Author Archives: Justin David Todd

Looking back on my experience in the Computer Science Capstone course, the timeline and work load were both very accommodating. Dividing the project into week-long sprints gave sufficient time to coordinate with our teammates and deal with all the issues … Continue reading →

Recently I was talking to my younger brother who has just started some elementary coding for fun (we still haven’t convinced him he should have a solid plan-B to becoming a professional actor). Most of what he does is making … Continue reading →

One of the great things about studying Computer Science is how wide its applications are. Most majors have a variety of applications, but I believe that the opportunities that Computer Science makes available are particularly varied. Additionally, these options also … Continue reading →

Working on this most recent team project has opened my eyes to how differently programmers think and work. I have worked on a number of group projects in the past, but for some reason this project has been especially varied. … Continue reading →

It takes me a while to get there, but this post is about being evaluated based on your own efforts versus things out of your control, one of the benefits of working in computer science. The quest for 4.0 Growing … Continue reading →

More than many other careers Software Engineers and Developers are expected to love their job so much that they take it home with them. By this I mean that in addition to coding on the clock, a good programmer is … Continue reading →

A plan is not perfect unless it plans for imperfections. During both of my undergraduate degrees I have been a dependable student and team member. I turn in assignments on time, stay ahead of deadlines, and am usually the one … Continue reading →

Growing up I was always “good” at math and eager to learn it. In kindergarten I found videocassettes at the library that taught me multiplication and division using gum drops. In third grade I spent math class working the textbook … Continue reading →