Problem Sets

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Problem Set 1 (due 2/3 and 2/10)

handout, FAQ

rules of thumb for writing SQL queries

part I grades posted on Gradescope on 2/19

part II grades posted on Gradescope on 2/24

Problem Set 2 (all due 2/17)

handout, FAQ

part I grades posted on Gradescope on 3/6

part II grades posted on Gradescope on 2/24

Problem Set 3 (due 3/5 and 3/24)

handout, FAQ

API docs: DBMS code framework, Berkeley DB Java API

grades for Problems 7 and 8 posted on Gradescope on 3/31

grades for remaining problems posted on Gradescope on 4/6

Problem Set 4 (due 3/31 and 4/21)

handout, FAQ

part I grades posted on Gradescope on 4/22

grades for Problem 3 posted on Gradescope on 5/2

grades for Problems 4-7 posted on Gradescope on 4/23

send all concerns for Problems 4-7 to cs460-staff@cs.bu.edu

Problem Set 5 (all due 4/28)

handout, FAQ

part I grades posted on Gradescope on 4/30

send all concerns for Part I to cs460-staff@cs.bu.edu

Last updated on May 2, 2026.