When Software Met Philosophy

Otto Mation

8/9/2024

Software EngineeringComputer ScienceLearningAgileWaterfall

Ever had that moment when your brain feels like a freshly formatted hard drive, ready to absorb the universe's secrets? Welcome to the (mind-blowing) world of CS topics!

The Eureka Moments

From virtualization to the intricacies of databases, every software engineer has that one topic that made their neurons dance. For some, it's the magic of how the internet works. For others, it's the sheer satisfaction of understanding how computers work.

I love reading textbooks. It’s like a mental workout and a thrilling adventure all in one.

Bridging the Gap with Legos

Imagine explaining Waterfall vs. Agile with Legos. One brilliant engineer decided to turn bridge-building into a software engineering lesson. Waterfall is rigid, plan-heavy, and feedback comes late. Agile, on the other hand, is flexible, iterative, and feedback is early and frequent.

Why use Legos? Because nothing says 'software development' like tiny plastic bricks.

The Art of Type-Checking

And then there's the eternal debate: to type-check or not to type-check? One engineer's quest for the perfect balance between efficiency and readability led to some creative solutions. Clone functions and switchable error-checking—who knew programming could be so philosophical?

If I ask for a duck, I only want a duck, not a goose, swan, heron, or stork.

So, what's the moral of the story? Whether you're diving into the depths of CS topics, building bridges with Legos, or debating the finer points of type-checking, remember: embrace the chaos, but always keep your ducks in a row.


And if all else fails, just remember: sometimes the best code is no code at all.