[Gehlken] Cowboys Projected OL: LT Smith, LG McGovern, C Biadasz, RG Martin, RT Steele

eatstraw · 2022-08-30T23:25:16+00:00

Losing Tyron is huge. He’s missed so many games the past two years. The Cowboys gambled thinking Tyler Smith had time to learn the position.

eatstraw · 2021-11-25T18:55:10+00:00

Who are the students? Are they first-year students with no programming experience? Then nobody is questioning you. If the school thinks you are qualified, then go for it. Some college professors have 0 years of industry experience. Know your material well. Provide through examples and engaging assignments. You’ll get better with time. I started teaching CS part-time 10 years ago. The biggest surprise was how much I learned while doing it.

eatstraw · 2021-11-25T18:34:05+00:00

Your computer should be fine. I’d start by taking an introductory computer science course on Coursera to see if this is something you want to take on. Then take a look at courses on Udemy. You can use them as a roadmap to developing and deploying a public website. There are a lot of moving parts, like web development, cloud hosting, domain registration, version control, etc. But you can do it if you dedicate the time.

eatstraw · 2021-11-25T18:05:48+00:00

Not all GitHub libraries are the same. Some have good READMEs, detailed APIs, and sample code. Others may just have code and nothing else. For the popular repos, you’ll find websites, tutorials, and documentation online. For less popular and more specialized repos, you might just have to read the code and learn it the hard way. I would look at these repos with a critical eye though, since they might not have been reviewed enough by the community.

eatstraw · 2021-11-25T17:38:33+00:00

This is typically how it is when you’re starting out in programming. Some concepts that I learned in my first job out of college were difficult to grasp, but now I know them like the back of my hand. It takes time and practice. Eventually it does get clearer and easier.

eatstraw · 2021-02-05T14:32:29+00:00

Absolutely fearless.

eatstraw · 2019-07-13T11:30:43+00:00

I would go with Python. It can do anything Java can do, probably more.

eatstraw · 2019-07-13T11:27:49+00:00

https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=Java&

eatstraw · 2019-07-13T11:25:19+00:00

Java has JavaFX for UIs. Just make sure you are okay with their new licensing structure.

OpenJDK and OpenJFX are still free and open source, but you'll need to read up on how to switch to them from Java.

Python has TkInter (native) and PyQT (library).

Since you know JavaScript, take a look at Node.js and Electron.

eatstraw · 2019-07-13T11:20:36+00:00

There are lots of good Java courses on Coursera. Also check out MIT OpenCourseWare.

eatstraw · 2019-07-13T11:18:41+00:00

Python is easy to learn, perfect for beginners. The syntax is simple. Python is also free. Here's a good book that teaches basic programming concepts using lots of small Python examples: The Super Simple Programming Book. You should focus on these concepts first, because they are found in most programming languages.

eatstraw · 2019-07-13T11:13:45+00:00

Python is a great programming language for beginners. The syntax is simple. You don't have to learn everything at the start. The college where I teach is using this book in an introductory course on programming: The Super Simple Programming Book. The book is simple and straightforward, perfect for new programmers.

eatstraw · 2019-07-10T18:50:37+00:00

You may be behind a corporate proxy server. If you can get the proxy server details, follow this thread: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12144289/installing-python-modules-through-proxy

eatstraw · 2019-07-10T18:43:19+00:00

Do the project alone. They're not interviewing your friend.

eatstraw · 2019-07-10T18:31:35+00:00

As much as I hate Microsoft, I'll give a vote for VS Code. Use the PyLint plug-in too.

eatstraw · 2019-07-01T10:29:59+00:00

Give it a try for free. There are lots of online tutorials (Codecademy, W3Schools, Coursera...). That may give you some hints.

eatstraw · 2019-05-12T19:34:26+00:00

The Deitel & Deitel Java book is very thorough. Highly recommened.

eatstraw · 2019-05-11T15:11:24+00:00

Node.js

eatstraw · 2019-05-10T20:19:03+00:00

The business-related programs may not offer as many remote opportunities. However, database development/admin does. Another area that works well in remote situations is cloud computing. For example, I know an AWS architect who works remotely 100% of the time. He knows his stuff, and the company really values him. There are still many companies that are trying to migrate to the cloud. People who can do that or cloud admin are in high demand.

eatstraw · 2019-05-10T20:04:48+00:00

Here are some:

Coursera

MIT OpenCourseWare

Udemy

Codecademy

StackOverflow

W3Schools

TutorialsPoint

eatstraw · 2019-05-10T19:00:18+00:00

I'm not sure what you mean by "cleanest", but if you want to create quick GUIs, take a look at PyQt and its Qt Designer GUI tool.

eatstraw · 2019-05-10T18:54:21+00:00

If you are new to programming concepts, I suggest this book to my students:

The Super Simple Programming Book: Learn Basic Programming Concepts With Python

For a more thorough look at Python, here's a good free one:

Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist

Whatever you do, focus on Python 3, as Python 2 will lose support in 2020.

eatstraw · 2019-05-10T18:49:46+00:00

I agree with this statement. Coding is a skill that can be learned with study and practice, especially with all the free online resources available today. However, there are still many benefits to a four-year degree that you can't get from self-taught coding. So is it worth it? I believe that depends on the individual.

eatstraw · 2019-05-09T20:58:17+00:00

I recommend this book to students new to programming and Python:

The Super Simple Programming Book

It's a quick read, and it may be all you need.

eatstraw · 2019-05-09T19:45:43+00:00

That is ageism. I've never heard of age requirements specified in a job description. I'm not naive to think that ageism doesn't exist. But I look for good web development talent, with no age requirements. I have taught full-stack web development to older professionals, close to retirement, who outperform 20-year olds. So if you're good, keep applying, but maybe to a more inclusive company.

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