Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Apprenticeship Patterns Chapter 1 and Chapter 2-6 Introductions

Hello blog, how are you guys doing (I feel fine)? I got a book from my professors in the Syllabus. I read it; it is good. 

Even I can recommend some of my friends who are not computer science majors to these books for knowledge to develop some 

level of studying and more. 

What did you find interesting, helpful, and thought-provoking about the reading?

I found it interesting and valuable that the first two chapters, 1 & 2, stated that it is crucial to have a “growth mindset” and 

realize that learning demands perseverance, trial, and error. It was even needing to find mentors to assist in directing the learning 

process while working on a personal or side project to put newly acquired information to use. 

Also, near the end of the introduction, the second chapter points out the final four patterns that encourage continuous learning:

  • Exposing and confronting ignorance.

  • Taking on an audacious task.

  • Retreating into competence.

  • Ascending to the next level. 

Has the reading caused you to change your opinion, the way you think about the topic, or how you work?

The task does change my perspective toward the CS or related-working strategically differently from not knowing wanting to do for 

experience while approaching learning with an open mind Chapter 2. Then chapter 3, moving in to help, provide information for 

getting experience by doing side projects and reading materials. 

Even the same or new technique helps with collaboration and exceptional software developers for new learning experience journeys.

Do you disagree with something in the reading? And why? * Which chapters seem most relevant to you?

I have a minor disagreement with one of the chapters, chapter 4. The introduction of chapter 4 mentions, 

“Avoid mediocrity and self-satisfaction.” I like it when you deserve some self-satisfaction from how long you work to accomplish 

something, but I understand that there is more to learn in to-do and achieve even more than current works/projects. 

Also, the chapters that I like with the introduction are 4 for “Goal is to be better than yesterday, not just better than average.” & 

5 for “Self-discovery patterns such as Reflect as You Work, Recording and Sharing, Create Feedback Loops, 

and Learn How You Fail are also important.”

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Blog Post for Chapter 1 and 2 – 6 Introduction

During the second week of the Spring Semester, I read the book “Apprenticeship Patterns” especially chapter 1 and introductions of chapters 2 through 6 by Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye. This book tends to be very interesting for me so as I was asked just to read the introduction I did that but I will read the whole book later on. I like the way how the author assigns software development more like a craft than a skill. As it turns out if a person comes up with an idea for creating some kind of craft and if the same happens when it comes to software development that means he/she has successfully designed software on their own using different tools and resources. That being said, I think programming must be taken more like a skill as making a craft than just getting assignments and exams done and getting the certificate. Collaboration with experts as students will face with experts is more meaningful than just books and assignments.

I like the story of a person named Dave in chapter 3, in the beginning, he seems to be much less experienced than he is now although he had so many training certificates and achievement certificates hanging in his cubicle. Later as he joined the hacker group, he realized that he was just scratching the surface of software development. Later as time passed, he pushed himself into side projects as he was inspired by hackers’ abilities. Later on, as he learned more from the hackers he started collaborating face-to-face with other exceptional software developers, and although they were ahead of him, they went walking the same road. The moral is if you follow the experts and learn from them it will be more beneficial than just achievement and training certificates.

From the blog CS@Worcester – Mausam Mishra's Blog by mousammishra21 and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.