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A Retrospective Outlook II

14 May 2025

A Fresh PerspectiveMy final semester at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has come to an end. Though busy, stressful, and overwhelming, the general takeaways I had during this time felt gratifying and exhilarating. It provided me with valuable experiences and insights...

Agile Project Management Issue-Driven Project Management (IDPM) Full-Stack Development JavaScript

A Retrospective Outlook

05 May 2024

A New BranchAn eventful semester during the spring of 2024 at UH Mānoa has lamentably ended, but not without its merits. In retrospect, this time has markedly provided me with a fundamental view of and allowed me to take one major step...

Software Engineering Agile Project Management Issue-Driven Project Management (IDPM) Design Patterns

The Pattern Playbook

24 Apr 2024

An Architectural BlueprintDesign patterns are not just a set of guidelines for structuring code. They are a useful tool for solving recurring problems in software development. They provide a template - a set of guidelines for structuring code for many purposes. Much...

Design Patterns Software Development

Boots on the Ground!

21 Feb 2024

An Essential StructureUI frameworks are a foundational tool for front-end web development as it helps streamline the process of designing responsive and visually appealing websites. As with most applications, being efficient is an important aspect since we want more time to think...

Bootstrap HTML CSS UI Frameworks

Are Coding Standards Necessary?

07 Feb 2024

A Divisive StandpointCoding standards are a double-edged sword. For some, they offer a sense of conformity for better readability and consistency across different programs. To others, these guidelines are like a thorn on their side. In my opinion, using ESLint on IntelliJ...

ESLint IntelliJ Coding Standards

A Fork in the Road

25 Jan 2024

Moving Onward?Growing up, I had plenty of hobbies - drawing, writing stories, playing basketball and games competitively among several things. More often than not, I put effort into practicing and getting better at each of these pastimes. It became a cycle...

Learning Discipline Effort

Any Questions?

24 Jan 2024

“There’s no such thing as a stupid question.”A person’s learning career lasts an entire lifetime whether within an academic institution, the workplace, or the myriad of experiences that help shape their personal development. The rapid progression of the world’s technological marvels has made it easier than ever...

Learning StackOverflow Questions

A JavaScript Odyssey

17 Jan 2024

Finding Career RootsBefore I became a CS major at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, I had previously taken just one class within the intricate world of computer science back in high school. In retrospect, the memories and experiences I developed during...

JavaScript Java Athletic Pedagogy