6.001
\sˈɪks pɔ͡ɪnt zˈi͡əɹə͡ʊ zˈi͡əɹə͡ʊ wˈɒn], \sˈɪks pɔɪnt zˈiəɹəʊ zˈiəɹəʊ wˈɒn], \s_ˈɪ_k_s p_ɔɪ_n_t z_ˈiə_ɹ_əʊ z_ˈiə_ɹ_əʊ w_ˈɒ_n]\
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/siks dub*l oh wun/, /dub*l oh wun/ or rarely/siks dub*l oh fun/ MIT's introductory computer class formajors, known for its intensity. Developed by GeraldSussman and Hal Abelson, the course is taught in Schemeand introduces recursion, higher-order functions,object-oriented programming and much more. Students whograsp the metacircular interpreter gain entry into theKnights of the Lambda-Calculus. 6.001 has been exported toseveral other colleges, sometimes successfully. The textbook,"Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs", writtenwith Julie Sussman is a classic that can be found on theshelves of many computer scientists, whether they took thecourse or not. Legendary characters from the class, problemsets, and book include the wise Alyssa P. Hacker, BenBitdiddle, Lem E. Tweakit and Eva Lu Ator, the careless LouisReasoner and Captain Abstraction.
By Denis Howe