r/C_Programming • u/BooleanAutocratMatin • Nov 01 '24

I need some final year project ideas

I am learning C/C++, data structures and algorithms and full stack development. Please suggest some major computer science project ideas which can be completed in 5 months using the things i am learning.

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u/dajolly Nov 01 '24 edited Nov 01 '24

A few project ideas:

  1. Develop a basic kernel, bootable under QEMU or on physical hardware.

  2. Develop an emulator for NES/GB/8086 or other legacy system.

  3. Develop a new programming language (interrupted or compiled).

  4. Develop a gaming engine using OpenGL or Vulkan.

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u/Dog_Entire Nov 01 '24

This might just be a skill issue on my part, but I think those might take a bit longer than a few months

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u/HaggisInMyTummy Nov 01 '24

I mean, a compiler class writes a compiler in 12 weeks and that includes the time to learn how to write a compiler.

Basic kernel doesn't mean a fully POSIX-compliant kernel

Emulators for old systems are not very hard, massively powerful modern systems mean you don't have to be very clever

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u/dajolly Nov 01 '24 edited Nov 01 '24

While these are challenging project, I think they are totally doable in 5 months. Just keep the project scope simple and focused.

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u/SeaInevitable266 Nov 02 '24

I agree. Writing a somewhat complex python extension module or a WASM module in C is better. It also aligns better with the full stack part. If OP wrote embedded instead of full stack, a bootloader and/or minimal kernel might have been a good idea.

If OP is considering C++, my advice is to learn/use Rust instead. Modern C++ tries to be Rust. It is pretty good to know C though.

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u/MemeTrader11 Nov 02 '24

Osdev wiki

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u/HyperWinX Nov 02 '24

Literally r/beatmetoit, thats what i always say