Blog Post 1
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the Houston, TX Metropolitan Area all my life. As I got older, my family would move further out to the suburbs. The majority of my childhood was spent in Sugar Land, TX and Katy, TX.
What high school did you attend?
I attended Obra D. Tompkins High School in Katy, TX.
What was your favorite extracurricular activity in high school?
My favorite extracurricular activity in high school was orchestra. I played cello in the high school orchestra for all four years and made most of my friends there. We would do a lot of fun events where we got to travel and play cool music.
Why are you majoring in CS?
In my early CS journey, I hated CS with a burning passion. I did not understand any of the concepts and failed all the tests. I even got a 2 on the AP exam. However, once I started making games and apps, I started to enjoy the parts of CS that aren’t just data structures and algorithms. I’m ended up majoring in CS because I can’t see myself doing anything else. I believe that CS is what I’m best at and how I can maximize my contribution to society.
Why are you in this class?
I am taking this class because I heard you can learn a lot about software design and web app development. I really enjoy web app development and I am looking to increase my knowledge of design. Furthermore, this class provides a writing flag which is very enticing.
How much Javascript/Python/Web programming do you already know?
I would say that I am fairly proficient in those languages and skills. I’ve done two internships where I did web development utilizing JavaScript. I’ve also made multiple web apps utilizing JavaScript and Python for my personal projects.
How did you feel about the cold calling?
I find it very interesting and very effective. It always keeps you on your toes. I think the one getting cold-called on will definitely become familiar with the material.
What made you happy this week?
I got a couple of internship interviews scheduled this week, which made me happy.
What’s your pick-of-the-week or tip-of-the-week?
This week I got a coding challenge from a company and it involved getting a JSON array from an API, manipulating the array, and posting the answer back to the API. If you encounter one of these challenges, I would recommend utilizing Postman to hit the API. If you want to use JavaScript, you can also use something like “Axios” within your code. Just remember it will be asynchronous unless you use “awaits”.