Joe's CSUMB Computer Science Blog

    Look back at the HW1     Looking back at the jotto assignment, I would change the order I worked problems in. If I did this again, I would work on smaller methods first instead of working on the prompt in order. While working on this, I found myself working on multiple methods at once because I would be working on a larger method and then discover I needed another method for the large method to work. I also would spend more time making sure the print format was correct when initially writing the code. I had to go back many times to make adjustments to my print statements so it matched the prompt. If I was more careful, I would have spent much less time on revising my code. Since this assignment, I have become much more careful in reading the prompts. Getting a good understanding of the prompt has provided me with a better understanding of what I need to do on future assignments.   Highlight at least two victories.       I feel like I...

 1. Who did you work with? Rene, Martin, and Krithika 2. What was your strategy for solving the Markov assignment?     I started off by reading the prompt thoroughly. Once I had a good idea about what I needed to do, I began writing a todo list. I started working on methods in the order they appeared on the prompt, but if a larger method required the use of a smaller method, I would finish the smaller method first. Once the program was providing output that looked correct, I used the unit test to help me find any discrepancies in my code. 3. What was THEIR strategy for solving the Markov assignment My group mates took a similar approach to the assignment as I did. They all began by thoroughly reading the prompt. They all worked on the easier methods first, then tackled the larger methods. 4. How would you change your strategy having worked on the assignment? One thing I thought I should do in the future is not rely on pre-made unit tests to help me fix my code. ...