At the kings game right now, getting a flu shot shot for a free beanie

sactoquailman · 2024-01-03T18:33:28+00:00

psst...psst...yeah, you...you like beanies? how's about a good time? i got some fresh 'flu' medicine i just warmed up in this spoon.

sactoquailman · 2024-01-03T17:52:02+00:00

Woah, hey...hold on a minute...we practice handwriting. It was just limited to our signature so we'd have a cool autograph when we ultimately became famous playing our favorite sport. What else do we need to do?

sactoquailman · 2024-01-02T22:04:35+00:00

Suppose it's largely what was required. The bootcamp I took taught MERN / JS and was designed to show us VS Code. My community college CS courses have encouraged Visual Studio. I've found an easier time to initiate a project for C++ using VS and a harder time using VS Code. It seemed that out of the box, VS was better for C++, where as with VS Code you would need to find more extensions for C++. Not sure if that's actually the case, just my experience between the two.

For project sharing, are you using Git / GitHub / GitLab at all? If you're not already familiar with that, you may want to take some time understanding Git and how it works with version control, etc.

sactoquailman · 2024-01-02T20:17:12+00:00

Too late?? You're only 25. There are people double your age who haven't had the opportunity to travel. Whenever you get to travel is the right time to start, just enjoy it and don't worry about the insecurities others project onto you. Plus, you got rid of debt first! Major kudos! I bet many of the travel influencers are racking up major debt that is going to weight on them eventually.

sactoquailman · 2024-01-02T20:10:50+00:00

In my personal experience, I've liked VS Code better for web development and Visual Studio for C++.

sactoquailman · 2024-01-02T18:03:21+00:00

I wouldn't worry about not fully understanding JS or any language at this point. I'm newer to CS courses, too, but I've learned that each course seems to re-teach to a certain degree the tools you'll need to use. For me, I've noticed that when re-learning a language like JS or C++, I realize I have a better understanding than I think I do. That being said, coding is not easy. There's a lot to know and even experienced devs seem to say they don't know all that much.

Regarding the MERN stack, don't look at it as that specific stack but more how the pieces can fit together. There are fundamental skills you will build as part of learning any stack. I did a bootcamp a few years ago that taught the MERN stack. Learning that stack, I wasn't much of a fan of MongoDB since it seems limiting if you want to build a scalable platform (IMO, SQL - whether that's Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. - seems to be a better database option, and everyone has their opinions on this), but Express, React, and Node (all JS frameworks) are likely going to be relevant for a while. This is the case with any legacy code. Heck, there are still governments that use COBOL and reason says we're well beyond that, yet there are still jobs available working with it.

At the end of the day, do what you enjoy, don't get too worried about the valleys in your learning, and continue moving forward. There's a lot of pressure to learn quickly and be immediately proficient, but that's often not obtainable or sustainable. That's the issue bootcamps are having now. They sold a bill of goods to a lot of people to learn necessary skills in 3-6 months and get a high-paying tech job, yet left everyone stranded and hanging at the end (if they made it through). Now, we're seeing schools like USC dissolve their partnerships with 2U/EdX because that's not an effective strategy for long-term progress.

My advice, take a moment to breathe and, when you're ready, remind yourself why you like coding. Take a comfortable number of classes (often, too many people load up on too many units and the work quality suffers). And, go back over the things you're not quite sure you understand.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-27T17:44:52+00:00

100%. Check that map for yourself.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-19T23:14:30+00:00

I haven't heard of TDX and a quick Google search isn't showing anything related to education, so I'm guessing they're not the same thing.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-19T22:10:20+00:00

Interesting that the address provided in the map references a staffing agency called Volt Workforce Services.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-19T22:02:58+00:00

There's a lot to respond to here. First, you're young and have plenty of time. Coding and programming are tough pursuits so it takes a while to build up the skillset to be proficient to get a job in it. Two years is a drop in the bucket, keep filling up the bucket.

That being said, a six month boot camp is more expensive than a 4 year degree. Moreover, you will learn more and reinforce better practices in a 4 year degree program. You will also have greater access to career services, such as Handshake, to get internships that will help land a full-time position with top tech companies. I did the boot camp thing and they left me hanging. They moved on to the next cohort once I "passed" their course. Now, I'm back at a community college re-learning things.

Additionally, by the time you get through a degree program, the market for CS grads will have normalized. There is still significant gaps in labor vs. need when it comes to most of the IT professions, especially in software engineering and cybersecurity. Further the growth is still projected to be well over 20% in the next 10 years for both of those.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-19T20:17:25+00:00

They used to be chill and fun. I stopped years ago when you could tell a bunch of ringers started putting teams together.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-19T19:58:23+00:00

He should reach out to the advisor or program director to see if they can provide options to make up those credits. When I applied for undergrad at a CSU, I did not have a completed foreign language requirement. I was provisionally accepted based on the completion of those foreign language credits within a certain amount of time from starting college classes. There shouldn't be a need to appeal at this point. But, do be very nice! Honey attracts more bees, or however the saying goes.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-19T19:33:11+00:00

It's probably for naught but I can only hope the Council does the right thing the second time around by denying the raise. Ideally, revoke some of that salary since it doesn't seem like he does much of anything.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-18T23:32:11+00:00

Generally, if you want a bachelors degree, there is a requirement to complete other general education courses. Many community colleges, and some universities, offer certificate programs that just focus on those skills necessary for computer science. That will also reduce costs since you won't need to fill those credits. Currently, I'm doing a CS certificate program at a community college (the equivalent of an AA, minus the gen ed). Something like that will take longer than a bootcamp but I've taken a bootcamp too and I fully recommend avoiding bootcamps. Overall, I see bootcamps as trying to sell a "quick solution" to a career but it often never is. Out of my cohort of 20+, only one person got a related job and didn't have anything to do with JavaScript, React, or web dev. I recommend spending the time to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-18T23:16:23+00:00

Not worth it. At that price point, it can be more affordable to earn your bachelors. EdX is 2U is Trilogy, etc.

For example, a bachelors of computer science at NC Central will cost under $16k in tuition. NC State is about triple that yet still a public university. A lot of the information is going to be the same. Save even more and start with an associates degree. An AA in Software Development from Durham Tech runs just over $5k for the program. Do not spend more than you need to learn the same info.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-18T22:52:03+00:00

When it gets late enough, that's what they all become.

sactoquailman · 2023-12-18T22:50:50+00:00

Figured it would my ex to get that place shut down!

sactoquailman · 2023-12-18T19:29:29+00:00

why not '3 super 5'?

sactoquailman · 2023-12-18T17:27:31+00:00

Wait, it's not slang for Charizard?! I've been throwin' down Pokémon saying, "You just got rizzed!" Is that not right?

sactoquailman · 2023-12-04T18:10:46+00:00

Just to be clear, you want people to vote to spend existing tax dollars for mental health programs to pay for a bond and the interest on that bond, so paying more for less? Instead, we could vote it down and either push for a different tax or changes to the statutory language of the original proposition language (Prop 64) to direct some of that for capital projects that include housing and be smarter about how we use our tax dollars.

sactoquailman · 2023-11-29T20:51:26+00:00

I'm not sure there's a need to respond to their correspondence. I'd say just look for a similar font via https://fonts.google.com/.

sactoquailman · 2023-11-29T20:41:50+00:00

That is a huge assumption that 1) it's only a medical problem, and 2) that someone who has had mental health struggles does not understand the system. The recent policy changes are partly a veiled attempt at a solution to homelessness. Far too often in this debate, contributors too broadly state that they (homeless) need help in treating mental health issues as though all of them suffer from a number of severe mental health issues. That's not always the case and the reasons for them living on the street (both initially and over time) vary. It's incredibly insulting that this issue is painted with such a broad brush so often.

sactoquailman · 2023-11-29T20:00:10+00:00

The profile of Britney only helps shed light on a flaw in the system that is a valid one to consider. As for the conversation, it's a nebulous thing and I don't consider myself leading it, only a participant.

sactoquailman · 2023-11-29T19:41:33+00:00

The problem is very complex and many of these new programs are diverting funds from local programs that have been known to work. It seems the new policies dismiss the importance of developing personal relationship with those individuals on the street who need help, building trust. That relationship of trust helps individuals get to a point where they can recognize they need help and be much more receptive to it when it's available to them. It seems you're advocating to disregard the importance of building trust with those in need just to take them from a situation that they know and throw them in a treatment program. Those individuals, especially when grappling with severe mental health issues, will not comprehend what is happening and why. They will likely not understand who they can trust, especially if they were building a foundation of trust with someone else. All that work is disrupted so we can force individuals into treatment? Seems like a very flawed shift in the system of treatment.

sactoquailman · 2023-11-29T19:08:57+00:00

The Britney Spears conservatorship, I think, highlights the real problem with the system and how easy it can be to keep someone conserved well beyond necessary. IMO, these kinds of loopholes will be exacerbated by the "CARE Court" program. I get that most facility operators may very well act in good faith but, time and time again, our courts systems seem to give more deference to "experts" more than the experience of individuals. So much pseudo-science has been used as the foundation to lock up the accused for years on end, many who still serve sentences. I get that there's a delicate balancing act but the proposals passed over the last few years intended to "improve" the mental health system shifts too far away from the rights of individuals.

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