FSM (finite state machine), DFD (data flow diagram), PND (petri-net diagram), lions, tigers, bears, oh my. My head is swimming. Actually, I am getting most of this, and have been using some of these methods during my career (partially or otherwise), but, NOT consistently. Need to work on that! My class team of four met […]
Grad Studies
Computer Programmer vs. Software Engineer
Last week, I posted a short entry on my blog about “computer programmers”, “software developers”, and “software engineers”. One of my friends (and, myself, many years ago), thought “aren’t they the same thing?” [If you don’t like to read long winded articles, please skip this one]. Here is a quick generalization, with which you should […]
2nd class at Saint Thomas: Software Engineering
First session of SEIS 610 Software Engineering was 2 weeks ago. I was immedaitely impressed by our instructor (C. Lai). He put up easy to read slides, and spoke toward them, not reading them word for word. He spoke for the entire 6-1/2 hour class, giving us instruction on the term’s group project, and the […]
1st class at Saint Thomas: Technical Comm.
Well, let’s just say, I wasn’t impressed with our instructor. She never seemed prepared, either didn’t show us the agenda for each day long class, or showed it in the middle of the day (as an afterthought). She read directly from her powerpoint slides, word for word, instead of parapharsing the points or even (heaven […]
U/Saint Thomas – Acceptance Letter to their Master’s Degree program
Got my University of Saint Thomas “Graduate Programs in Software” acceptance letter today! [for their Master’s in Software Systems degree program]. If I do this right, It’ll take a bit more than 2 years to complete, but could take as long as 3. I’m excited but it seems my first class HAS to be “Technical […]
