Student Panel Discussion Takeaways
During the recent student panel discussion, past students shared valuable insights from CSP that I can implement to enhance my learning and collaboration. Here are my key takeaways:
1) GitHub Organization
Vivian Ni and Michael Hayes emphasized using GitHub effectively to improve communication and workflow.
Steps to Implement:
Use branches for different features.
Write clear commit messages to explain changes.
Document learning through notebooks and blogs.
2) Understanding the Code Line by Line
Michael Hayes stressed understanding code line by line to avoid gaps in comprehension.
Steps to Implement:
Slow down and understand each line of code.
Ask questions to clarify uncertainties and improve skills.
3) Being Passionate and Wanting to Learn
One speaker highlighted the importance of passion and curiosity in coding, inspiring me to see CSP as a collaborative problem-solving space.
Steps to Implement:
Persist through challenges by problem-solving instead of giving up.
Build a strong foundation while challenging myself.
Practice regularly inside and outside of school.
Experiment with code to explore its potential.
Additional Insights
Communication is Key: Learn to explain and discuss ideas clearly.
Break Problems Down: Start small and build step by step.
Seek Diverse Perspectives: Collaborate with others for new ideas.
Explore GitHub: Find inspiration and add unique twists to projects.
College and Career Relevance
Showcase Projects: Highlight CS and community projects in applications.
Emphasize Impact: Discuss how projects influenced my growth.
Moving Forward
I’ll organize my work on GitHub, analyze code in detail, and deepen my passion for coding. Starting a blog to document my journey will help me reflect and grow as a CSP student.