Johnson K – CS@Worcester

Writing Clean Code

Johnson K — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:46:19 +0000

Clean code is about writing software that humans can easily read, understand, and change. Not just about making something that compiles and runs. The main idea is that code should communicate clearly to other developers so the intent of each part is obvious without needing to dig through the entire project or guess what the … Read more

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Learning Front End in a Microservices World

Johnson K — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:12:20 +0000

This week we learned a lot about front-end development. Working through the microservices front-end activities (MS07–MS09) really helped me understand what the front end is all about. As a CS student who loves full-stack development, the activities offered a structured approach to seeing how a front end fits into a bigger system rather than just … Read more

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From Ideas to Licenses: My First Deep-Dive into Software Licensing

Johnson K — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:51:16 +0000

This semester I finally sat down and untangled the confusing world of software licenses, starting from a basic question: what can you actually protect when you write code? One of the first things I learned is that you cannot copyright a mere idea for a program; copyright law only protects the concrete expression, like source … Read more

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My Journey Learning REST API Calls

Johnson K — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:21:06 +0000

Getting to grips with making REST API calls felt like finally being able to have a real conversation with the internet. At first the whole thing was a bit too much but once I started to see the patterns emerging, it just became second nature. It all clicked when I realised that a REST API … Read more

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Understanding Scrum

Johnson K — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:25:36 +0000

My understanding of Scrum is that it isn’t just a process or checklist; it’s a lightweight framework for solving complex problems through collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. The Scrum Guide defines Scrum as: “a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.” The framework is based on … Read more

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My Experience Learning REST API

Johnson K — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:43:12 +0000

When I first started learning about REST APIs, I thought it was just about how apps talk to each other over the internet. But after reading the REST API Tutorial, I realized that REST is much more than just sending HTTP requests. It’s an entire way of thinking about how systems communicate efficiently and reliably. … Read more

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My Journey Learning Git

Johnson K — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:53:25 +0000

When I first started learning Git, it honestly felt like a different language. Everyone else around me seemed to know what they were doing cloning repos, branching and pushing changes to their remote repositories. I’d hesitate before every command, worried that I was about to break something permanently. Reading guides like DataCamp’s roadmap for beginners gave me … Read more

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Understanding UML (Unified Modeling Language)

Johnson K — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:20:23 +0000

When I first came across UML in our class activity projects, I often felt lost trying to understand it. There were so many different diagram types, rules, and notations that I struggled to keep track of them all. At first, the symbols looked like a foreign language, and I wasn’t sure how they connected to … Read more

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Welcome to My CS-348 Software Process Management Blog

Johnson K — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:19:16 +0000

This blog is all about my journey through CS-348 Software Process Management. Throughout the semester, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on what I’m learning, connecting class concepts to real-world examples, and exploring how effective process management can make software development a breeze. I’m excited to use this blog as a chance to practice clear communication … Read more

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Introductory Post for CS-343

Johnson K — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:39:36 +0000

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

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