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The pattern I chose to explore is called "Your First Language" from Chapter 2, which focuses on the importance of choosing a primary programming language and developing proficiency in it. The pattern addresses a common concern for many aspiring software developers: the fear that job opportunities and success are contingent upon mastery of multiple programming languages. However, the pattern provides reassurance by emphasizing the significance of selecting a language and becoming fluent in it. This chosen language will serve as the foundation of your early career, and investing time and effort into mastering it will yield fruitful results. I found this pattern particularly relevant to my own journey as a computer science student. Like many others, I have dabbled in multiple programming languages during my studies. However, this pattern reminded me of the importance of honing my skills in one specific language, rather than spreading myself too thin across various languages. By
The Deep End is an important pattern to consider in any profession, especially in computer science. It reminds us that the only way to grow and improve our skills is to take on new challenges that may be outside of our current abilities. This can be daunting, but it is essential to keep pushing us to continue learning and improving. One aspect of this pattern that I found particularly useful is the suggestion to break down tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. This not only helps to make the task seem less overwhelming, but it also allows us to focus on making small incremental progress over time. By taking small steps towards a larger goal, we can see tangible progress and stay motivated throughout the process. Another important point made by the pattern is the need to seek help and guidance from more experienced colleagues. It can be easy to feel intimidated or embarrassed to ask for help, but it is crucial to remember that everyone starts somewhere. We all have areas where we
I read Apprenticeship Patterns as per the syllabus and I found a lot of things that resonated deeply with me. Dave talks about giving up on learning to code, or rather to program after being unable to do anything compelling or significant, and only having had mastered Perl on his third attempt. I myself have on multiple occasions traded a language for another when I stop making progress. My thinking was – “Maybe, this isn’t the one for me”. So, I hopped from Python to JS to Scala to Java to C learning only the basics and just enough to satisfy any classes that might’ve required it. I was a jack of all trade, and master of none! Only upon revisiting Python again for a summer fellowship with a professor, and working on learning more than just the syntaxes, idiosyncrasies, and fun facts about the language, was I able to move on to being somewhat competent. Dave’s story tells us how he sought out mentors, took on challenging projects, and continuously challenged himself to improve and grow
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