very opinionated thoughts on the web, by tiff

computer science

Hacking with Java Algorithms

So I have been pretty knee deep in algorithms and Java lately. Coming from Free Code Camp last spring, I have found that I’m finally understanding the methods, algorithms, etc, that I am currently working on in class. One of the best parts about CS0401 is Tim Hoffman, the

First Day of the Spring Semester 2017

You’ll have to forgive my cover photo indulgence. I gave my mom my iPad Air 2 and bought her some things like a keyboard, a case, styli (she has long fingernails and needs those), a 6 ft charging cable. She was so thrilled that I was thrilled. I wanted

Back into the Java Virtual Machine

I have about a month left of the fall semester. I am doing better than the previous two, though I’d like to boost my grade in InfoSci up to at least a B. Stupid study mistakes on my part led to a C on the midterm— being sure you

Thoughts on My First Computer Science Class and Great News

> Mrs. Warren’s Profession What a whirlwind of emotion for me this semester. I really don’t know how I did everything I did this semester. I went to class, mostly (Chinese Thought got old for me and when my Computer Science professor called off I would just stay home.

Pitt and Computer Science

So, for a roundabout update, I got my Commonwealth Diploma, for 30 college credits completed. The reason I needed this diploma and couldn’t use my high school diploma for admission to Pitt? Well, the fact I left my high school in Harrisburg to attend a sort of school for