"My Computer Science Degree Journey" by Martin

 1. I worked with my team members Joe, Rene, and Krithika. 2. I started the assignment by reading the prompt. Then, I wrote the functions and simplified the ones I understood. If i encountered challenging code, I reread the prompt to understand it better, wrote the code, and kept revising it until it was correct. 3. I noticed that our strategies were similar in starting with the easy code, but they differed in other aspects. For instance, Krithika writes pseudocode first to understand each concept. Joe’s approach was somewhat similar to mine, but he mentioned that the process becomes more challenging as the project grows. Rene's strategy was also similar, but he separated the work into sections to review and complete them. 4. I realized that I should also create pseudocode for larger projects. 5. I noticed, with the help of my teammates, that we all used the same Google Java Style, though some points were likely missed because we learned a similar format. I also didn’t know that In...

 For Parts 1 and 2 of the library project, I received positive feedback. It was mentioned that, to avoid a warning, I can modify my Arraylist to prevent the IDE from flagging it. I was also advised to add comments to make it easier to read and maintain the project in the future. I didn’t struggle too much with the first two parts because Part 1 had a video example, and Part 2 wasn’t too difficult. I feel that I completed Part 2 quickly, which I consider an achievement.

For HW01, I followed the video, but I haven't added the methods to perform the tests yet. After reviewing the prompt, I believe the Guess method will be the hardest. For Week 1, I didn't encounter many difficulties, but unfortunately, when I finished the HW01 CodingBat exercises, I forgot to log in with my account. As a result, all my progress was reset, and I had to redo everything. I've 'learned' to always read the instructions carefully before starting the work. The same issue carried over into HW03 because I didn't read the specifications correctly and added the wrong constructors. However, now that the second week is coming to a close, I think I've finally learned my lesson. Besides those problems, I found the assignment fun to work on, and the quizzes weren't as difficult as I had feared.

       I wrote this journal entry after completing the CodingBat problems. The part I had the most difficulty with was String-2, where I couldn’t complete the xyzThere problems. I encountered some index out of range errors and struggled to come up with a solution. So, I decided to move on to bobThere, which also gave me trouble. However, on my last attempt, I remembered regex patterns and used them.      For Map-1, I hadn't practiced in a long time, so I used the Java Help link, and I didn’t have any trouble solving the problems after that. The same was true for functional-1; I had never practiced it before, but Java Help showed me the replaceAll() method, and all the exercises were similar.      For String-2, it took me a lot of tries to earn the 2 stars. For each exercise, I read the problems, took a moment to think of solutions, and tried my approach. If my solution didn’t work, I checked if I could replace something or thought of a n...

 The first video I reviewed was OpenAI: From Open to Closed by Seawolves. The first part of the video discussed the history of the company, while the second part focused on their product, ChatGPT, and the potential future of the company. I believe the topic was well-covered, with strong presentation and quality research. The images and clips were effective additions, enhancing the production quality and making the video engaging. Although the voice was AI-generated, it used two different tones to represent the contributions of each member. Overall, I consider the video to be well-produced and professional. The second video I reviewed was Wearable Technology by Data Dolphins, which explored the history and current state of smartwatches, smart glasses, headphones, and earbuds. The topic presented valuable information that was enjoyable to learn, with a clear presentation and solid research. I liked the white background, and the images provided were well-chosen. Although the voice w...

 As a team, we are currently working on our script for the final project. We are in the last steps to finish it while continuing to communicate on Discord. The first TED video I watched on a computer science topic was by Karen Elazari, titled 'Hackers: The Internet's Immune System.' She discusses how some hackers are beneficial in protecting us from dangers on the internet by exposing vulnerabilities. She also mentions how this inspired her to learn about cybersecurity. The second video is by Ed Boyden, titled 'A New Way to Study the Brain's Invisible Secrets.' It discusses the use of purified polymers to expand brain tissue and separate small neurons, allowing for differentiation and study in medical research.

     Our team is considering several capstone ideas: a 2D game engine, an AI handwriting reader, and a procedural roguelike game. I like all the ideas, but for now, I find them a bit difficult. Even though creating a 2D game engine sounds interesting, I still see it as a large project. The AI handwriting reader is a great concept, but I’m not very skilled in AI yet. As for the roguelike game, it seems fun to develop but also challenging. Nonetheless, I believe all three projects would be great to pursue.      This week, I’m continuing with my argumentative essay, and I hope to have it finished by Friday. I’m also working on my resume as part of this week’s assignments.