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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Anyone else find pseudocode weird, counterintuitive, etc.? |
| FrodoHackins |
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Posted: 05 Nov 2013, 5:58 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,532
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| As I have studied programming and computer science over the past few years, I have repeatedly read (and been told) that I should try to write out a problem in pseudocode before coding it in a specific programming language. I have attempted it, but I often end up doing it in an actual programming lan... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: High skill = arrogance |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2013, 3:58 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,124
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| But truthfully, the best response to give outsiders when you want to just say "yeah I know I'm good", is to say "thank you for noticing, I spent a LOT of time practicing.", with a tone of sincere appreciation and enthusiasm (you may need to practice this). Telling them "thank you for noticing" rath... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Advice on avoiding procrastination |
| FrodoHackins |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2013, 3:51 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,724
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| Two suggestions: 1. Create task lists, that you can cross off one right after the other. In fact, you can take it a step further and break your tasks into smaller tasks. For example, "laundry" becomes: -Separate laundry into piles (whites and colors, maybe) -Bag up the colors -Place them in washer w... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Pre-Programming skills? |
| FrodoHackins |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2013, 3:45 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,583
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| A tutorial like this one may be useful for teaching you some of the very basic building blocks of programming. Google the following search: learn to program pine (I can't post URLs yet...) If you can get more familiar with those elements, you will be better prepared for further study -- independentl... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Is there a job where I can work with Computer Programmers... |
| FrodoHackins |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 7:30 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,121
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| You can also think outside the box on this. Things like a personal assistant or "gopher", where you are around them but do not necessarily do the same work. Depends on what type of work you feel best suits you and meets your wants and needs. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Desirable workplace interventions |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 6:09 pm
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Replies: 4
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| ghoti, thank you for speaking up! :) Both of the things you mention (the need for clear language and people's impatience with requests for clarification) are themes that are arising repeatedly in our market research. One of the things we are looking at is how to promote clear communication. So, I ap... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello from Boston, MA |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 5:41 pm
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| cathylynn and AnonymousAnonymous, thank you! |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Desirable workplace interventions |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 4:39 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Before I begin, I will explain my situation. Currently, I am at an event for entrepreneurs, where we are coming up with ideas for startup companies, working intensely throughout the weekend, and presenting to a panel of judges tomorrow. One team member is me (ADHD and a possible autistic spectrum co... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello from Boston, MA |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 4:15 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Hey, all, my name is Chris, and I live in the Boston area. I am a past sociologist and present computer programmer, specializing in Web Development. I also like cooking, long walks, soap operas, and wasting hours upon hours of time on the Internet, haha! I may or may not have a mild Autistic Spectru... |
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