Trimester Reflection

Accomplishments:

  • Learned the basics of computer science
  • Got used to the working environment
  • Learned a lot of Pseudo Code
  • Learned a lot of Python
  • Learned some things about javascript
  • Practiced CSS/JS as the frontend developer
  • Was able to help out on backend
  • Created my first working project ever :DDD
  • Passion project turned out well (I liked it) despite all the troubles
  • Learned to collaborate and work as a team

Troubles:

  • A lot of errors that slowed down the process
  • Error 1 (multiple times)
  • Repo Github Actions issues
  • Misspeling file names or inputting wrong numbers in the date section which crashed the localhost
  • Not everyone always worked on what they were supposed to
  • Trouble understanding directions (being a little behind)
  • Issues linking backend and frontend
  • Our group didn’t think too much ahead; we should have
  • We had to redo the passion project once or twice which cut our time short
  • Our group wasn’t too organized to say the least

Goals/Plans:

  • Get better at Python/Pseudo code
  • Learn js!
  • Maybe try a different role next tri (backend or scrum master/dev ops)
  • Try something new for my project, make a game by myself maybe
  • Get better at typing
  • Not procrastinate
  • Plan ahead and pay attention in class
  • Find a good group that I am comfortable collaborating with!
  • Try to push my limits and do something super creative!