In found the programming course in 2002 really easy, most of all because we were taught Delphi, and that's a language I've been programming in for years. To ensure that I learned something throughout the term I tried to set myself extra tasks and computer programming puzzles which I found in a book I bought called "Delphi for Experts". This helped me learning new advanced aspects of the delphi language and libraries which were a great help in the more advanced practicals in the class. I especially liked the practical were we had to create a SameGame game, mostly because it was a very open assignment, that allowed me to stretch programatically.
I did not find anything in the course particularly difficult. The most difficult was actually to get the assignment signed, as the labs were overcrowded! I hope the the change in lab arrangement will ease that. (It did 😉
Over christmas it is (was in 2002) my plan to start re-learning C++, as I've seen that we'll use that language next year. I programmed a bit in C++ a couple of years ago, but have really forgotten it. I think I'll make a game. (Didn't do it I enjoyed my christmas in Denmark instead! Did it in the summer break instead)
I liked the Same Game alike assignment. It was fun trying them out, just a bit tricky actually marking the code. I am toying with ideas for this year's big practical. The nest idea so far possibly conflicts with some student's Software Engineering, so I'm looking for more ideas.
I'd probably give you 2.1 out of 3 for this. But then you did use the word "programmatically" so maybe you would get a bonus for that J
I aimed for a 2.1 in this psoudo practical, so job done 😉 My ontological competency comparison tool got in the way.
If I wanted a top score I would have reified my history somewhat differently… (lol)
A post that includes: "ontological", "competency" and "reified"; that must be worth a few bonus points.
If only you had also included: "meronym", "hyponym" and "hypernym" I would have felt compelled to considered the post outstanding.