CS373 Spring 2021: Ashish Kanjiram
Week of 25 Jan-31 Jan
What did you do this past week?
This past week I mainly prepared for interviews I have been doing. I had 3 interviews back-to-back which was very stressful, but I am glad they are all over now. In addition, I have been brushing up on my Python skills, as all my classes this semester are utilizing Python for projects and assignments.
What’s in your way?
Right now, the biggest thing in my way is recruiting. I am hoping to wrap that up soon, so I can focus more on my coursework. Another thing in my way is that I am slightly behind in 2 of my classes in terms of readings and lecture. I hope to finally catch up on everything this weekend and have a little more time next week to relax.
What will you do next week?
Next week, I plan to achieve my goal of staying caught up in all my classes. As classes moved online, it has been harder for me to focus. Therefore, I am pushing myself to make better study habits and enhance my time management so I can do well this semester.
If you read it, what did you think of the makefile?
The makefile was a very interesting document to read. In previous classes, I never really paid much attention to it, as I was instructed to just use it to test my code. I am glad I was able to dig a little deeper and actually understand what the makefile does and the different components. This will allow me to create my own makefiles and such in future opportunites.
What was your experience of Docker? (this question will vary, week to week)
I have never used Docker, so I was excited to learn more about it. I used to just install tools on my local machine or SSH into the CS lab machines when I need to access those specific tools. I am glad I got to learn something new and can try to download and use Docker instead of the methods described above. I am excited to see how different Docker will be from installing tools locally or using SSH.
What was your experience of assertions? (this question will vary, week to week)
I have used assertions before in previous projects that I have completed. I think they are a great way of making sure that code is working properly. It helps understand that the goal of the code is being achieved and can be used to pinpoint certain issues that may have been glossed over the first time around.
What was your experience of unit tests? (this question will vary, week to week)
I have also used unit tests in projects I have done in the past. These unit tests are super helpful to test efficiency and correctness. They also help detect bugs which is a very useful resource. In this way, I have been able to find bugs much easier, fix them, and add extra tests to make sure that the bugs have been “squashed.”
What made you happy this week?
Something that made my happy this week is finding time to spend with my friends at the end of the week. I always look forward to Fridays because I like to just relax for a bit after a long week of attending classes and doing homework.
What’s your pick-of-the-week or tip-of-the-week?
My pick-of-the-week is the news of the new Tesla Model S for the 2021 year. The specs for the car are amazing, and I’m sure it drives amazing too. The only thing I didn’t like about the car is the steering wheel because it makes the interior look kind of like a spaceship. However, I do think Tesla is making a very bold approach with this vehicle, and it is a huge advancement in the electric car sector.
