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Curious, why does the date of the pdf matter? Not saying it applies here, but typically results in mathematics (unlike those in tech industry) do not become outdated and whatever is true today in mathematics is true tomorrow. So, for instance if you proven a mathematical theorem in 1661, then that theorem is still true today.

Excellent. Thank you.

Thanks for the reply. I had not (yet) posted on the forum as I was methodically searching through the previous replies to ensure my question had not already been answered. Thanks for crestle recommendation. I will now look into it. This should simplify my tool setup. If I still have questions around tool setup after posting, then I will at-mention you. I think the mini-MOOC (for people like me) is a great idea. I get lost in basic tooling (that many experienced devs can skip). So, if you guys include a mini-MOOC on tool set up, then this would benefit people like me tremendously and help us get up to speed with everyone else.

Will the revamped course in October be offered online (like the current version is) for public viewing?

I come from the opposite side of the spectrum. I know nothing about UNIX/AWS/Shell and have no intimate or strong opinions on any of the tools. I am confused by basics such as how to make a special request for P2 access, since the set up video is out of date. The git cloning recommendations on the wiki is also confusing to me. I'd rather see a video on how to do the git cloning or step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on how to do this and what to expect if it has been properly done.

I felt like some of the material is outdated and I find it not clear how to get around it. I ended up getting frustrated with the set up videos and git cloning instructions, so I skipped it in their entirety. I hope the future iterations of this class spell things out for beginners like me. Otherwise, I can't even begin the class since I don't know how to request access to P2, clone git, etc.

I am not uneducated. I come from a pure mathematics background and don't know anything about this set up business. I can code, know theoretical CS, but when it comes to setting up the tools (along with the outdated material) I am utterly lost.

At this point I'm just watching the videos. I can't actually do any of the coding stuff since I don't have the tools set up, but I like their top-down approach and am learning a lot despite these obstacles.