Week 4 Project 1 Post-Review

 Journal Prompt Reflections

With whom did you work?
Ethan G, Keshab N

What was your strategy for solving the assignments?
I first got all the fields/variables/methods in place until I matched the UML diagram, looked over the entire assignment prompt, and then flew blindly along to each method description. I wrote TODOs for what I couldn’t solve right away and sort of manically switched between each method until the test file could run. From there homed in on each failing test one by one. The first tests I singled out called methods that relied on other methods the least. 

Did you start writing code right away? Did you plan it out on paper?
I did initially attempt to create a checklist document but it became so overwhelming that I chose to just start working on it and the tasks that still needed to be done were readily apparent anytime I checked the tests or output. TODO’s and getting the UML matching were essentially the planning aspect.
 
What was THEIR strategy for solving the assignments
Ethan and Keshab both made it a point to read the prompt, methods, and expected output thoroughly before going through methods one by one. None of us ever attempted to write anything down on paper, or discusses it amongst the team at least.

How would you change your strategy having worked on the assignment?
I would just read better. The heartache I could have avoided.

According to your classmate(s): how well does your code follow the Google Java Style GuideLinks to an external site.?
Ethan and I both have the formatter downloaded so as long as we remember to ctrl + alt + L and abide by the other few line rules that the formatter doesn't catch, we adhere to it relatively well.

Did you know you can automate applying some of the style guide rulesLinks to an external site.?
Yes! It's a dream!

What was the most challenging part?
Not getting overwhelmed by looking at the assignment as a whole. Every time that I managed to just boil my focus down to one method or one area/mechanism of the code, I was fine. 

What was the most interesting?
To finally see some similar machinations that have produced so many wonderful memories in my life, creating all the familiar variables and foundations of a battle RPG was really a thrill and a trip to work on.
What are you the most proud of?
Output matching, monsters fighting and dying. For whatever reason, I really struggled with attack/defense working properly. 

How did you celebrate completing the assignment? 
If you didn't how will you celebrate? This isn't a joke. It helps our learning to celebrate and acknowledge victories.  <-- Dr.C just fought for your right to party.

I went to a murder mystery birthday party, ate too much pizza, and was framed as the killer.

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