML conversion tool created by John Gruber of Daring Fireball fame * What is Markdown?

Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding, make it very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as well as for use as a scripting or glue language to connect existing components together. * What is Python?

Prerequisites

The following software packages and dependencies will need to be installed prior to the project.

Please email any issues, comments or questions prior to the start of the project.

Contact is oblomkov [at] math.umass.edu

Prerequisites-Software

Atom Editor A text editor created by Github.com
- There is a big red button on the landing page to download for the appropriate operating system (Linux, MacOS & Windows)

Prerequisites-Git

Please have read or completed at least the following within Pro-Git
- Chapters 1 - 3
- Chapters 5 - 8
- Chapter 10
- Appendix A3 (review)
In order to share your work on this project with the team and mentors, creating a free Github.com account is required.
- Sign up here
- Helpful optional instructions

Prerequisites-Markdown

Markdown will be used for official project documentation.

Please first install the plugin and then review the following:

The use of this Atom plugin Markdown Preview is recommended for viewing changes in real-time. * To install this plugin * Launch the Atom app * Select Preferences * Select Install * Enter markdown-preview within the Search packages input field * Click the blue Install button

Prerequisites-Python

Reading 52 chapters prior to the project start might be a bit challenging * Learn Python the Hard Way (free) * Paid project with videos (optional not required)

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