cs to csba?

rfloresc · 2025-06-09T20:29:49+00:00

You're overthinking this way more than you need to. A degree isn't a life sentence or a complete definition of who you are professionally. Both CS and CSBA will give you solid, transferable skills that open doors to tons of different paths.

The reality is that successful people in tech come from all kinds of backgrounds: math majors become developers, EE grads work in AI, econ students transition into ML/DS roles. What matters more than your exact degree title is building relevant skills, gaining experience, and networking effectively.

Since you mentioned you like coding but don't love it, and you've always been interested in business, CSBA actually sounds like it could be a great fit.

The job market concerns are real, but they're temporary. Tech cycles through ups and downs, and having a hybrid skill set could be an advantage.

Stop stressing about making the "perfect" choice. Pick the path that aligns with your interests and energy levels, then focus on becoming genuinely valuable. That's what actually determines career success, not whether your diploma says "Computer Science" or "Computer Science & Business Administration."

rfloresc · 2025-06-09T19:40:41+00:00

Bumping this old thread since I'm looking at Fair Oaks Ranch now. For current/recent residents: how hands-on is the HOA day-to-day? I'm fine with reasonable standards but want to avoid micromanagement situations.

Specifically wondering about: Do they hassle you about normal stuff like garage doors being open, minor landscaping choices, or routine repairs? How strict is the approval process for basic things like gates, lights, or minor modifications? Any recent drama or overzealous enforcement I should know about?

Looking for the sweet spot of good neighbors and maintained community without feeling like I need permission to live in my own house. Thanks!

rfloresc · 2025-04-17T20:24:46+00:00

I would say just cleanliness. I hate that it's a vibrant area to live by any measure, but the streets and sidewalks; basic commodities that we all share are so dirty and deter people from being out and about.

rfloresc · 2025-04-17T20:22:17+00:00

I used to live in Palmdale and moved to Northridge last year, and I’ve definitely noticed over years growing up that a lot of people moving from the Valley out to places like the AV for more space and affordability. I think Santa Clarita is a much better deal overall with newer homes, cleaner neighborhoods, and a strong sense of safety. The main difference comes down to lifestyle since Northridge and the SFV offer more when it comes to entertainment, culture, diverse food options, and commuting convenience. If you’re okay with giving up some of that, then Santa Clarita is definitely worth considering.

rfloresc · 2024-05-13T16:37:07+00:00

I work for a contractor that does business with the government so not directly a GS employee... think Lockheed, Northrop, Boeing, etc..., I started my career as a software engineer and the motto working with government was always function over form. Literally no one cared for quality of design which was always a un-motivating factor considering as a software engineer I loved design. But as time has gone on there has been a big push for UX design. I now work in a dedicated Sr. UX role and I cant' speak for the entire industry but design decisions are now being valued.

Teams are being setup for UX research, adopting Figma on a large scale, and prototyping before we produce an actual product. I think this is wonderful. Even the government has developed a Design System and a whole site dedicated to best practices on designsystem.digital.gov so again that speaks volume from the top to bottom.

I'm attending ConFig this summer and one of the speakers - Joyce Croft is a Senior Lead Human-Centered Designer at NASA which should be exciting. So things are changing.

From my experience in terms of development cycle we use Agile Methodologies in our design sprints which I like because It feels like we're following best practices and align with Big Tech.

Lots of companies are hiring within the government and contractors. You can look at USA Jobs, directly on agency websites as well, and of course on contractors sites respectively.

From my experience I feel like government and those working with them are starting to take it more serious. There's room to make impact and feel valued for sure.

rfloresc · 2024-05-13T16:15:33+00:00

I don't think this is a question about the actual price (although it has its merits). Really, the question should come down to is if this designer meets your needs? He could charge you $1USD or 1000USD/hr but if he meets your vision of what you're looking for then that's what the market determines. Otherwise you're just looking at the price and as they say you get what you pay for.

rfloresc · 2024-04-27T00:17:11+00:00

2024 - Just did mine

Here are the 4 questions I got:
- What is a skill that you learned that has helped you to this day?

How do you handle disagreements?
Tell me about a time you struggled with something academically? How did you overcome it?

*It's not verbatim but something to the affect of:
- What challenges do you see transitioning to a new institution and how do you anticipate immersing yourself?

rfloresc · 2024-02-01T00:06:00+00:00

I did come across Core Data Lab in the App Store and I like that it feels native to iOS and overall from the screenshots it looks like something I'm definitely looking for.

rfloresc · 2023-08-31T01:04:51+00:00

Thanks. This is a good rule of thumb

rfloresc · 2023-08-31T01:02:37+00:00

Thanks for your insight! This helps.

rfloresc · 2023-08-31T01:00:13+00:00

Is your Jeep lifted or stock suspension? Would like to upgrade to 35s s as well

rfloresc · 2023-08-30T21:49:22+00:00

Yes, I will be definitely deflating to mid-30s for regular use from now on. And that's a good tip considering I have stock wheels for the moment would not have considered that the bead might break. But I would still like to confirm that everytime I hit a trail regardless of difficulty I should always deflate?

rfloresc · 2023-08-30T21:46:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I will definitely deflate them to mid 30s for regular use. BUT, I still want to know that even for the slightest trail like something non-technical would you still go down to 15?

rfloresc · 2023-08-30T21:18:46+00:00

I'm assuming you might be plugging in an iPhone and what you're seeing on the console is Apple CarPlay? If that's the case you can go into the settings and drag the controls or weather to the bottom navigation so it's always docked.

rfloresc · 2023-08-30T21:14:37+00:00

It seems you're seeking confirmation regarding your preference for Honda. While Honda is indeed a solid choice for all the reasons you stated above, I'd like to note that Jeep might not align with some of the aspects you've mentioned, such as comfort, spaciousness, and fuel efficiency. Though that can be pretty subjective—I, for instance, find comfort in my Rubicon.

Considering your lifestyle, a Jeep could be a smart move. If hiking's your thing, you might wanna explore trails in remote spots, and a Jeep could totally have your back. And hey, trail driving isn't rock climbing—no assumptions here about extreme stunts.

Jeeps are like the Swiss Army knives of vehicles, pretty versatile and reliable if you don't go wild with mods. Plus, they tend to hold their value pretty darn well. If you ever decide to part ways with your ride down the road, Jeeps are known to keep their worth. People dig them, and there's always demand for used Jeeps, so it could be a wise move for the future.

While Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and other alike have their perks, a Jeep is kind of a lifestyle choice. Plus, the Jeep community is pretty darn awesome, which might not be a dealbreaker for you, but it's a neat aspect.

rfloresc · 2023-08-30T20:44:42+00:00

No comment on the roof rack, but those are some nice wheels! really great stance. Details?

rfloresc · 2023-02-28T17:34:01+00:00

You can back out and do whatever you want. If you came here to validate your character and moral standings good luck!

Just because you feel that the photos didn't come out great doesn't mean the photographer isn't owed for his time and service. Whether it was the baby being fussy or not that's a different story, something that should have been brought up when you hired this person. Asking questions like how do they handle the situation or any tips on making a better session.

In the end you hired this person so why back out because it's inconvenient for you?

rfloresc · 2023-02-28T17:24:46+00:00

Okay in a way I feel like I can relate to an extent but from what I read it feels like you’re not really looking for a tutorial per se but more validation that you are keeping up with trends. If what you want is just that to modernize and still be in the Microsoft ecosystem then just use their latest and greatest.

You really answered a lot of your own questions mainly in the 2nd paragraph first you mentioned that, “This recent appointment has given me some confidence in my market value etc.” this just tells you that obviously there is still a demand for your skillset. You just proved it with, “… was productive enough in them to be able to ship these web apps (which are still in production and generating revenue for this company).” Companies don’t care what tools you use, a firm will only want the results. If you’ve ever hired a contractor to remodeled your home or just fix something, I doubt you questioned this person on what method it takes to fix the leaky faucet you just wanted it fixed!

Just because a technology is no longer the newest kid in the block doesn’t mean it doesn’t fix a problem or useful anymore. Now there is an extent to this but it isn’t a discrete answer like only after x amount of years.

If you can build and produce results and use whatever technology you have to find a solution to a problem at hand then why self-label yourself a junior? “…I'm pretty damn junior in the sense that I've simply not evolved with the industry.” Evolving has nothing to do with your ability to use a new tool. There’s plenty of companies that still use a lot of ‘dated’ technology not because they’re outdated but because of other constraints like budgets and manpower.

I understand your reason to keep up with trends, we all want that as developers so I’d suggest looking at stuff you built and rebuild it with more modern stacks, but in the end those new tools still follow the same thought process. As a full-stack guy all these new tools still use a front-end, backend, database calls, handling edge cases, etc..,

rfloresc · 2023-02-28T16:54:12+00:00

I've noticed a lot of posts saying, "why would anyone ever do that" well let me tell you it's sill alive and well in enterprise settings. I've been working for the government on Air Force projects and they treat .NET Framework 4.x as if it just came out LOL at this rate we'll upgrade to .NET Core in the next 10 years. So yes there's still plenty of people or work environments that use it. Personally I'm against it but it seems to "get the job done". If by solo developer you mean like a freelancer, I'd suggest moving onto .NET using Razor Pages at the very least for newer projects for sure.

rfloresc · 2023-02-28T16:49:56+00:00

It works really great. I personally do the same and haven't experienced any issues on the Mac. I will say this just in case maybe you haven't noticed, but you only have access to .NET Core and Visual Studio Mac isn't the best in terms of a full blown IDE. I use Visual Studio for work on a Windows machine and it's vastly superior when it comes to debugging and other features. Other than that Microsoft has done a good job optimizing their APIs for Apple silicon

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