Computer Science Online

Week 7/8 Journal Looking back at HW1, I realize how differently I would approach it now compared to the beginning of the semester. One of the biggest changes is that I would start by making a clear plan before writing any code. Early in the term, I often rushed into implementation and tried to fix problems as they appeared. Now, I understand the value of slowing down and thinking through the problem first. I would map out classes, responsibilities, and data flow before touching the keyboard. I would also place a much stronger emphasis on overall architecture instead of focusing on syntax details too early. This shift has helped me write cleaner code and feel more confident in my decisions. Overall, I feel like I have grown into thinking more like a software engineer rather than just a student completing assignments. One major victory for me is my improved understanding of Java and working with a strongly typed language. Concepts like classes, methods, and data types, and OOP overall f...