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Anyone whos say's they dont, is a boldfaced lie; theres so much to remember, and so much to forget. Not every tool is used daily in the tech environment and its easy to get foggy on certain mundane aspects
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Python has way easier syntax than other languages. It's like a breath of fresh air honestly. I'm back into Javascript but going to focus on Python later on. Only issue is installing it on your computer if it's not a mac.
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I'd worry about anyone who's not smart enough to use the resources available to them. Tough to remember or know everything.
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That's one of the main reasons I've stuck with Mac OS. A useable terminal, easy access to root folders and files for repairs, simple enough to put a LAMP stack on. Other Linux based OSs don't look as good.
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My mentor for my senior project said that googling should be a class for all CS/IT majors
He would always say "Did you Google?".
You really have to use google in the workplace, you can't ask questions all day long when the information is readily available online.
You really have to use google in the workplace, you can't ask questions all day long when the information is readily available online.
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CS midterm in the am. Up studying all night. Hope I get at least a C on this
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Python isn't hard, it's just weird using it when I'm used to Java. Installing Python took more time then it should have too 
Also I have taken assembly language, don't wish that on anyone 
Also I have taken assembly language, don't wish that on anyone 
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Python might as well be pseudocode, it's that clear
As for installations on various OSes, had to install it on a Lenovo from work, yeah never again
As for installations on various OSes, had to install it on a Lenovo from work, yeah never again
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I tried,man. I really tried. Studied for days for that damn midterm and that **** was nothing like what he gave us to study. I don't even want to cont school anymore. I'm just ready to end it and find a trade man. This **** has me torn. I'm mentally and physically exhausted. Stressed to the max. I'm so close to just breaking down man.
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Start again from ground zero, there's a lesson you missed somewhere that ties it all together. There are too many sources out there to be restricted by this classes' curriculum.
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U got this b, just find different ways to learn it. Build something simple with it in order to learn it. Check out the Heads Up Java book also, I like their style by using pictures to engage the mind.
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I get that, but I'm going to be failing the class now. I was alresdy hardly hanging on. I'm ashmaed to even show my face in class next week.
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U already lost the battle in your mind w/ that train of thought. Talk to the professor, let him/her know that you you're struggling and trying to do everything you can to do well in the class, ask him/her for advice.
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In my NSA program, I'm taking a Linux course. I'm good with the commands and remembering them too. It's just alot to remember. Anyone on here works with Linux for a living?
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I can guarantee you a third of the class is failing. Don't feel ashamed.
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Try to drop it if your going to actually fail it. It's easier to explain a "Drop" than a "F".
Problems I find in learning programming, are the ways it usually taught. I'm a visual learner so
things like teamtreehouse, and freecodecamp work for me. I get stuck when there are tons of
explanations and no visual guide to what I'm doing. Maybe your having that issue.
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I might have to do that. Was hoping to graduate in the spring, but that looks like it won't happen.
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What course are you taking? Have you looked up transferring in the community college equivalent course? Might be easier, or taking it with a different professor.
If you have an F withdraw from the course. A W is better than an F.
If you want to succeed you have to spend a lot of time at it and know that it is going to be very challenging.
If you have an F withdraw from the course. A W is better than an F.
If you want to succeed you have to spend a lot of time at it and know that it is going to be very challenging.
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I failed my first programming class (Java) and felt the same exact way you do. I am a Molecular Bio major but wanted to expand my skill set to i took a Comp Sci minor and that first class kicked my ***. I was ready to just drop it altogether but stayed with it and took it the next semester. It was humiliating seeing the same TA's and professor again but it had to be done. After passing that Java class the 2nd time around, I got to take more interesting classes like UNIX, web programming, cloud computing etc.. Dont let this one class stop you man, trust me it gets better.
And now im graduating in December
BTW for the experienced dudes in this threads, you guys know what type of jobs I can do with a CS minor? I wanted to do the major as well but ran out of time
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Because of the variance of the rigor involved in getting a minor, a lot of firms disregard that (some universities you need 4 classes for a minor, others you need over 9). Also, when you look at online applications, a lot of companies only ask what your primary major is. Some people think grabbing 3 majors makes them look better, nothing beats having a strong GPA in a relevant major.
The question is, how proficient are you at what you do? CS is such a broad field, but if you're talking programming, do you have good knowledge in data structures/algorithms (which is what basically all the main tech companies/jobs interview you for)? What languages are you skilled with (good enough where you can write code on a whiteboard without an IDE/editor to do autocomplete, or look up functions/libraries online)? Do you have any independent projects you're working on to demonstrate your passion in the field?
Also it comes down to what you yourself want to do, in my opinion it's better to choose a job you enjoy and work towards being qualified for it, than restricting yourself to what you can do with what you have.
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Just passed the ICND1, working on the ICND2 
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yogurt
I would have to agree. Minors don't mean much, companies don't really care about them.
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Everyone and their mom has some sort of CS experience now, like not even being a BS in CS is a positive, that should've been expected
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Any DC folks aware of decent tech startups in the area? Getting a little tired of the traditional corp. life around gray beards
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Everyone and their mom has some sort of CS experience now, like not even being a BS in CS is a positive, that should've been expected
True, got me looking at different avenues to use the skills I have and build on them. The great thing w/ tech is that w/ innovation, there won't be an oversaturation. Not to mention, the vast different languages. I mean, u had broads who would CSS their MySpace page by day and throwin the neck by night
