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Not here to say that I finished in record time or whatever, but I did finish with enough skills to have recruiters banging my LinkedIn DMs like I'm one of the hottest babes on IG and that's all that matters!🤷
Alright now, time to go enjoy my Cinco de Mayo!!
u/ProfessionalLow2691 — 8 days ago
Hey everyone,
I’m currently in the Computer Science program and considering switching to the Software Engineering program. I’m trying to understand how this would affect the number of courses I have left.
For anyone who has made this switch (or looked into it):
- How many courses did I have left after switching?
- I’ve 4 courses left (see photo). Based on that, how many more would I likely need to take?
Any insight or personal experience would really help 🙏
u/Real_Wall356 — 7 days ago
Me when I hear complaints about job market for Software Engineers
I am not listening to the defeatists ONE bit. This is arguably the BEST time to be a software engineer because you can be 100x more productive! If you don't understand something - just ask AI! No more running down 1000 Stackoverflow questions from 2013 hoping they apply to your current version of Linux.
I struggled with coding for years as a semi-dyslexic person because I transpose letters and make silly typos and now it's so much better!
Also, I am so close to finishing Java Frameworks / D287. Fingers crossed it's done this week!!
u/Awkward_Ad9446 — 5 days ago
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This may seem odd considering I already have work experience, but I am self taught at the end of the day with no degree to speak of on my resume. My entry into this career was pure luck and I got in before the 'craze'. There was just less competition and I was willing to work my first job for peanuts. Made a couple job changes, and found myself making a decent salary eventually.
But I recently realized that while I like Frontend Engineering, it's limited me in the type of Software jobs I can apply for. If I look locally, there are tons of Software Engineering roles, but the market for pure Frontend / Web related roles is not as vast. I typically shoot for remote roles, but with how competitive remote can be, I want to know that regardless of remote work, I can find a decent job locally no matter what.
I also just want to understand Software Engineering on a deeper level, and give myself a chance at working in Software outside of just Frontend development. Is the Software Engineering BS a good degree to accomplish this, or am I better of doing the CS Degree? I think with my experience, there will likely be concepts that I already know, so I am hoping to breeze through some of that, and spend more time learning the things I do not.
u/skidmark_zuckerberg — 12 days ago
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D479 Peer Reviews Request?
Hi I am stuck on peer reviews for D479. Is anyone else been stuck for over a week? Trying to find reviewers so I am not stuck with this class longer than it already has been lol. I need at least 2 and i can help review if necessary.
REQ09400.
u/Fireheart366 — 5 days ago
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Alright folks, got a question here.... my term ends in 26 days, I'm on task 2 of this course just waiting on my 3 reviews, I have already reviewed several others. My instructor is telling me that I need to add photos and content and a bunch of other stuff to my prototype because my peers "would be expecting high-fidelity" prototype. I was under the impression we were to still be using the low fidelity prototype we created for task 1, so mine is very basic with no images, but it does have the placeholders and labels. Is this correct or is my CI just being extra? 4 of the others I reviewed were also low fidelity so just wanted to make sure she wasn't just being difficult for no reason because I had to go to the instructor group on a few occasions because she doesn't ordinarily reach out or respond.
Thanks in advance folks!
u/LordVexum — 7 days ago
Happy May (basically May already) to all the new, existing, and former WGU students. We would like to take the opportunity to plug two Discord communities for your WGU (pre-, current, and post-) educational journey. Whether you're currently enrolled, recently joined, or exploring WGU as a potential student, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved and connect with others walking the same path as you!
Unofficial WGU Discord
The Unofficial WGU Discord has over 15,000 members and averages 3,000+ messages per week. We have a large FAQ channel, a ton of resources to help with PA/OAs, as well as a dedicated military/veteran community. We have channels and support for all 4 Colleges at WGU (Health, Education, Information Technology, and Business) with quite a lot of engagement by current students and alumni.
It's free to join and a good complement to reddit for information and resources related to WGU, so why not check it out?
WGU CS Discord
If you happen to be a Computer Science or Software Engineering Major at WGU, there is a more focused Discord server that is highly recommend. The WGU CS Discord has over 5,000 members with dedicated channels for each course in the programs and highly focused discussions relevant to CS and SE students and alumni. It is ALSO free, so check it out too if you are interested in CS/SE.
Ok, but really why should I bother with either Discord server?
Support for Degree Programs: Each server has multiple resources and forms of help. Each server has a plethora of FAQs, general/Major/career discussion channels, individual course focused threads, and even places to discuss hobbies. This is the perfect space for participants to connect, collaborate, and share valuable resources.
Organization: Both servers have taken a unique approach to organizing the servers it to make it easier for you to navigate and find the resources and discussions relevant to your studies.
Rich Resource Pool: Our communities are filled with valuable resources, notes, and helpful insights shared by fellow students who've walked the path you're on.
Master Resource Sheets: A huge resource hub of guides, videos, and tips exists for both servers.
A more interactive chat experience: Unlike reddit or Facebook groups, Discord is an interactive chat platform. You are far more likely to have running discussions and conversations on Discord than either reddit or Facebook.
- NOTE: You will get out of the chat experience what you put in. Just remember that the people on the other side of the chat have lives and responsibilities. Please be patient if you don't get an immediate response to something you post.
How Can I Contribute?
Share Your Wisdom: If you've found a resource or strategy that's been particularly helpful, share it with the community!
Engage in Discussions: Your insights and experiences can be invaluable to others. Don't hesitate to join the conversation!
Ask Questions: Stuck on something? Ask away! There's no such thing as a silly question and you might just be surprised how many others have had the same issue/question.
- NOTE: You are expected to have done at least some basic research/searching for your question/issue. Additionally, you will get far more responses if you ask a specific question with details and then are patient for an answer. People are more likely to answer verbose questions than something generic.
So, what are you waiting for? Come join us on Discord for conversation, collaboration, help, and fun. We have it all.
u/DanGilbertTX — 13 days ago
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Hey guys,
I keep getting this error when trying to create pipelines in GitLab. I had the same issue while I was doing version control D197 and now I'm having the same issue in D277 front end web dev.
"{"message":"Failed to save group {:name=>[\"has already been taken\"], :path=>[\"has already been taken\"]}"}Finding student subgroup:"
I have let it sit for over an hour trying to create the pipeline. It magically worked yesterday, after 3 hours. I was on a call with my instructor and she's not sure what's happing but before we escalated it, it worked. I'm curious, has anyone else run into this issue? Or am I doomed to wait hours to create pipelines/get IT involved.
Any feedback would be great. Thanks everyone.
u/SpiteEast — 10 days ago
I was looking at the WGU Certificate: C# .NET Back-End Developer of the new BS AI engineering program. That portion should be added to software engineering- C# track to make overall BSSE better!
u/GenkaiLight — 8 days ago