Homework 0: Setting up your computing environment#
This homework is not graded, but please try to complete it before the first class. You will need to install these and make these accounts to complete the homework in this course.
Before the first class, please make sure to install the required software and sign up for the required services. Students will need to install the following software on their laptop. Each of these pieces of software are free:
Visual Studio Code (NOT Visual Studio. Visual Studio Code is different from Visual Studio)
GitKraken You will need to use GitKraken Client Pro, which is available for free for students.
WinSCP For those using a Mac, you may need to find a software alternatives for WinSCP.
Students should also sign up for an account with the following websites. We will use free versions of each of these services:
Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) Apply for access through the University of Chicago, using the registration form here. For any issues that may arise, please contact the WRDS representative for UChicago’s Mathematics department, John Zekos, zekos@math.uchicago.edu.