4.0.0 Alpha 1

Release date: 20th June 2017

Notable changes: The first major step in releasing a open source version of CS Unplugged. While some existing content from the classic version of CS Unplugged have yet to be adapted into the new format and system, we are releasing this version as a sneak peek for teachers.

The backend system contains the following features:

• Open source system written in Django.
  • Allow translations of other languages (no translations are added yet).
  • Deployable on Google App Engine, and easily customised for other hosts.
• Website designed with Bootstrap 4 for use on all devices.
• Creates PDF resources for use with lessons.
• Basic test suite for checking system functionality.
• Documentation for the system.

The following topics are available in this version:

• Binary numbers:
  • 2 lessons for ages 5 to 7.
  • 3 lessons for ages 8 to 11.
  • 7 curriculum integrations.
  • 24 programming challenges.
• Error detetction and correction:
  • 2 lessons for ages 8 to 11.
  • 5 curriculum integrations.
  • 24 programming challenges.
• Sorting networks:
  • 1 lesson for ages 8 to 10.

Changelog: http://cs-unplugged.readthedocs.io/en/latest/changelog.html#alpha-1