This is the beginning of my documentation in my class CS-343 and phase two, part two, I suppose, for CS@Worcester with the work that I was able to accomplish, had trouble with, and solutions I found.It’s kind of like my last and now current blog, except new class equals new puzzles I’ll experience! I really hope to do well, even with quizzes or exams as a sort of weak spot for me.But hopefully, with enough reading and practicing, I’ll do well. I want to do well. I’m aiming to do well.
My name is Elio Ngjelo, and I am taking Software Constr, Des & Archit CS-343. This is where I will be posting blogs related on the topics that I will be learning throughout the semester.
Hello! This is a blog? Probably. As a current student, I will (hopefully) be blogging about my experiences in Computer Science. Otherwise, I don’t really know what to do with this. Anyhow:
I currently have some experience with code. I took AP Computer Science in high school, and a Game Design Class (technically twice by two different teachers due to a mix-up in my high school schedule, but frankly, they did different things so I don’t actually regret it.) This gives me experience with both Python and Java, although at a beginner level. Additionally, my First Year Seminar class refreshed me on Python, and I took the beginner Unix Systems Programming, which taught me a little bit of C.
I did use Scratch to make a game back in high school but I was atrocious at it. I remember having a habit of over complicating my stuff too. Especially in my Game Design Class. I took AP Computer Science the same year as it and because all the other students were seniors, my teacher let me work on my Game Design stuff after the seniors graduated. I took twice as long as everyone else and barely finished my “game.” (Officially, I never finished it and passed in a partially modified older project.) I am near certain the teacher just let it slide because I was working despite having no official assignments in AP Computer Science and helping people in my game design class. (I have like, 2 unfinished projects? Both were intended to be my final program for my Game Design Class, but neither were passed in.)
The reason I decided to pursue Computer Science was pretty simple: I thought video games were cool. Then I just went for it, and it was okay. I had some classes in high school but nothing complicated. But as time went on, I eventually went into my AP Computer Science class which I did okay in. One day, the teacher said I “have a passion” for Computer Science. Frankly, I thought that was a weird statement since I didn’t really do that much coding nor was I particularly good at it, but it made me feel good about myself so here I am. (Nowadays I hear of my cousins swapping Majors from Computer Science to basically anything else so I’m either doing okay or making a grave mistake. Oh well.)
Anyhow, that’s my current experience with Computer Science and I guess I’ll give you all an update later on.
Constructing, designing, and architecting software comprises a vast set of topics. I’ll be learning about proper methods and ways of thinking in terms of creating useful software over the next semester.
As I progress through a course on these topics, I will share related independent research that I work through within these ensuing blog posts. Here’s to a successful and educational time with this course!
This blog, BforBuild, is part of my journey in CS-343: Software Construction, Design & Architecture. Here, I’ll share key takeaways, reflections, and insights on building reliable and adaptable software systems. My expected outcome of this course is to deepen my understanding of design principles, explore new technologies as they emerge and document my growth as a … Read more
Please enjoy a congratulatory firework display to celebrate (shot by yours truly).
So, what are we about?
Welcome to my blog! My name is Will, and plan to document my experiences as a CS student, starting with this post! As the semester kicks off, not too much is happening in my academic world at the moment, but I doubt things will stay as calm as they are…
While this blog was requested as documentation for one particular class that I am enrolled in this semester, I figure I could use it for all of my classes… why waste a blog, ya know?
In terms of tone, I intend to keep it light and fun. While a strictly ‘professional’ blog would probably be better for the impending job search (I say impending like it hasn’t already started), I would rather not feel like slogging through a chore every time I sit down to write for this, so fun it is (sorry future me…)!
In case you wanted to know more about me, (I know you want to), I’m currently a Junior is WSU’s Computer Science program. I enjoy the subject material, and am always interested in electronics and software design. As well as this, I’m a photography hobbyist, read a hefty amount of fantasy and sci-fi literature (Hobb is the goat), enjoy model kit building, and have an unseemly fountain pen collection (to the average person… I’m nowhere close to those actual collection freaks). Lastly, my current music fix is Laufey — (It’s currently playing as I write this).
Anyway… at the current moment, I’ve not much to say, but soon I’m sure once syllabus week is concluded, there will be more to come. Also, do please excuse my excessive use of parenthesis, I was having fun.
Once again, welcome to the ELITE CS student experience.
Hi, my name is Jamaal, been a while since i made a blog but coming back to it and getting in the grove of things especially for CS-343, hopefully this will be an enjoyable semester when it comes to learning about software construction/design and architecture .
