Previously on CS399J...

Hot fun in the summertime. We had another exciting round of CS399J, but since it was offered in the summer, the class was kind of small. Luckily, their comments weren't.

1. What do you wish you had known before taking this course?
• I wish I had known more about exceptions and scopy issues.
• Nothing else.
• Better understanding of Java, and some exposure to Java's GUI APIs.
• I wish I had known more about the reads and writers.
• To learn how to program in Java "confortably", i.e. learn the basics in Java programming. I also wanted to learn how Java is used to create and develop web applications.
• I wish I was more familiar with Java lanaguage.
• It was only my second programming class since 1992. Fortunately, it is also my last programming class needed to graduate with a computer engineering degreee. I expected this and there is nothign I wish I had known.
• I had taken some Java before, but this definitely filled in a lot of holes. As far as if I wished I had known anything before...I can't really think of anything.

2. What is the most important thing you have learned in CS399J?
• I learned that a language like Java depends strongly on the APIs and that the APIs are teh source to go to when you have questions.
• An understanding of object oriented programming
• Broad (large) knowledge, foundation of Java, searching for API and flexibility of Object Programming.
• The most import and thing I've learned is how to use GUIs. I had always just ehard about it, but no on ever really explained it to me.
• The "design structure" of Java Programs. Java is basically a group of objects working together, and each object (class) has its own purpose.
• How the Java language is organized. Class hierarchy. How to use the different classes. Mustn't forget how Exceptions are used.
• I learned that even an old engineer can learn Java.
• Exceptions! Didn't fully grasp them, but its all starting to come together now.

3. If you could give one piece of advice to someone taking this course in the future, what would it be?
• To always look at the assignments again when you have trouble because there are usually pointers there that you probably looked at and "oh yearh sure" the first time -- but HELP the eecond time. Also reviewing the notes wields more infro fore the assignments than you might expect.
• Start projects early
• Carefully reviewing handouts and homework assignment before starting your program assignment.
• Know Java beforehand
• If you want to learn Java programming, then take this course.
• Overview the Java language make sure you can write simple programs. Be familiar with the Javadocs on Java Language.
• Know Unix
• I am sure many have said this, but... DON'T PUT OFF THE PROGRAMMING ASSIGNMENTS.

4. What made you stay in this course?
• Excellent presentation along with interesting topics.
• Projects were good practice
• Instructor and projects
• It was only once a week, and I wanted to learn about GUIs.
• I found this course satisfying my expectations in learning Java.
• Learning the Java language, I found some of the features Java provides are excellenet, for making certain programming task easier.
• I graduate at the end of next term. Not staying the course would have been unthinkable.
• Very interesting material. Just wanted to keep learning.


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