Your Computer Engineering Student Toolkit
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Programming, electronics design and simulation tools for computer engineering students.
Who this toolkit is for
For computer engineering students working across hardware and software.
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Essential (4)
Core tools that are broadly useful.
Code Editor / IDE
Why you may need this: A flexible code editor for programming assignments, scripting and web modules.
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Programming Languages
PythonOpen Source
Why you may need this: A common first language, used across programming, data and AI modules.
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Version Control
GitOpen Source
Why you may need this: Track changes to your code and submit work through Git-based workflows.
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Research / Citation
ZoteroOpen SourceAlso on iPhone/iPad
Why you may need this: Organise research sources and generate citations for coursework and dissertations.
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Recommended (5)
Useful for particular parts of the work or course.
Terminal
Windows TerminalOpen Source
Why you may need this: A modern terminal for running programs and scripts on Windows.
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Electronics
- KiCad
Open Source
Why you may need this: Design schematics and PCBs.
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Free
Why you may need this: Simulate circuits.
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Numerical Computing
- MATLAB
Paid
Why you may need this: Your course may use MATLAB for signals and systems.
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Your university or college may provide this software or a student licence. Check before purchasing.
Compilers
- GCC
Open Source
Why you may need this: Compile C and C++ on Linux.
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Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (1)
Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.
Numerical Computing
- GNU Octave
Open Source
Why you may need this: A free alternative for many MATLAB exercises.
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Course requirements vary. Software requirements differ between schools, colleges, universities and modules. Check your course materials before purchasing software.
Build your student setup
Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, see why each is included and, where verified packages exist, get one install command. Nothing is installed automatically.