~ Covid-19 quarter ~
Challenging class but worthwhile.
Expect weekly quizzes (4-5 questions each). She gives 30 minutes to complete it and you can take it anytime from 5 PM Monday to 5 PM Tuesday.
All exams are open-note. She posts demos, lectures, and notes on CCLE.
Very helpful in office hours. TAs are also a great source to go to for homework help.
7 total homework assignments, with a week to finish each of them.
Our final was mandatory, but she gave us 24 hours to do it. Open notes and compilers allowed.

I have no idea about programming before coming to this class. As such, it is very confusing for me starting from week 3. One recommendation is to constantly reread the slides after lecture and prepare questions. Please do read lectures and her examples before attempting assignments as they are long. Dr. Chu is very nice and helpful, and the tests can’t be more fair! I would surely recommend her to everyone

Had taken AP CSA before. Most students seemed to not care so the median for midterms was pretty low but if you care, this professor also does and took feedback and actively sought to change how the course was taught. Didn't really have to work too hard. Don't get complacent though and study before midterms and such.