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OCTOBER 25, 2024

CPE312 DAY 10

I was preparing for this day to come since the first time we had the project I really made sure to myself that I am fully equipped before this day come, we had to present our system project to Sir Carl. Leading up to it, there was a lot of pressure to get everything right, especially with all the requirements we needed to comply with. My team and I spent days preparing and making sure every detail was covered, but the nerves were still there. I kept thinking about every possible issue that could come up during the presentation.

Right before the presentation, I discovered a small problem that could’ve impacted our demo. It felt like a last-minute curveball, but I couldn’t let it shake my focus. I quickly troubleshooted the issue, and fortunately, I managed to fix it just in time. It was a stressful moment, but staying calm helped me think through the solution. When it was finally our turn, everything ran smoothly. We presented our project to Sir Carl with confidence, explaining each feature and showing that we met all the requirements. I felt a huge sense of relief and accomplishment after the presentation, knowing that all the hard work paid off. It wasn’t a perfect journey, but seeing the project come together and handling those last-minute challenges gave me a boost of confidence in my skills.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

CPE312 DAY 9

Midterm exam day in SDE, and I can’t say I’m feeling great about it. I walked into the exam room with this nervous feeling, mainly because I realized I hadn’t prepared the way I should have. From previous quizzes, we’ve always been tested with enumeration and analysis-type questions, so I expected the same. I focused all my energy on memorizing processes and practicing application-based scenarios, thinking that would be the approach this time as well.

But when I received the test paper, my smile faded literally it was all entirely multiple choice. I was caught off guard and felt a wave of regret. I should’ve taken more time to review the basics and definitions, but I underestimated how the exam might change. Initially, I thought there was no way I’d even get a passing score. However, as I started reading through the questions, I realized that while I hadn’t prepared perfectly, I could still piece together the answers using my understanding. The questions were challenging, but I tried to stay calm and rely on what I knew. Even though I could’ve been better prepared, I gave it my all. Now, all I can do is hope for the best and take this as a hard lesson learned for future exams.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

CPE312 DAY 8

Today, we had an asynchronous class to study Lesson 4, and the plan was to go through the material on my own. But instead of diving into the lesson as I had initially planned, I decided to tackle another pressing task. I figured it was a good opportunity to initiate a group meeting for our system project since coordinating with the team is crucial. The project has been demanding, and I felt that we needed to align everyone and discuss our progress to keep things on track.

Though I knew I should’ve prioritized the lesson, organizing the meeting felt like the right call at the time. We managed to cover some key updates and clarify responsibilities, which gave me some peace of mind about the project moving forward. Still, in the back of my mind, I couldn’t ignore the feeling that I should’ve stayed disciplined and made time for the lesson. Despite of that I made another scheduled time to study for the topic 4, because I need to prioritize takin   the quiz, we had that day which I did right after the meeting we had. I took the quiz not fully prepared yet I am sure with my answer because I was able to read the lesson the day before the quiz was given.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

CPE312 DAY 7 At this point, it felt like everything led up to today. I had my second quiz in SDE, and I was determined to do better than before. I knew how important this was, so I really put in the work. But as the moment arrived, a wave of nervousness washed over me. No matter how much I prepared, I still felt uneasy, as if something could go wrong at any moment. I studied the material thoroughly, knew the possible topics, yet my mind kept spiraling with “what-ifs” and doubts. I knew to myself I can do it but I just couldn’t help to keep thinking negatively, anyway fast forward at the moment I was in the classroom ready to take the exam I somehow forgot the nervousness I am feeling because of the laughter and jokes my classmates throwing at each other, it was fun not until I received the test paper. I was mental blocked for a second but when I finally made myself calm down, I was able to remember what I’ve studied and realized that I can do it. Its not as hard as I think I just need to believe with myself and to be composed to remember everything

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September 20, 2024

Day 6

Today was one of those days that left me feeling a mixture of exhaustion, relief, and gratitude. It all started with a long, five-hour drive from Marawi City, where I had attended my grandfather’s death. As much as I was heartbroken and drained, I knew I had to make it to Sir Carl’s CPE312 class. Missing it wasn’t an option. Hoping I’ll make it on time. As I arrived, I was already 10 minutes late. I rushed to class, bracing myself for a stern look or, worse, missing out on important parts of the lesson. Gladly, my classmates said sir Carl took a short dinner first.Despite everything weighing on me, the class turned out to be exactly what I needed. The discussion wasn’t boring at all — in fact, it was the opposite. Sir Carl, with his light-hearted jokes and engaging teaching style, had a way of making the lesson fun. I actually found myself laughing, something I hadn’t done all day. His humor and energy somehow lifted my spirits, and for a moment, I felt a little less of the pain I had carried with me into that room. The lesson itself turned out to be quite valuable. Sir Carl emphasized the importance of client feedback in maintaining a good reputation in the field. It was one of those moments that made me pause and reflect understanding that in the world we are preparing to enter, building strong relationships with clients and continuously learning from their input is crucial. It's not just about doing the work, but about doing it well enough to earn trust and respect.

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September 13, 2024

The pressure of the upcoming quiz weighed heavily on me, I hadn’t slept a wink the entire night, due to the piling workloads I have, I walked into class knowing we were about to take our second quiz. As I run through the questions, I literally had a mental block. After the quiz, I felt pretty down. I knew my performance wasn’t great. But thankfully, Sir Carl went over the correct answers after we passed our papers. Though it made me realize where I went wrong, it was also an opportunity to learn. It helped turn my frustration into a lesson for the future. My sadness didn’t last long. As we moved on to the next topic, the mood lightened with my classmate’s usual silliness. There’s always something that lifts the spirit in Sir Carl’s class. Even on tough days, there’s laughter.

Despite the rough start, I feel more determined now. I’ll study harder and make sure to beat my score next time. To wrap up the day, my team and I took another chance to consult Sir Carl about our project’s progress, the consultation gives me a sense of direction, and now, with that extra motivation, I’m ready to push through.

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September 6, 2024,

Our focus was on the second topic of our course, "Software Design." The discussion was engaging and far from boring, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. I absorbed a lot of valuable insights, particularly techniques that can help one become a better programmer which is very important to me as I always dreamed to be one.

The highlight of the day was a group activity where we were tasked with creating a pseudocode and designing a GUI for a specific scenario, on our case we received a scenario evolving about a restaurant the offer a reservation for customers using online system. I took an active role in contributing to the GUI design and shared ideas that helped shape our group’s approach. The activity was made even more enjoyable by our classmate, who presented with such a bubbly personality that it kept the energy high and the atmosphere light

By the end of the class, we had the opportunity to consult our project’s progress with our instructor. We aimed to meet his expectations and were pleased to receive his approval. The combination of learning, teamwork, and positive feedback made the day both productive and satisfying.

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August 23, 2024

Our class took a big turn when we learned that it would be completely asynchronous. This meant that instead of working together during scheduled class times, we all had to do our tasks on our own, at our own pace. To stay connected and keep our project moving forward, our group held an online meeting where we discussed revisions for our paper in the SDE project.

For my part, I focused on two main areas: the database and giving our GUI (the graphical user interface) a fresh, new look. It was a lot of detailed work, but I enjoyed seeing the improvements take shape. The most challenging part of the day was working on the backend of our system. I went through many trials and errors, trying different approaches until I finally found a solution that worked. It was frustrating at times, but also rewarding when things started to come together.

After that, I spent the rest of the day troubleshooting my code. This involved going through the code line by line, fixing bugs and making sure everything was running smoothly. It was a long day of problem-solving, but in the end, I felt satisfied with the progress I made. This day was a mix of working independently, staying connected with my team, and pushing through challenges to get closer to our project's goals.

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August 30, 2024

Day 2

Another day for new learnings. The second class meeting was more fun than the last time. There, I was able to engage in activities and interact with these people in the photo. They were cool and fun to be with, we shared excitement and nervousness along with the class presentation. We were tasked to analyze a case study and present a paper review.

It was sudden and only 30 minutes allotted time to prepare, good thing we successfully made it through teamwork. I have learned the possible solutions for the challenges the study encountered through sir Carl's discussions. I noticed as well how important software engineering's principle role in doing a project is, it lessens the work loads and contributes a great impact in the whole process. Moreover, my vision in the software engineering path became clear and kept me motivated.

As the class ended, I took the opportunity to consult my understanding about the lessons to our instructor, thinking that it might appear in our upcoming quiz and the current project I'm working with.

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08.16.2024

THE DAY 1

First day of class for CPE 312 Software Design Engineering subject, as what we usually do during these moments, we introduced ourselves. I got to know each one of them but not really memorized all their names yet, however somehow I can now familiarize them.

First, Sir Carl discussed the syllabus of the subject, we were instructed what to do and what not to do for the whole term, and even voted on how we would like the percentage calculation of grades to be done. It's also overwhelming to know how sir Carl is so approachable to his students through providing us his contact details for personal inquiries, some instructors don't do that, so we're lucky to have one.

Next, diving into the overview of the course, we were brief of the possible learning we will acquire as the classes start. For me, it is interesting because I've been waiting for those topics to be learned since I had a hard time creating one from last year's project.