Programming-Taskbook-5

This repository contains the components and code for the Programming Taskbook 5 (PT5), a cross-platform electronic taskbook designed for learning programming with a focus on C++ and parallel programming using MPI. The taskbook is designed to help students practice algorithms, data structures, and parallel computing techniques in a hands-on manner.

Overview

Programming Taskbook 5 (PT5) is an upgraded version of the previous PT4, supporting both Windows and Linux platforms. This version simplifies the interaction between the task programs and the core of the taskbook by adopting a console-based interface. The taskbook is primarily focused on supporting C++ tasks, particularly those involving the Standard Template Library (STL) and parallel matrix algorithms using MPI.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform Support : PT5 supports both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Task Constructor : A C++ task constructor that facilitates the creation and adaptation of new tasks.
• MPI Programming : Support for parallel programming tasks using MPI.
• STL Library : Exercises related to the C++ Standard Template Library (STL), including tasks related to iterators, sequences, algorithms, and associative containers.
• Console Interface : A simple console-based user interface that displays results using text-based graphics and supports UTF-8 encoding.
• Dynamic Linking : The system uses dynamic libraries (DLLs for Windows and SO files for Linux) for task execution.

Project Structure

The project is organized into the following directories:

• .pt/ : Contains configuration files related to the PT5 taskbook setup.
• .vscode/ : Contains Visual Studio Code settings for the project.
• backup/ : Stores backup files for previous versions or experiments.
• C/ : Contains C source files for tasks and related components.
• CPP/ : Contains C++ source files for tasks involving STL and MPI programming.
• CPPMPI/ : Contains MPI-related C++ source files for parallel matrix tasks.
• lib/ : Contains dynamic libraries (DLL/SO) required for task execution.
• Graph/ : Contains code related to graph theory and algorithms.

Installation

To install and use PT5 on your local machine:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Ruichen0508/Programming-Taskbook-5.git

2. Install dependencies:: For Linux:

   sudo apt-get install build-essential mpi-default-bin mpi-default-dev

   For Windows, ensure you have MPI installed, such as Microsoft MPI.
3. Build the project: Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ProgrammingTaskbook-5

   For Linux, use CMake to configure and build the project:

   mkdir build
   cd build
   cmake ..
   make

4. Run the taskbook: For Linux:

   ./pt5run <task_name> cpp

   For Windows, run pt5run.exe in the command prompt:

   pt5run.exe <task_name> cpp