From 5d0b7731384c2a2b2bf410bc90e542300f0a0ad3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christian Kolset Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:25:10 -0700 Subject: renamed files to contain numbering --- tutorials/1_01_intro_to_programming.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 tutorials/1_01_intro_to_programming.md (limited to 'tutorials/1_01_intro_to_programming.md') diff --git a/tutorials/1_01_intro_to_programming.md b/tutorials/1_01_intro_to_programming.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8cebd0e --- /dev/null +++ b/tutorials/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. + +Today, learning to program is just as important as learning how to use a wrench or a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tool. In this course, you’ll see how computing and programming apply to mechanical engineering and how they can make you a better problem solver. By the end, you’ll have the skills to write simple programs that help you **think like an engineer in the digital age.** \ No newline at end of file -- cgit v1.2.3