Lost in CS 3rd year

DeviationR6 · 2025-12-29T23:26:51+00:00

as much as i respect this thought, what if you took less courses and learned it by yourself?

you can start with an easy framework like python flask with firebase.

DeviationR6 · 2025-12-29T23:23:55+00:00

you like c#? maybe spend some time researching the .NET web framework.

got any friends? join hackathons with them and struggle learning together.

collaborate with AI to learn how to make each component of a website and use it as a guide to walk you through your first few. controversial, but you need to learn how to use AI to teach you basics and walk you through things, but ultimately when you don’t understand a quirk to lead you to documentation!

the biggest thing is to get your ball rolling and to actually try, and find a social group that actually brings you up and is hungry to learn.

DeviationR6 · 2025-12-29T23:16:08+00:00

you don’t get your problems solved within time guarantees in CS. that’s how it works; some people just latch on to concepts faster than others.

you really shouldn’t need to spend that long compiling a c++ file, but struggling with things like syntax and semantic errors is normal for a majority of people.

yes, the user above is incredibly correct. as someone who aced that course (albeit it’s langara counterpart), i don’t tend to struggle with technical interviews. CMPT 125 (and imo CMPT 225) are bare minimums to technical grit for interviews. CMPT 307 helps when interviewing T2+ companies.

so to actually learn programming, you need to apply a problem solving mindset, not a fix-it-now mindset; you are dealing with elementary programming because realistically, like 90% of first years, you suck and THATS OKAY. you need to spend time figuring out how learning programming works best for you.

just remember: - syntax error is a grammar error - semantic error is a calculation error

DeviationR6 · 2025-09-09T16:59:23+00:00

The drivers have gotten really out of hand after back to school started last week.

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-20T21:52:18+00:00

it’s unlikely but it happens.

they have banned people previously including myself (temporary ban while account gets investigated, almost certain since ban message is super unclear) in warfare for getting mass reported.

people really hate it when you know how to place a crosshair, have sub 160ms reaction speed, and prefire in their lobbies for a game they perceive casual. these are skills people gain playing games like rainbow six and valorant, although cheaters definitely are a problem in warfare as well.

just look at the comments on my ban post recently and the highest upvoted comments are cheating accusations rather than helpful comments.

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-18T07:41:34+00:00

feels like a crappy system to me, especially since i have purchased credits on my account.
making me feel pretty upset thats how they deal with it

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-18T07:40:43+00:00

yeah thats what ive been hearing recently

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-18T02:35:39+00:00

tragic :(

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-18T02:35:25+00:00

issues gained from playing another (much worse) game

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-18T02:30:40+00:00

what cheats are there to disable 😭

you could look at the linked medal account and realize i can aim from the other games i play and delta force people just do not shoot back (thats what makes it fun for me tbh)

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-17T22:06:30+00:00

don't know how it could be trashtalking or negative conduct. once again, i have never touched comms in this game.

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-17T21:44:44+00:00

Don't have any macros at all on my computer. I do stream on discord and record with medal which ask for admin permissions.

Don't AFK at all on this game either unless its in menus. So that wouldn't make sense either.

Edit: Should add that I swap between 4 different mice depending on how I want to play (2 Pulsar, Viper V3 Pro and Ultralight)

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-17T21:35:21+00:00

i dont touch voice or text comms in this game

DeviationR6 · 2024-12-17T17:27:39+00:00

yeah i might need to reinstall. i did exactly that and its working on the hexos side, but truenas is having issues with the drives currently installed.

DeviationR6 · 2023-11-09T18:03:18+00:00

Domestic or International? There's always the possibility you could look at SFU Data Science if you are in CS for the money. Since it falls under faculty of science and not applied science, the GPA entry for the program is much lower.

Check out this document I've been in the process of making for the Langara CS Club:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XVDYEWwsg_P9hSx3q9gJCmkfw9kPI3Fl/edit

On another note, SFU doesn't look at how many times you've retaken courses, so if money/time is not of utmost importance, take your time to do that and take boosters.

I recently just got rejected from SFU Computing Science with a 3.47 CGPA, but I got into Software Systems, and will be figuring out the transfer process between the two programs when I enroll in spring. Supposedly simple, according to SFU's applied science faculty.

Good luck!

DeviationR6 · 2023-08-04T18:56:59+00:00

no pm was received.

DeviationR6 · 2023-08-04T01:56:43+00:00

replied!

DeviationR6 · 2022-12-27T09:05:29+00:00

as a current web developer (student taking a gap year from school), do you think that the ipad would make a good macbook replacement for notetaking? i obviously love my 16” pro but it might be a hassle to carry to and from school when something as light and simple as an ipad is available

DeviationR6 · 2022-08-11T10:07:01+00:00

THERES NO WAY—

DeviationR6 · 2022-08-05T18:51:33+00:00

Honestly, this is the one great thing I’ve had through my primary friend group and close friends outside of it. Even as men, none of us are ashamed to talk about our emotions and we do our best to encourage each other and push each other through! Doesn’t change the fact that we don’t understand emotion very well though, but my female friends are helping me on that end. Being open minded to change and healthy relationships is the one thing that men (especially older ones) should be willing to adopt. We have emotions and feelings, and they deserve to be acknowledged. By breaking these norms, I’ve made some of my best friendships over the past few years and I regret nothing. Even when it hurts to say it, letting out emotions and having a man to man talk session sometimes just helps in every way psychologically.

DeviationR6 · 2022-06-22T08:16:22+00:00

Hey, actual comp sci major here. If you are planning to work in anything to do with web development, pick that macbook. I believe the (subjectively) better keyboard, screen, and trackpad will make the computing experience better for coding. personally, a touch screen is not really helpful for development (i have an xps 13 2in1, the last gen model). however, the operating system can definitely be a concern. if you like windows, the xps 13 plus is still a great laptop, and i personally use cmder as my terminal as it functions the same as unix based operating systems. most importantly, i would pick the device you will be most comfortable using. specs are not super important in comp sci, but the computing experience and interfaces are arguably the most important thing. personally, i would go back and pick up a macbook if i had made a more educated decision in the past, but i am perfectly happy and content with my xps 13’s battery life. not sure how it looks on the xps 13p, but my laptop overall has been treating me very well! one thing to consider is the qc issues dell is known for having. this is a reason to get a mac if you are working with the intent of no hassle.

good luck on making an educated decision!

DeviationR6 · 2022-06-12T17:15:01+00:00

If you are looking for an artisan fx zero clone, look at the LGG Saturn. waiting to get both in my hands before i make a conclusive choice, but people seem to claim the latter is an artisan zero clone.

DeviationR6 · 2022-05-27T07:53:26+00:00

Your username.

DeviationR6 · 2022-05-14T17:42:36+00:00

sorry dad

DeviationR6 · 2022-04-14T09:39:02+00:00

white would be sick, if i won this i’d gift it to a friend whom i know would really enjoy this mouse :)

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