CS601 Recitations

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There are few absolute truths in systems in systems development. As the base technology changes the nature of the best solution to problems changes. The study of systems is largely the study of engineering tradeoffs. Thus, a component of developing sophistication about systems is the ability to question and analyze design decisions and the benefits of particular level of technology. (For more information of available technology see the US technology road map.)

While the lectures in CS601 will present the fundamental principles of systems, the recitations will be devoted to the process of analyzing the tradeoffs between these principles and between these principles and engineering reality. During each recitation we will discuss one or more of the following questions.