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The End is Here...

10 May 2024

16 Weeks, Already?? As the semester comes to a close, so does our time in ICS 314. In these 16 weeks, this class has taught me more about software engineering than any class I have ever taken prior. Being able...

Software Engineering Issue Driven Project Management Coding Standards

AI is a Tool, Not a Dependency!

04 May 2024

I. Introduction Artificial Intelligence is the concept and application of humanlike intelligence, used via machines, computer systems, software, and other worldwide/known applications. Over time, AI has been incorporated more and more into education, growing in popularity and serving as a...

Artificial Intelligence Education Software Engineering

Navigating the Code Wilderness!

25 Apr 2024

Setting the Scene, The Toolbox! As we come to the end of the spring 2024 semester, we have been introduced and exposed to a world of new (at least for me) software development tools and methodologies. We have learned how...

Design Patterns Software Engineering Meteor

Boots, Straps, and Code: Dancing with Bootstrap 5

22 Feb 2024

Boot..straps? Huh? UI Frameworks are very powerful when it comes to software development and in our case, website creation. With that being said, the complexities of learning how to utilize these frameworks, can bring up the question, why bother even...

HTML & CSS UI Frameworks Bootstrap 5

The Coder No One Understands

08 Feb 2024

Embracing Change: Transitioning to IntelliJ and ESLint This week, we started using a “new” system when it comes to our WODs (workouts of the day), and I have to say, I was not the most keen on the switch when...

IntelliJ ESLint Coding Standards

There's Always Someone SMARTer!

25 Jan 2024

There’s always going to be someone smarter than you. Navigating the Landscape of Technical Questions Learning is a neverending process that all of us collectively are constantly doing. Whether it’s in the classroom, or on a job site, there’s always...

Smart Questions Learning Stack Overflow

Navigating the Path to Computer Science

18 Jan 2024

This year marks 2.5 years since I made the switch to major in Computer Science. After graduating from Maui High School in 2019, I was lost on what I wanted to do with my life. The Quest for Purpose I...

Learning Software Engineering

Exploring the Dynamic Realm of JavaScript: The Journey

17 Jan 2024

Introduction to JavaScript: Navigating the First Two Weeks As the second week of University comes to a close, it has been 2 weeks since I first started using Javascript, and so far, it’s interesting, to say the least. As someone...

Javascript Engineering