So far, our team has successfully completed the NES implementation we wanted to complete before the end of the term. This was only possible due to the knowledge of other team members about building large projects using GitHub. While I have used GitHub, I must admit that I struggled initially with setting up the work environment.
Implementing opcodes was complicated, but thanks to my teammate’s guidance, I could execute some opcodes for our implementation of the NES CPU. While we still have a long way to go, this will help with further implementation next term. Because of this course, I have started using Clion by JetBrains as a new IDE. Due to its simple UI but expansive functionality, I have found it useful in other courses as well.
I have really enjoyed participating in the discussions related to this course. It provided some planning that helped when working on the design document. I also believe that a leader in each team is essential to get the ball rolling. A simple go-getter attitude would benefit those who take this course.
While I have been very busy this term with work and other commitments, successful time management can reduce feelings of overwhelm. Another tip is that it can also reduce procrastination because it is easy to put off tasks when you feel you are juggling too much.