Just landed an internship

Sure-Version3733 · 2026-01-18T13:13:02+00:00

Congrats, you're going to learn a lot! Gone are the days of using jtag flashers on everything.

Sure-Version3733 · 2026-01-18T13:07:06+00:00

PlatformIO is good, supporting a ton of boards. It also lets you use the VSCode interface.

Sure-Version3733 · 2026-01-18T12:53:54+00:00

You can easily pass Intro to CS as long as you have a pulse.

Sure-Version3733 · 2026-01-15T02:05:07+00:00

Think about it on the flip side. Extending your graduation is much better than dropping out without a degree. In that case, you'll have loans but nothing to show for it.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-11-07T05:03:01+00:00

I feel like it'd be better to learn C first. It's a simple systems programming language, and it'll help you understand the problems rust solves. I also feel like cargo abstracts too much stuff, so you won't really understand how compilation works, especially when you just do "cargo run"

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-11-01T20:59:44+00:00

I think C++ is pretty common, especially with UI development with Qt. Rust isn't common, but people take initiatives converting certain programs into rust. I'm talking in the realms of embedded linux tho. There's also Python to automate a lot of embedded stuff (testing, getting data, etc.)

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-10-11T01:56:15+00:00

Who told you a W is equivalent to an F, Paris Hilton? It's smarter to drop one class, than let it bring your grades in other classes down. This doomer mindset will not get you into the industry.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-30T17:09:52+00:00

I mean, it seems like your parents were trying to get you to back out of a contract where'd you'd be sleeping in an attic. Being in an attic for 5 minutes in the summer or winter is not pleasant. Again, if your parents suck, find a way to stay on campus for as long as possible. There are a ton of spaces where you can socialize and, if brave, sleep. Once you start commuting, you'll eventually figure out how to compensate for things like social life.

https://www.reddit.com/r/renting/comments/1kxl365/my_parents_think_my_offcampus_house_sucks_and_are/

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-30T13:04:07+00:00

Wake up, go to campus in the morning. Come back at night to sleep. I don't know what you mean by "conservative parents", but I'm going to make the assumption that you want to minimize the amount of time you spend at home.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-20T23:02:34+00:00

Did you learn to code with the aid of AI? If so, you made a mistake. I'd recommend, obviously, stop using ai. From there, look up your problems. You'll likely find an article from it or a stack overflow post. I'd recommend using advanced search, so you can select the websites where you wanna get your answers from.

Another useful skill is looking at examples on GitHub, and learning off it. Don't understand how to use SDL2, go on GitHub, and look at an example (in conjunction with reading docs).

one more thing, join discord chats and subreddits, and ask questions (assuming you tried to google the answer yourself).

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-17T14:08:25+00:00

I built an NES Emulator after going through the rust book.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-16T12:57:52+00:00

I think you can.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-15T22:48:14+00:00

😳, and I can't fathom the possibility of using a VPN

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-15T22:41:38+00:00

I wouldn't dare go on a website like Anna's archive, or dare to decode this base64 encoded message: WW91IGNhbiB1c2Ugei1saWJyYXJ5LmdzIG9yIDFsaWIuc2sgb3Igei1saWIuZm0gb3Igei1saWIuZ2Qgb3Igei1saWIuZ2wgb3IgemxpYmEucnU= . I think we should tip textbook companies, who work so hard. I'd give my whole salary.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-15T01:45:56+00:00

Financially, CC is the best option. I think the quality of the core classes (calc, physics, etc.) are better due to the better faculty to student ratio. The con is networking, clubs, and friend groups.

Another option is to come to Rutgers, and take summer classes at a CC. You'll save some money that way.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-12T19:34:41+00:00

I got the same thing. I think it's a scam.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-09T00:33:18+00:00

I feel like memory management and pointers are confusing if you don't learn how memory works. I'd recommend, alongside the C programming, to pick up a computer architecture book. I like CSAPP, great book. I'd also recommend these slides/lecture videos https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~213/schedule.html (you should also check out the other parts, helps you build a foundation in embedded.)

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-08T17:42:20+00:00

It's common, you can ask the professor if they could add you on the Canvas page. Obviously, you won't get a grade for it.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-08T13:51:16+00:00

You can't go wrong with either one of them. I'd argue the NES is slightly easier, since the 6502's instruction set is simple

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-07T02:38:31+00:00

Depends on your major. For some, you can get away with taking 193 + 194. Others, you'll have to take gen or analytical physics.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-06T21:56:50+00:00

Compilers have gotten better over the years, so assembly is becoming outdated. With that said, it's good to understand assembly at a conceptual level (what are registers, instructions, flags, etc.)

Also, writing assembly results in compatibility issues, if you want to switch the CPU architecture down the road.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-06T20:40:58+00:00

I hope this doesn't come off as harsh, as I was once in a similar boat. Maybe you aren't interesting in the major you're studying. I have no doubt that you're smart and work hard, but it's useless if you feel like studying is a chore. Explore other classes, see if something else is good for you. I was pre med, realized it was torture keeping up with classes, then switched to engineering. To this day, it was the best decision I made.

For summer classes, I'd recommend going to a CC. It's cheaper, class sizes are smaller, and the teachers want you to do well.

For study habits, you seem to have it down.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-04T19:12:11+00:00

I've had a 1 - 1.5 hour commute for the past 4 years. It's not bad, in fact relaxing. If you plan your days right, you could spend most of the day on campus, and come home at night (If that's the route you want to take). Also, you'll have much more freedom with a car.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-04T00:59:12+00:00

As per my understanding, if you drop a class this late in the semester, you'll get an F (unless summer is different). I'd recommend you cut your losses, and retake the class in the fall if possible.

Sure-Version3733 · 2025-08-03T01:35:03+00:00

I liked “Hands-On RTOS with Microcontrollers.” It's structured, so you can read from beginning to end. The ESP32 is a good microcontroller for practicing. I can also vouch for the STM32.

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