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Poll: You learned Java or C++ first?
At the college you are attending or attended, was the focus on a native language (C, C++) or a managed language (Java, C#)? The first real language I learned was C++ and later when I had to take a class in Java, I thought it was very easy. However, I Read More...
College Food Sucks
At least compared to real world food. For one, there’s no meal plan. That’s right, you heard it here and now: Real life has no meal plan that you have to buy into . Sorry, but I hated that part of school. Why should I be locked into a set of cafeterias Read More...
OMG Literature Classes lol!!1
As a future developer hurdling through college, are all those literature classes that are suppose to make you a "well rounded person" really necessary? Yes. You won't be tested on Greek theater at work, nor will you have to recite rambling rhetoric about Read More...
Mastering it Up
I've been asked on more than one occasion: "Should I get a masters degree?" Short answer is no. Long answer is that depends. Computer Science Masters A master in computer science will teach you more than a bachelors. You can look up any course list and Read More...
GPA: The Great Position Accessor?
When I was in college, and in fact through out most of school, there was a heavy emphasis on GPA. You study hard and go to class so you can get good grades. Good grades are reflected in GPA and if you have a good GPA you'll get a better job. The reality Read More...
CoolBeans?
Hi, I'm Chris and welcome to this corner of the Internet! Here it is my hope to leverage my massive 2 years of industry experience in enlightening those currently trudging through their undergraduate Computer Science, Software Engineering or related area Read More...
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