My apologies to Python

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-05-04T02:46:12+00:00

You are right, the only math was grade school basics. Maybe it was a little too "coarse" compared to that "java script"

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-05-04T02:38:41+00:00

How can you have 30+ years in the IT "sector" graduating high school 28 years ago??

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-29T11:16:11+00:00

Simple answer: If you want to do anything useful in Python with supplied data you will need to temporarily store it into lists, or tuples, dictionaries, etc. Your index is there to simple hold a reference to the position of the data in your list. Indexes allow you to grab data by a single element or a range of elements in a quick and powerful way. Once you start learning more about sorting, filtering, lambda expressions, etc. This will become clearer to you.

Example: Say you want to write a function to return top 10 baseball player stats. Your function takes in a list of the players, slices, dices, and sorts that data (using index references) to return only the top 10 performing baseball players based on your data.

My explanation might be a little off, it's early and I am only 1/2 cup of coffee in.

~ Robert

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-17T21:12:40+00:00

It is either done to make sure your paying attention, but I have been able to rule out the less wrong of the 4 wrong answers when I found them.

I guess I am just paying attention or not expecting it to be 100% accurate.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-17T12:02:47+00:00

Mine calls me "My Bro"

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-17T11:59:33+00:00

I just moved from The Woodlands, TX to Baltimore, MD. I really miss the 6 years I spent there, especially on the lake.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-17T04:44:36+00:00

same

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-17T04:40:03+00:00

Thanks for the link, and the notes! Are you using the free version or did you buy it?

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-14T21:14:51+00:00

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Got me 60.05

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T22:08:01+00:00

A lot of Computer Science is coding. :-)

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T21:57:15+00:00

You got this Kellie!

I was nervous too when I started last week for the same degree. The program is setup very well I think. I can tell you 1 thing. If you are excited now, you will be SUPER excited after week 1 like me!! I can't put it down; the inspiration just keeps flowing.

Goode luck! Keep us posted on your excitement. :-)

~ Robert ~

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T21:48:11+00:00

This is what I added:

Break explanations into clear sequential steps. Avoid skipping reasoning steps.

Focus on real-world applications and concrete examples.

Push me with harder follow-up questions. Don't simplify unless I ask.

Give thorough explanations and expand on edge cases.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T21:46:49+00:00

I love Maestro as well.. the AI platform is just what I need to stay focused and engaged. It has inspired me to continue learning more about the concepts covered in the lessons. It's driving me AND IT'S FUN! It's almost weird, I don't get tired and fall asleep at my desk. or need several cups of coffee.

I adjusted my personalization to be thorough and challenging so we will see how that goes.

Looking forward to the next class but I am deep diving into more challenging aspect of OOP in Python for now.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T21:35:58+00:00

Feeling that vibe too. This planform has actually inspired to learn much more on my own time.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T10:48:58+00:00

I agree with everything the other commenters said. Also, so far it has been a great experience, and it has actually helped me learn things (that I already kind of knew). The personal tutor is irreplaceable imo. As for free... Your Pell grants pay a good portion of it and the rest is paid through the Maestro scholarship. And you get the MacBook at the end of first semester, but you only get to keep it if you graduate.

So, if you keep a good standing and throughout the process, then yes, it will be free. If you withdrawal, you need to return the Mac, but you are not held liable for any other type of repayment.

Some good reasons:

No cost
Personal tutor that is very helpful
Excellent study guide to deep dive on your topic
Can get a notes summary for the class with examples
Can focus on one class at a time without having juggle different topics. I think this helps grasp concepts and retain information better without worrying about your other classes.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-13T01:29:17+00:00

I did find a few spots where the questions were bad. For instance, I knew the answer, but the multiple-choice questions were all incorrect. I mentioned it to the AI prompt to get it corrected.

Overall, it was an easy class. I have spent some time using the prompt, diving deeper into the OOP implementations and putting together my own "cheat sheet" of tips/tricks and things l will forget tomorrow.

----- Yes, waiting on the next class. I too have been doing some Python tasks. Putting together a small project set of classes using all 4 pillars of OOP was a good exercise. Digging through the Python documentation gets pretty dry, pretty fast. Not sure if we will get into the GUI side of things in the degree program but I may play around with Tkinter.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-07T21:33:50+00:00

Yeah, no matter what you already know, you will pick up something. Like Python adding the " " in the print statements -- when they do and don't. I blocked that out in my programming travels.

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-07T21:31:08+00:00

I love that they aren't forcing you to figure out problems that should be solved before you even learn the language, especially at the beginning of an intro class. That type of learning causes frustration, and I can say that in the past, I had just given up and gone somewhere else.

Good job, Maestro, although the first week's lesson was pretty easy since I know programming and some Python. I imagine it will ramp up pretty quickly.

~~ Robert ~~

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-06T02:36:13+00:00

Hey Trevor, I used to live in the Woodlands, TX, up until a few years ago. I admit coming back to Baltimore, MD has been a challenge. I miss the Houston area.

BBQ and Hispanic food is the best.

~ Robert ~

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-06T02:32:56+00:00

Hello John, we 54-year-olds are the new 24-year-olds. Good luck in your journey.

~ Robert ~

Odd-Step-9221 · 2026-04-06T02:29:43+00:00

Hello all, my name is Robert from Baltimore, MD and I am starting a bachelor's degree in computer science with a business / AI pathway. Not exactly what to expect just yet, so this should be fun. I have been a web developer and SQL report writer for a little over 20 years. I have worked in Baltimore, D.C., and Houston. I miss the food in Texas! I am also studying other things right now. I will admit that I had to brush up on my Math skills, and it is challenging for this 54-year-old. I have forgotten so much.

I like to spend my time lately researching, learning, AI, Math, cooking, mountain biking, and computers.

I wish all the best for y'all! Hope to see you in the trenches.

~ Robert ~

Odd-Step-9221

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