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KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

KISS

KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in
1973. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, which often feature
pyrotechnics, fire breathing, and other special effects, as well as the use of
makeup and costumes by the band members. In all seriousness…

The KISS principle, or Keep It Simple, Stupid, emphasizes
the importance of simplicity in design and systems. By keeping things simple,
you can better understand and meet the needs of customers and create products
that are more user-friendly and effective. In the world of software and
technology, the KISS principle is especially important, as people often have
many options to choose from and may not understand complex technology. By
following KISS, you can build a minimal viable product (MVP) that allows you to
confirm or disprove your hypothesis with minimal work and deliver your product
in a straightforward way that is easier for users to understand. Amazon, for
example, lists the KISS principle as a core leadership principle, stating that
leaders should always find ways to simplify. When designing, it is important to
wireframe religiously, use universally understood concepts, and avoid
distractions. By following KISS, designers and developers can create products
that are more efficient, effective, and user-friendly, and that are easier to
maintain and update over time. The KISS principle is often applied to the
design of systems and user interfaces, as well as to the development of code
and algorithms, to create products that are intuitive and user-friendly.

I selected this
post because I have always been interested in the principles of good design and
how they can be applied to create better code as a result. The KISS principle
is a concept that I have heard of before in other classes and especially in the
Robotics class last semester. I wanted to learn more about this principle and after
reading this post was impressed by the emphasis on simplicity and how it can
lead to better products and user experiences. The post also focused heavily on
real world applications and its outcome which helped me visualize it better. I
found this material to be very informative and made me think about how I can
apply the principles of simplicity and user-friendliness in my own projects and
for other CS classes in the future. I expect to use what I learned from this
resource in my future practice by being mindful of the KISS principle and
always striving to create products that are simple, efficient, and
user-friendly.

 

Source:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/keep-it-simple-stupid-how-to-use-the-kiss-principle-in-design/

 

From the blog Zed's Blog by Lord Zed and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Whats Next?

I have had this unhealthy assumption in my mind that CS is just preparing us to just sit at our desk all day and write code for hours upon hours(at least in the industry context). Although, in the cases where this may be true, for those that are in that position, there may be a good chance that they are doing what they enjoy. I don’t see this being the entire case for me. Knowing this, a couple questions and thoughts come to mind; in exploring different roles one can play in the tech industry, where may my own opportunities lie? Can I recognize what I am learning in relation to that, maybe even evaluate how/what I am learning to where I might see myself? Can I map out my career?

I think it is important to ask such questions while taking these CS courses. While asking such questions during the courses I can recognize where my strengths may lie and discover possible passions/interest. I am prone to overthinking(especially with complex ideas) and such practices allow me to step back a little. Going off previously stated questions, there is something about the front-end that is quite alluring to me. Which leads me to an article that I found titled “Exploring the front-end of project management”

Although it doesn’t talk about specific front-end development tools, (a topic in which I would like to look more into) and more so on what comprises the front-end and the role of management, it is a exploration into the front-end, or defined in the paper as the “earliest stages of a project”.  I think that the article is still relevant as we can recognize that the POGIL group work style of the class allows students to be able to work in groups, the prevalence of different roles is to almost simulate the professional setting in which on may work. This style teaches students to be able to work well with others and communicate very complex ideas. I personally find a lot of enjoyment in working in groups and struggling and learning together, specifically; exploring and playing with the different roles from manager to presenter, working through unexpected situations through analysis and modification, and sharing finding with the entire class. From my brief research, the front-end to me seems to be where I can explore not only different roles but explore even more broad experience from different aspects of the tech industry.

On a different note, I made an observation in my last post about the nature of the learning that is done in CS and how topics can connect. I described that connection of topics as niches. I wanted to make a correction and niches may not be the right word. Perhaps, layers, at least in the context of this class I could argue that front-end being a layer in software development is more suitable. If anyone gets what I am trying to say and can find a better way to word it, please let me know.

https://doi.org/10.1080/21573727.2013.775942

From the blog CS@Worcester – Sovibol's Glass Case by Sovibol Keo and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.