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Assignment 1: Getting Started

In this assignment, you will set up a Python environment and configure


Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as your Integrated Development Environment
(IDE). Although you are welcome to use any IDE you choose, we will be using
VS Code in examples. You are also required to create a GitHub account if you
do not already have one. Finally, you will tackle programming your first
sorting algorithm.

Step 1: Install Python


If you do not already have Python installed, you can download it from the
official website: https://www.python.org/downloads. You must use version 3.8
or higher. When you run the installer, be sure to check the option ‘Add
Python to PATH’.

To check the installation, use python --version on the terminal or command


prompt on your system.

Step 2: Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code) or an IDE of choice


You can download VS Code for Windows, MacOS, or Linux from their website:
https://code.visualstudio.com/. If you have used VS Code before, you want to
make sure you have the latest version. Run the installer and follow the
instructions to install it on your machine. Once the installation is complete,
you will need to install the Python Extension for VS Code.

1. Open Visual Studio Code


2. Go to the Extensions view by clicking the Extension icon in the Activity
Bar.
3. Search for ‘Python’ and select the official Python extension by
Microsoft.

4. Click Install to add the Python extension to VS Code.


5. I also recommend installing the Code Runner extension. Here’s a video
that shows the installation steps covered so far including Code
Runner : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o4gDQvVkLU
Step 3: GitHub Account Creation
GitHub is a cornerstone of modern software development that facilitates
collaboration, version control, and project management. Go to
https://github.com/ to create an account using your UCumberlands email
address. Setting up GitHub to work with VS Code can be a little confusing.
Watch this video to help you get it set up: https://youtu.be/z5jZ9lrSpqk?
si=olDHgwvpsNbtiwAB

Step 4: Assignment
Now that you are all set up, it is time to do a little programming. In Chapter 2
of Introduction to Algorithms, the Insertion Sort is introduced. Using what you
learned from the algorithm presented, code the Insertion Sort algorithm;
however, you will sort your array into monotonically decreasing order instead
of increasing. To practice using version control, you should have at least 3
commits to your GitHub repository. Name your repo
MSCS532_Assignment1 and make the repo public. Here’s a summary:
 Write a Python program for the Insertion Sort Algorithm that sorts in
monotonically decreasing order.
 Have at least 3 commits to your public MSCS532_Assignment1 repo to
show your development process.
 Submit the link to your public MSCS532_Assignment1 repository.

Cormen, T. H., Leiserson, C. E., Rivest, R. L., & Stein, C. (2022). Introduction
to Algorithms (4th ed.). Random House Publishing Services.
https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9780262367509

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