Monday, January 20, 2014

Additional Post 5: Independent Component 1 Update 2

I have started to layout the actual application on Android by starting with the homescreen. However, I still need to code the functions of each button and image so that it can be tested out. Also, the activities for each one will be created soon so it will begin.

Homescreen layout.

Code for app. Still needs actions for each button

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Blog 12: Third Interview Questions

Content:

Post 10 open-ended questions for approval you want to ask an expert in the field of your senior project.  The first question should be your essential question and the other nine must be about the foundation of your essential question or help you answer your essential question.

If you have already interviewed someone two times, you aren't allowed to interview that same person without House teacher approval.

The interview itself is not due till Friday February 21st to turnitin.com.   However, we want to give you as much time as possible, so we are asking you to complete the blog now. Remember that in addition to turning in the interview, you also need to turn in the verification sheet to your House teacher.


1. What is the best programming language to use when developing mobile applications?
2. Which programming language has the most useful assets when working on applications?
3. What language is essential for any programmer to have experience with?
4. How would a mobile developer prepare for a new project?
5. How much planning is required before coding/ development occurs?
6. When does object-oriented programming become a huge part of the application development process?
7. Why would development require much planning?
8. How does the user's opinion matter when developing an application?
9. How does a prototype help your team discover any bugs within the app?
10. What is your preferred language to use when coding an application?

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Blog 11: Mentorship 10 hour Check

Content:

1.   Where are you doing your mentorship?


I am currently doing my mentorship at Cal Poly Pomona's Student Affairs Information & Technology Services Office.

2.   Who is your contact?


Director Cathy Bates

3.   How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?


Currently have 14 hours
   
4.   Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.


For my first 10 hours of service I have done, I was able to experience multiple aspects of SAITS such as going around the campus and observing the problems other departments face, as well as meetings regarding the improvement of service for SAITS. Some other aspects include the process for clearing (D-BAN) and preparing (Imaging) computers to prepare them for deployment.

5.   Email your house teacher the name of your contact and their phone number confirming who they should call to verify it.  


It shall be done.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Blog 10: Senior Project, The Holiday

Content:

1.  It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you over the break with your senior project?

Over the break, I finished my last Research Check and completed another Research Check from a new source called Android Application Development ALL - IN - ONE for Dummies. I was also able to start on my Independent Component by creating a basic rough draft blueprint for a mobile application. Along with that, I also set up my programming work space so that my coding can go as smoothly as it can.

2.  What was the most important thing you learned from what you did and why?  What was the source of what you learned?

The most important thing that I learned from what I did was that I should plan and set up so that my design and function is what I want it to be. I also learned to set up my System Development Kit (SDK) as well as my Android Virtual Device (AVD) so that I can prepare my setup to test and prototype the application. The source of this information came from my Research Check.

3.  If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers of your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

I would talk to a college student (preferably a Junior or Senior) majoring in Computer Science and has experience for programming in multiple languages or creating mobile applications because they are currently learning new techniques for programming languages in order to streamline the processes. Another person I would interview would be a programmer/manager of applications used. They hold a lot of experience in managing applications as well as updating.