Bytes and Data Encoding
Overview
In this project you will explore how computers are used to digitally encode information.
In Milestone 1, you will binary and hexadecimal
Sign up for Project
TODO:
Install Software
.NET for Mac Installation
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/5.0
.NET for Windows
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/5.0
C# Plugin for VS Code
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-dotnettools.csharp
.NET Core Test Explorer
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=formulahendry.dotnet-test-explorer
XML Documentation Comments Plugin
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=k--kato.docomment
Hex Editor for VS Code
TODO:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.hexeditor
Setup the Project
Open in VS Code
Select Project
- OmniSharp: Select Project
- Select All Projects
- .NET: Restore All Projects
Configure your test_data directory.
Running the Project
TODO:
Running the Tests
TODO:
Milestone 1
TODO:
Week of Oct 19th (1 block period + 1 homework session). No Monday session.
1st Block: Introduce binary, bits, nibble, bytes, hexadecimal, decimal, and number conversions. Install hex editor?
Second half of block: Students work on encoding
Homework: Students finish Milestone 1
Task List:
- Encode your 5211 Player Board
- For each byte, provide the hexadecimal, binary, and decimal encoding.
- Create a binary file containing your encoding
Milestone 2
Students start programming in C#.
Week of 19th: 2nd Block: In class, install .NET + all plugins, maybe short demo / overview
Homework: None? Simple C# Driver video? Getting Started video?
Week of 25th (Monday / Friday switched so block on Monday and short class on Friday)
1st Block: Full work day to work on Milestone 2 (80 minutes)
60 Minute Homework: Finish Milestone 2 / Start Milestone 3
Task List:
- Implement FiveTwoOneOneDecoder
- DecodeColor
- DecodeCard
- DecodeHand
Milestone 3
Week of 25th: (Monday / Friday switched so Friday has short periods)
2nd Block: Full work day for Milestone 3
45 min period: Work day for Milestone 3 Due end of day Friday. (No Homework)
Task List:
- Implement Remaining Methods:
- DecodeCardState
- DecodePair
- DecodeBoard
- DecodePlayer
- DecodeTwoPlayer