Why aren't there cool conventions happening on the east coast when I'll be back in May & June? Boo.
There is one that I regularity go to called too many games that is cheap and next to an awesome go-karting/arcade place. However you need bigger picture here, you are in prime amusement park season and we have a fuck ton of them.
Facebook is a bad idea. You don't get all updates from anything or anyone or any group you sign up for.
Oh, definitely. However, since they already seem to be willing to waste enough time to bitch about it on Facebook, they probably are paying enough attention to it already to get the necessary updates.
Why are Computer Science tests and exams seem stupidly easy or stupidly pedantic?
The latter case is when you are dealing with code which is written incorrectly and you have to find "x" number of syntax errors in 20 lines. It takes me less time to rewrite the code in a more efficient manner without mistakes. I on't get how this tests your programming ability.
They're on Facebook. Use a Facebook page. Shut them up. :P
That's how I initially got their attention but all the main issues regarding how to look after funds, the machines, servers and how the club is managed, is done at this stupidly base level.
I used to use mailing lists when nothing better existed in the early 90's.
I recommended Vanilla but they went with phpBB.
My issue is that over 50% of the club doesn't actually use the mailing lists.
I'm slowly winning somehow against an entrenched enemy though.
Why are Computer Science tests and exams seem stupidly easy or stupidly pedantic?
The latter case is when you are dealing with code which is written incorrectly and you have to find "x" number of syntax errors in 20 lines. It takes me less time to rewrite the code in a more efficient manner without mistakes. I on't get how this tests your programming ability.
Computer Science isn't really about programming, or syntax. A syntax test is a bad computer science test. Skilled programming in the professional environment really isn't the same thing as being skilled at academic Computer Science. I'm curious what test you are referring too, or for what kind of course?
I remember an entry level college courses had maybe 10% labwork, 10% syntax, 10% can you figure out what the output will be, 10% definitions, 20% big O notation, and 40% questions the professor carefully worded to be trick questions that will boggle your mind if you don't pay very very close attention. It wasn't a good class if you wanted to learn how to program, which was REALLY bad for the 50% of the students who were taking it as an elective outside their major who thought it would be a useful skill to pick up. It was a good class for weeding out the people who thought they wanted to get an education in computer science, but didn't really.
College didn't make me a good programmer. College gave me the academic background to understand the science of computers. I had to learn how to apply that knowledge myself to make real things happen. But the program I was in wasn't the best program, so it could be different everywhere else.
Why are Computer Science tests and exams seem stupidly easy or stupidly pedantic?
The latter case is when you are dealing with code which is written incorrectly and you have to find "x" number of syntax errors in 20 lines. It takes me less time to rewrite the code in a more efficient manner without mistakes. I on't get how this tests your programming ability.
Computer Science isn't really about programming, or syntax. A syntax test is a bad computer science test. Skilled programming in the professional environment really isn't the same thing as being skilled at academic Computer Science. I'm curious what test you are referring too, or for what kind of course?
I remember an entry level college courses had maybe 10% labwork, 10% syntax, 10% can you figure out what the output will be, 10% definitions, 20% big O notation, and 40% questions the professor carefully worded to be trick questions that will boggle your mind if you don't pay very very close attention. It wasn't a good class if you wanted to learn how to program, which was REALLY bad for the 50% of the students who were taking it as an elective outside their major who thought it would be a useful skill to pick up. It was a good class for weeding out the people who thought they wanted to get an education in computer science, but didn't really.
College didn't make me a good programmer. College gave me the academic background to understand the science of computers. I had to learn how to apply that knowledge myself to make real things happen. But the program I was in wasn't the best program, so it could be different everywhere else.
Your ratios sound quite correct. It was for a Java unit. There was a larger portion of trick questions, the problem was that the Professor made a syntax error in a true / false logic method. Other than that question I was done in 10 minutes
All courses are similar, what is practised and taught at University is very different to how it works on the job. It was the same with Veterinary Science, even the medicine and surgical techniques.
Why is John C Dvorak even a tech commentator? Why do people keep hiring him to talk about the industry when it seems that there's nothing more he hates than technology and the industry? I don't think I've ever heard of a piece of technology that he didn't think was a scam, a gimmick, or otherwise just pointless crap that nobody should buy or use ever. I mean, the man thought computer mice were a gimmick, for fuck's sake.
Why is John C Dvorak even a tech commentator? Why do people keep hiring him to talk about the industry when it seems that there's nothing more he hates than technology and the industry? I don't think I've ever heard of a piece of technology that he didn't think was a scam, a gimmick, or otherwise just pointless crap that nobody should buy or use ever. I mean, the man thought computer mice were a gimmick, for fuck's sake.
Because he's a good devil's advocate?
It does seem like as time goes on he is caring less and is just more of a grouch.
Honestly, I wouldn't even go that far, since he never actually provides anything useful as to why these things are scams or gimmicks, he just says they are. You ask him why it's a scam, he either just scoffs at you for not understanding, or goes on a ramble about how it's definitely a scam or a gimmick without ever actually explaining exactly why it's a scam or a gimmick. At best, he gives a sort-of explanation that's basically just a conspiracy theory, or sometimes just another goofy "free-market's-invisible-hand-fixes-everything" theory.
To be honest, 90% of the time that I hear him speaking on TWIT nowdays, I just tune out while he talks. Sure, sometimes he might accidentally say something useful or insightful, but it's worth missing that, to also miss all the utter fucking tripe he carries on with.
To be honest, 90% of the time that I hear him speaking on TWIT nowdays, I just tune out while he talks. Sure, sometimes he might accidentally say something useful or insightful, but it's worth missing that, to also miss all the utter fucking tripe he carries on with.
I wasn't really being serious about the devil's advocate thing. I find myself feeling the same way in the last year or so. He's been too influenced by Adam Curry to be interesting to listen to anymore.
I wasn't really being serious about the devil's advocate thing. I find myself feeling the same way in the last year or so. He's been too influenced by Adam Curry to be interesting to listen to anymore.
Ah yes, Adam Curry, for whom moon landing denial is just too old school, and instead he prefers to deny that we've landed the Curiosity Rover on mars.
Fun facts - I was Douchebag of the week on the No Agenda show once. Which blows my fucking mind, to be honest. Some random asshole mouthing off was threatening enough to these insecure jackwagons that they had to call me out to their listeners above all the other bastards that raised their ire. I still get the occasional ranting message from No Agenda fans to this day.
Wow. I haven't listened to TWiT since I lived in Beacon, so over 5 years ago. Let me tell you guys. You only think that Dvorak and co. are still relevant because you are still listening to it. That whole community of podcasts and listeners may be large, but it's also largely an island. You don't see any other communities linking to them. They're not relevant to anyone except their existing audience, which I am willing to bet is definitely not growing.
Dvorak hasn't been significant since the early 2000's when his articles were frequently linked on Slashdot.
You only think that Dvorak and co. are still relevant because you are still listening to it. That whole community of podcasts and listeners may be large, but it's also largely an island. You don't see any other communities linking to them. They're not relevant to anyone except their existing audience, which I am willing to bet is definitely not growing.
Dvorak hasn't been significant since the early 2000's when his articles were frequently linked on Slashdot.
Thanks for telling me what I think? I've never needed it before, but try everything once I guess.
But anyway, swing and a miss. Don't start advertising yourself as a psychic just yet. I wasn't asking if he's relevant, or saying that he's any sort of big figure in the industry, I just said "Why do people keep hiring him?", and considering that he's still employed by marketwatch(I think, I did hear a rumor that he'd gotten the arse recently) and PC magazine, along with the occasional freelance column - ie, people keep hiring him, no matter how we we both rate his significance - that's a valid question.
You know that guy. Late 50's at the youngest. Really likes technology. Can be seen at Best Buy, Apple Store, or camera store. As much as they like tech, they don't truly understand it beyond being able to use a few advanced features. Still gets news about tech from dead tree media. Buys and reads dead tree books from Barnes & Noble. Watches and reads pretty basic tutorials about things and actually learns something, though doesn't seem to grok anything.
That's the guy that reads Marketwatch or PC Magazine. That's the guy to whom Dvorak appeals. That's the guy Dvorak is. He's not someone who keeps getting jobs. He's had those jobs. He only keeps getting money because of inertia.
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I pushed hard enough to get a forum up but now everyone is shit talking it as they are talking on Facebook about how mailing lists are better.
The latter case is when you are dealing with code which is written incorrectly and you have to find "x" number of syntax errors in 20 lines.
It takes me less time to rewrite the code in a more efficient manner without mistakes. I on't get how this tests your programming ability. That's how I initially got their attention but all the main issues regarding how to look after funds, the machines, servers and how the club is managed, is done at this stupidly base level.
I used to use mailing lists when nothing better existed in the early 90's.
I recommended Vanilla but they went with phpBB.
My issue is that over 50% of the club doesn't actually use the mailing lists.
I'm slowly winning somehow against an entrenched enemy though.
I remember an entry level college courses had maybe 10% labwork, 10% syntax, 10% can you figure out what the output will be, 10% definitions, 20% big O notation, and 40% questions the professor carefully worded to be trick questions that will boggle your mind if you don't pay very very close attention. It wasn't a good class if you wanted to learn how to program, which was REALLY bad for the 50% of the students who were taking it as an elective outside their major who thought it would be a useful skill to pick up. It was a good class for weeding out the people who thought they wanted to get an education in computer science, but didn't really.
College didn't make me a good programmer. College gave me the academic background to understand the science of computers. I had to learn how to apply that knowledge myself to make real things happen. But the program I was in wasn't the best program, so it could be different everywhere else.
(I have to give this speech about twice a week to students in my TA sessions.)
There was a larger portion of trick questions, the problem was that the Professor made a syntax error in a true / false logic method. Other than that question I was done in 10 minutes
All courses are similar, what is practised and taught at University is very different to how it works on the job. It was the same with Veterinary Science, even the medicine and surgical techniques.
It does seem like as time goes on he is caring less and is just more of a grouch.
To be honest, 90% of the time that I hear him speaking on TWIT nowdays, I just tune out while he talks. Sure, sometimes he might accidentally say something useful or insightful, but it's worth missing that, to also miss all the utter fucking tripe he carries on with.
Fun facts - I was Douchebag of the week on the No Agenda show once. Which blows my fucking mind, to be honest. Some random asshole mouthing off was threatening enough to these insecure jackwagons that they had to call me out to their listeners above all the other bastards that raised their ire. I still get the occasional ranting message from No Agenda fans to this day.
Dvorak hasn't been significant since the early 2000's when his articles were frequently linked on Slashdot.
But anyway, swing and a miss. Don't start advertising yourself as a psychic just yet. I wasn't asking if he's relevant, or saying that he's any sort of big figure in the industry, I just said "Why do people keep hiring him?", and considering that he's still employed by marketwatch(I think, I did hear a rumor that he'd gotten the arse recently) and PC magazine, along with the occasional freelance column - ie, people keep hiring him, no matter how we we both rate his significance - that's a valid question.
That's the guy that reads Marketwatch or PC Magazine. That's the guy to whom Dvorak appeals. That's the guy Dvorak is. He's not someone who keeps getting jobs. He's had those jobs. He only keeps getting money because of inertia.