CS371p Week 6

What did you do this past week?

I adjusted to my normal schedule after the storm. I also started working with my partner on the Voting project.

What’s in your way?

Initially, the storm was a very significant problem. Since that has passed now, there is not that many things in my way aside from quizzes and midterms from other classes.

What will you do next week?

I will most likely rewatch some of the previous lectures and finish up the Voting project with my partner.

If you read it, what did you think of the Single Responsibility Principle?

I think it brings up a very important part of object oriented programming. I have used classes before when I used Java on projects. I liked reading about this because made be reconsider how I should design the various codes pieces that I use in projects.

What was your experience of Voting and consts? (this question will vary, week to week)

Voting is an interesting project. Although we did not have any starting code, my partner and I were able to make good progress throughout the lab. Addresses and pointers were very important in helping us solve the problem. We still need to optimize and debug our code, but I think we have enough time to resolve any issues that may arise.

I have used constants before in Java projects. However, I have no experience in using constants with pointers. There is a lot of unique things that people can do with constant pointers, so it was interesting to learn about. There is a lot of rules to be aware of for pointers, so I may need to experiment more with pointers to be aware of the full potential of it.

How did you fare in the storm?

The storm made daily life a bit difficult. Water was cut off at my apartment, and there was no WiFi, which made it difficult for me to be aware of the changes that occurred in classes. Luckily, I had electricity, so I was able to sleep in a warm place. I was also able to get food on campus and at various restaurants nearby.

What made you happy this week?

The storm went away. I, my family, and friends were all safe, and we were able to resume our daily lives.

What’s your pick-of-the-week or tip-of-the-week?

My tip of the week is to try to listen to instrumental music when you code. I don’t feel like I get distracted when I do this. I feel like it helps me focus and enjoy coding.