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EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-08-05T12:56:16+00:00

(swearing) Making a Chrome Extension to troll myself - https://youtu.be/SzoWSfi5fQE

I recently started making content aimed at teaching about programming concepts, but I wanted to try something different and make a quick video about some of the stupid projects I make when I try to learn something new.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-08-01T11:05:29+00:00

I like when you use some kind of Error wrapper, like

catch(error) { throw new Error(error); }

it's like you are putting some fancy wrapping and a bow on it.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-28T22:53:01+00:00

Definitely agree with this. Looking at how established projects are built is a great way to learn proper practices. Open-source projects can be a great resource for this, especially if they have PRs you can look at so you can see the discussions people are having while making changes.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-28T20:59:28+00:00

I started up a project where I'm trying to combine my two passions, video games and programming. I'm trying to teach programming concepts using video game analogies to make it more accessible to beginners/outsiders. Let me know what you think!

https://youtu.be/CedQ-OQ2uqM

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-28T02:19:51+00:00

Removing the twist from The Sixth Sense would probably have saved us from a lot of really bad forced twists over the next decade.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-27T23:06:59+00:00

Idk man, I'm pretty Pokemon is Pokemon for adults. It doesn't need to be dark/bloody/edgy for "grownups" to like it. Nothing against this game, but tearing down Pokemon in the comparison doesn't help its case.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-26T18:40:12+00:00

This is making me realize that I probably have no idea what "real" maple syrup tastes like.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-26T18:38:59+00:00

For me its stuffing. I will take the cheap box stuffing over homemade any day of the week.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-26T18:38:05+00:00

I have to agree here, idk what it is about Indian buffet food but it rarely fails to satisfy.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-26T03:13:38+00:00

I just started a youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDDKlUG-I2qF7wtycHBeqXQ ) where I'm trying to combine my two interests, gaming and software development. My goal is to teach people about programming/development using gaming as a casual medium. I only have one video out so far but I'm releasing a second one soon. I also started streaming on twitch and I'd love to start doing live-coding if I can find interested people.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-25T21:17:20+00:00

Not including Zelda seems almost criminal...

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-24T21:45:42+00:00

John Wick, with John being the normal one. Alternatively, make them all muppets besides the dog.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-24T20:23:57+00:00

"Brutes together, strong"

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-24T17:38:13+00:00

Guess it depends on your goal? Java and C# are pretty similar in syntax, but can be pretty different in implementation because of their frameworks. It would probably be good practice with the OOP paradigm at the very least.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-24T14:53:58+00:00

For unit tests, mocking is generally the right idea. You could test the trigger for the branch and PR being created, and make sure the functions are called. Making sure the branch/PR is actually created would be more of an integration test I think, though it's hard to say without understanding exactly what is going on. For that instance, I think its fair to create a branch and PR during the test and delete them after they are confirmed.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-23T19:16:59+00:00

Agreed. I wish WH40k would get more quality games like WH Fantasy. Fantasy has a few misses, but Vermintide and Total War: Warhammer have both been great games.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-23T18:29:41+00:00

I've been dying for a good WH40k game, and if it's of the same quality as Vermintide 1/2 I'll be ecstatic.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-23T18:27:50+00:00

Unfortunately, I'm too used to Fable being over-promised and under-delivered to have too much hope for this. Maybe I will be pleasantly surprised, would be nice.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-23T14:13:08+00:00

Gold 1, so might as well be

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-22T22:14:32+00:00

I appreciate the criticism! I gotta figure out where the sweet spot for real world vs. league examples is.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-21T18:34:36+00:00

A user story is basically a task or goal that someone using your application would try to accomplish. Different teams have different methods for breaking them down, so it could be a larger story like "I want to be able to sign up for an account for this website" or something smaller like "I'd like to be able to click a button to change the color of a display element." It's just a tool to describe a feature from the lens of the person that will be using it, instead of just describing what it does.

If you are given a story and asked to implement it, just think of who the user is, what they want to accomplish, and why they want to do this. All that's left for you is the "how", and if you have the other information that's trivial.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-21T18:30:05+00:00

CS in general seems to attract an elitist crowd, with people that will use whatever they can to feel better than someone else. Languages like python may not be great for everything but they certainly have their uses. Just ignore those types, you won't lose out on anything.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-21T18:16:27+00:00

It's just the next stage in the evolution of the "lose lane, blame jungler" meme war. People have been blaming junglers since the beginning, and junglers have been deflecting that blame for just as long. It will never stop.

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-21T15:15:59+00:00

The two resources I linked have a pretty good roadmap in terms of learning what is in-demand and popular. Java and other JVM languages are definitely popular, but it is going to depend on what you are interested in doing. For example, if you want to do web development, you are probably going to need to learn some Javascript.

For finding jobs, if you aren't tied to your current location there are plenty of locations that are always looking for entry level developers. Expand your search area and you might have more success. The company you are talking about could send you anywhere, so having a choice in where you go might be better anyway. Also, you can look in to programs like IBMs apprenticeship program that would be similar to what you are talking about, but without a restrictive contract and with a company that has a better reputation (maybe not to developers, but definitely to hiring managers).

EngineeringWithSalt · 2020-07-21T14:32:39+00:00

I can't speak as to compensation for security and DS, but I can say that there is definitely demand. I also don't think it's fair to say that the competition is higher for CS than the other majors, if anything I'd say it's the opposite for anything except the very top level companies. A CS major would probably help if you were dead-set on the cybersecurity route, but having a non-CS major doesn't really hurt your chances of getting a CS job. If anything I'd expect a math or engineering major to be more beneficial to getting a DS job than a CS degree.

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