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diff --git a/tutorials/module_1/1_01_intro_to_programming.md b/tutorials/module_1/1_01_intro_to_programming.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2f12a3a --- /dev/null +++ b/tutorials/module_1/1_01_intro_to_programming.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Introduction to Programming +## The Importance of Programming in Engineering + +Engineering is all about solving problems, designing innovative solutions, and making systems work efficiently. Whether you’re designing cars, airplanes, rockets, or even everyday machines, programming plays a critical role in modern engineering. + +In mechanical engineering, programming helps us **analyze data, model complex systems, automate repetitive tasks, and simulate real-world physics.** For example, instead of spending hours solving equations by hand, engineers can write a program that does it in seconds. This saves time and therefore do more. + +With programming, mechanical engineers can: + +- **Automate calculations:** Quickly solve equations for heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical stresses. +- **Simulate systems:** Model how a bridge bends under weight or how an engine burns fuel efficiently. +- **Analyze data:** Process thousands of test results to improve designs. +- **Control machines:** Program robots, 3D printers, and CNC's. + +In this course, you’ll see how computing and programming applies to mechanical engineering and how they can make you a better problem solver. By the end, you’ll have the skills and understanding of how to write programs that help you **think like an engineer in the digital age.** |