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I spent my high school afternoons on github.com/ossu/computer-science ; years later during my actual bachelor’s in computer science I just had a good time with the people around me. I’m grateful for the internet, life is good, universities…

comment by danielfalbo · 2025-09-21 · in Universities should be more than toll gates

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Open Source Society University – Path to a free self-taught education in CS

story by saikatsg · 2025-05-25 · 162 comments

…produce by my own hand. I have tried to go pescatarian before, but it didn't stick forever. [0] - https://github.com/ossu/computer-science?tab=readme-ov-file#...

comment by purple-leafy · 2024-12-26 · in Ask HN: What skills do you want to develop or improve in 2025?

I've just seen this: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by WithinReason · 2024-09-20 · in Ask HN: Book recommendations for CS fundamentals for a self-taught programmer?

Try also: + https://github.com/ossu/computer-science + https://github.com/Developer-Y/cs-video-courses + https://github.com/PKUFlyingPig/Self-learning-Computer-Scien... + https://gist.github.com/Amir22010/e66e8f51fecf415a2952b6470d...

comment by chris_wot · 2024-08-16 · in The Open Source Computer Science Degree

…supposedly acquired - without that, you need a way to show employers that you know things. [^1]: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by syndicatedjelly · 2024-07-10 · in Ask HN: Advice on coding bootcamps – still the best way to get a job?

There are a lot of great self-study resources for computer science. I've seen https://github.com/ossu/computer-science before and thought it looked like a good way to slowly make your way though a typical CS curriculum.

comment by strken · 2024-06-09 · in Anyone else lurk and feel like they understand nothing?

There is a Discord server for the OSSU computer science cirriculum that is pretty active. https://github.com/ossu/computer-science It's not strictly mathematics, but obviously there are a number of mathematics courses in the cirriculum.

comment by elpatokamo · 2024-03-27 · in Show HN: I made a cheap alternative to college-level math & physics tutoring

…years or through the next downturn. If possible, complete a bachelor’s degree in person or online. https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by syndicatedjelly · 2023-12-05 · in Ask HN: What to learn in order to get a software job in a decent country?

…from open materials. These do take SERIOUS efforts and consistency. So be prepared for that. [0]: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by rg111 · 2023-09-19 · in Has anyone self taught CS/Math undergrad curricula from public course materials?

You maybe interested in OSSU: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by syndicatedjelly · 2023-09-13 · in Kids, take your college more seriously

…that compile various MooCs and free college courses though that I thought was phenomenal: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by komali2 · 2023-09-11 · in Gen Z is giving up on college

https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by JimmyRuska · 2023-07-07 · in Ask HN: What should be *the* resource to start learning programming in 2023?

The closest I have found is this: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science Wondering if anyone has found good alternatives or different options.

comment by matthewwolfe · 2023-06-19 · in Ask HN: Free/Open Source equivalent to a CS bachelors degree?

…Science undergrad topics. A similar big list of topic/resources that's frequently linked to is: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science Could you describe a bit more about what you're looking for when you say "traditional CompSci?"

comment by CobrastanJorji · 2023-06-13 · in Teach yourself Computer Science functionally

https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by leonewton253 · 2023-03-12 · in Computer Science Degree Online – Bachelor of Science – WGU

…Some of the resources you can try are: Path to a free self-taught education in Computer Science! https://github.com/ossu/computer-science Foundations of Computer Science http://i.stanford.edu/~ullman/focs.html MIT OpenCourseWare…

comment by sherdil2022 · 2023-02-08 · in What's the Best Tech Field to Learn, and Get Involved In?

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story by netfortius · 2023-02-06 · 199 comments

…[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEAMfLPZZhE&list=PLeKd45zvjc... [6] https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by britannio · 2023-01-07 · in Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old

…today if they'd like, using free resources like the Open Source Society University's curriculum: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by insightcheck · 2022-08-27 · in Ask HN: How can I come to peace with the years I wasted on pointless things?

Seems like you could reap great benefits from https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by erkm9 · 2022-06-14 · in Ask HN: CS grad who barely knows any CS

https://gamehacking.academy/ https://github.com/ossu/computer-science https://poignant.guide/book/chapter-1.html

comment by surge · 2022-05-05 · in Ask HN: It's 2022. Where should I direct the youths to learn about programming?

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story by bgroat · 2022-02-09 · 2 comments

…at Norvig's essay ( https://norvig.com/21-days.html ) and suggestions from teachyourselfcs.com. https://github.com/ossu/computer-science is also a good one. If want more, https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-compu...

comment by ravish0007 · 2021-12-10 · in Ask HN: I'm looking for a good book on the fundamentals of CS

A good course/resource to go on a full and serious dive to CS: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by micahbule · 2021-11-27 · in Teach Yourself Computer Science (2020)

…skull and to keep it there. There are a number of free resources via Youtube and Github like this ( https://github.com/ossu/computer-science ) that just require the investment of time. Consider a blog to log your learning over time the…

comment by gigatexal · 2021-11-07 · in Ask HN: Starting a career as a programmer in my mid-40s

Maybe something like this will provide you with insight: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science#curriculum

comment by vemodalen · 2021-11-02 · in Free/cheap Computer Science degree online?

…curriculum but are otherwise of high quality, they belong in extras/courses or extras/readings." https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by trenchgun · 2021-10-11 · in MIT 18.404J – Theory of Computation [video]

That's unfortunate. Luckily there are tons of good resources online like OSSU https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by sam0x17 · 2021-07-13 · in Show HN: Print a WiFi Login Card

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story by alltakendamned · 2021-07-06 · 1 comment

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OSSU: Path to a free, self-taught education in computer science

story by axiomdata316 · 2021-07-06 · 149 comments

…I didn't find on the list, Coursera makes it really difficult to take ("audit") a course for free: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science/blob/master/FAQ.md#...

comment by ibraheemdev · 2021-05-30 · in Dark Patterns Hall of Shame

…OSSU Open Source Society University Path to a free self-taught education in Computer Science https://github.com/ossu/computer-science also bioinformatics and data-science

comment by human4fter4ll · 2021-03-20 · in My self-study plan for electrical engineering

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OSSU: A path to a free self-taught education in Computer Science

story by ibraheemdev · 2021-03-05 · 0 comments

Along similar lines, this list links to the best MOOC for each course in a core CS curriculum: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by schwax · 2021-01-13 · in Computer Science Curriculum in 1000 YouTube Videos

https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by ipodopt · 2020-12-30 · in Computer Science textbooks that are freely available online

In the same vein: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by ipodopt · 2020-12-29 · in Computer Science textbooks that are freely available online

…are all you actually need! [1] https://haseebq.com/how-to-break-into-tech-job-hunting-and-i... [2] https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by legerdemain · 2020-09-22 · in UC Berkeley inappropriately admitted students as favors to donors

…you're early on in your career, I'd recommend the free only Computer Science degree (DIY route -> https://github.com/ossu/computer-science ) and eventually getting a Master's if you want to go into management (or alternatively just load up…

comment by WrtCdEvrydy · 2020-09-08 · in On finally learning to program at the age of 40

See teachyourselfcs [0] and OSSU [1] [0] https://teachyourselfcs.com/ [1] https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by asicsp · 2020-08-16 · in Ask HN: CS degree equivalent from MIT or Harvard with online classes, for free?

…- and i've found for whatever reason that structure has let them gradient in with more success. ( https://github.com/ossu/computer-science ) ~Intrigued/Engaged - but intent is still nascent For people who have a fleeting interest but don't…

comment by seven4 · 2020-06-21 · in Teach Yourself Computer Science

The curriculum from Open Source Society University at https://github.com/ossu/computer-science lists those: - https://www.edx.org/course/compilers - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcmCgguL9rxPoVn2ykUF...

comment by galoisgirl · 2020-05-15 · in Ask HN: Online Compiler Courses?

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story by rkeulemans · 2020-05-05 · 0 comments

If you're disciplined enough, you can use this awesome resource https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by RMPR · 2020-03-21 · in Ask HN: Programming Guidance?

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story by leni1 · 2020-03-02 · 0 comments

…free good education out there for you. All you have to do is have the right mindset to get it. [1] https://github.com/ossu/computer-science [2] https://github.com/rossant/awesome-math

comment by BossingAround · 2019-12-31 · in A curated list of Computer Engineering resources

https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by lurker321 · 2019-11-14 · in Ask HN: Self taught programmer, now wanting to learn more about CS theory

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story by paulygarcia · 2019-09-24 · 172 comments

…other statement: "Learn CS (and math) with a formal education". You can learn CS from internet. https://github.com/ossu/computer-science https://teachyourselfcs.com/ In the first link, it is said you need roughly 2 years to master core CS.…

comment by langitbiru · 2019-09-12 · in What happens to tech workers when their skills become obsolete?

…subject, if you are looking to self learn CS can anybody comment on the quality of this program? https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

comment by crims0n · 2019-07-23 · in No CS Degree – Interviews with self-taught developers