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Westminster University | 1st semester, level 6

Winter is here! Reflecting on my first semester in the final year at WIUT, and whoa, it’s been a ride. The highlight? The final year project – a beast of an application. Golang and React are my weapons of choice, but the idea? Still in the brainstorm phase. Four modules on my plate this semester, and let me tell you, it's been a wild balancing act. Juggling modules while figuring out the project is like trying to skate on thin ice. Tricky, but we roll with it.

Business Information Systems Project (BISP):
BISP serves as a framework to help students organize ideas for their final projects. Now, brace yourself because this involves putting together a hefty 10,000-word report and whipping up a pretty nifty application that actually makes a difference. But hey, it’s exciting because the university lets us run wild with any project size or idea!

Now, to make this whole experience stand out and get us diving into some serious app development, how about wrapping up the academic year with some pitching sessions? Picture this – we get to pitch our genius ideas to our teachers, maybe some alumni, or even reps from different companies. It's like Shark Tank but for students! Okay, okay, it might still happen; I haven't finished my studies yet. And let’s not forget those BISP lectures. How about dedicating some time to pitching our brainwaves to our classmates? It's a bit unexpected, right? But that's where the magic happens. To ease the shyness vibes, the teachers could give us a heads-up during teaching weeks. You know, just so we’re prepared for those impromptu genius moments. Shoutout to Ms. Shirin for bringing in BIS alumni to spill the tea on their study and work journeys. It's been a game-changer this year!

Now, let’s get down to business. How about making things more specific? I would suggest to target our local small businesses that desperately need a tech upgrade – think Telegram Bots, Websites, or Mobile Apps. We swoop in, flex our software engineering muscles, and these businesses get the boost they need. Win-win, anyone?

Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing (DSCC):
A module that throws you into the cloud (specifically AWS) and the world of Hadoop. Truth be told, I skipped most classes; 3 pm seminars don't match with my work schedule. When I did attend, things felt a bit rushed and unorganized. The module dives into low-level theorems, the kind that needs hands-on action to make sense. But, surprise surprise, our in-class exam wanted us to regurgitate low-level terms like Shared Memory and Concurrency without much practical learning.

The silver lining? I got my hands dirty with AWS, building MVC and Client applications in C#. Pretty cool, right? Well, not for everyone. Some students griped about AWS charges, even on the Free-Tier. That’s a snag; the university should steer clear of surprise charges. Maybe consider a module solely focused on cloud services, going deep without the financial hiccups. Psst, GitHub offers a $100 coupon for Azure – just saying.

Developing Digital Enterprise (DDE):
DDE, being a business module, tasked us with proposing ICT solutions to companies with not automazed workflows. Truth? I didn't pick up anything new. It was the same old dance with MoSCoW prioritization, Gantt Charts (seriously, why is everyone so into them?), and Porter's Theorem. If I'm not learning anything new, that's probably not a good sign, right?

Internet of Things (IoT):
Let's talk about the semester MVP – Internet of Things (IoT). This module was a game-changer. Why? Because playing with Arduino and crafting my project (remember that robo-car on my channel?) made my heart happy. Skipped almost zero classes; I was all in. IoT class was a treasure trove of electronics and robotics wisdom. Each session, we dove into something new. Bet it's a crowd-pleaser for other students too. Shoutout to Ms. Shirin – she's the calm hero we all needed. Always ready to lend a hand in class or our Telegram chat.

This post will be the most challenging and candid one on my channel.

Lately, I've been feeling quite down on myself due to the mistakes I've been making. I've doubted whether I should share these thoughts on my channel, where I typically showcase my wins and positive moments. But hey, this isn't Instagram, right? So, I've decided to open up about what's been going on, and maybe some of you can relate.

So, what's been happening?
- I've fallen into the trap of procrastination.
- I find myself getting sick more often.
- I wait for the "perfect moment" to tackle tasks.
- My eating habits have taken a turn for the unhealthy.
- I struggle with maintaining focus.
- I haven't ticked off half the checkboxes I set for myself at the beginning of 2023 (I might share a separate post analyzing what's gone wrong).
- I've neglected reading and listening to podcasts.

These issues are impacting both my development as an engineer and as a person. Here's a spoiler: I won't be offering solutions on how to avoid these pitfalls; instead, I'll share my failures. If my attempts were successful, I'd probably be selling courses on productivity, but that's not the case)

One of the biggest traps I fall into is convincing myself that starting from Monday, I'll adhere to discipline and be productive – only to fail. Similarly, I often promise myself that after enjoying a Friday night out, I'll kickstart a period of growth the next day, yet I forget it all. The cycle continues after a night of indulging in fast food, with the vow to only eat salads moving forward – another promise broken.

I recently found inspiration in the YouTube content of Maksim Zhashkevych, and I'll leave some links to his video podcasts below. Perhaps some of you might find them helpful [RU].

- Как Изменить Себя в 2024
- Главная ЗОНА РОСТА для РАЗРАБОТЧИКА
- ЗАЧЕМ МЕДИТИРОВАТЬ
- ДИСЦИПЛИНА. МАЙНДСЕТ & ПРИВЫЧКИ.

Why am I sharing this? To dispel the illusion that everything is smooth sailing for me and that success comes effortlessly. Perhaps you need some motivation to realize that you're not alone in facing challenges, and that it's okay to grapple with them. We're all in this together, figuring it out as we go.

How to Speak by Patrick Winston | MIT Lecture

TL;DR the talk is intended to improve your speaking ability in critical situations by teaching you a few heuristic rules.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unzc731iCUY&t=35s

Oh, god. Finally finished "Grokking Algorithms", it took longer than I expected. I want to dedicate more time to the habit of reading.

What have you been reading lately?

Typically, I divide my reading into two parts. The first part related to my growth as a specialist, while the second part is dedicated to exploring classic literature. I'm not a book warm at all, but I'm trying to add this habit to my daily routine.

Next, I want to read more about management and working with people as it is difficult for me to communicate with some people and find the right way to explain. So yeah, if you're curious about the books on my current reading list, I've shared them in a web.

Career development books

Literature

🌟 Hope you're doing awesome! Quick favor – I'm working on my final uni project and need some input. It's all about building a cool AI-powered document tool, and I'd love to hear your thoughts!

The survey aims to understand the challenges people face when working with documents and gather preferences for a document analysis tool. Your input will directly contribute to the development of a tool designed to address real-world needs.

Can you spare a few minutes for this quick survey? Your insights will seriously make a difference.

https://forms.gle/dUBpGqwqNzmV95qa9

Hey, first post in 2024

As hinted in the forwarded message, I'm working on my diploma project juggling roles such as developer, manager, tester, and more. I'm considering my project as a startup, where adaptability is paramount, and shifts occur in the blink of an eye.

I want share my progress so far. Employing Excalidraw has proven to be a game-changer. It acts as my primary tool for sketching design prototypes, delineating project flows, specifying requirements, and more. The inclusion of a handwriting font and angle curves adds an extra layer of utility, rendering it an indispensable asset.

Beyond the realms of design, engineering, and testing, I have to be in entrepreneur, entrusted with selling my product. Analyzing the market, pinpointing the target audience, prioritizing features, meeting deadlines, and scrutinizing metrics—all these facets require a comprehensive approach, drawing upon the knowledge amassed over the past four years in the university. So the point of this post is to share a valuable resource I've tapped into—the Stanford's nine-year-old course titled "How to Start a Startup" spearheaded by Sam Altman, now the CEO of OpenAI and Y Combinator. Currently enrolled in this course, I recommend you explore its wealth of knowledge!

Today I keep watching the series, and just whooa, all the lecturers are founders/co-founders of large and well-known startups such as PayPal, Facebook and more

if it's not worth your time, I don't know what does