Introduction
Computer Science isn’t just about theory — it’s about problem solving. And let’s be honest, some topics can get overwhelming: Boolean algebra, truth tables, scheduling algorithms, matrices…
Good news? There are some fantastic online tools that can save time, reduce frustration, and help you actually understand concepts instead of memorizing them.
Here are 5 essential tools every CS student should know:
QuickMath
QuickMath is a powerful problem-solving tool designed for high-school and college students. It can handle a wide range of mathematical tasks across multiple topics.
It can help with:
- Algebra – Expand, factor, simplify expressions, and work with fractions
- Equations – Solve single or systems of equations (exact or numerical)
- Calculus – Differentiation and integration
- Matrices – Matrix operations & determinants
Truth Table Generator
This Truth Table Generator by Stanford University, is a clean and straightforward tool that allows students to quickly create truth tables by entering logical expressions.
It helps you:
- ✅ Input logical propositions
- ✅ Instantly generate truth tables
- ✅ Avoid manual errors
Process Scheduling Solver
This tool calculates waiting time, turnaround time, and generates Gantt charts for algorithms like FCFS, SJF, Priority, and Round Robin.
It calculates:
- ✅ Waiting time
- ✅ Turnaround time
- ✅ Gantt charts
Logic.ly
An interactive digital circuit simulator that allows you to visually build circuits using logic gates.
You can:
- Drag & drop logic gates
- Build circuits visually
- Simulate outputs
- Learn through experimentation
Boolean Algebra Solver
Boolean expressions can quickly turn into a nightmare of symbols and simplifications.
This tool helps you:
- Simplify Boolean expressions
- Solve logic problems
- Solve K-maps
- Understand step-by-step reductions
Bonus - VisualGo
VisuAlgo – An interactive platform for visualizing data structures and algorithms. It animates concepts like sorting, trees, graphs, heaps, and pathfinding, making complex algorithms much easier to understand. Perfect for DSA learning, revision, and interview prep.
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