Web Rush

Episode 270: A Day in the Life of a Software Development University Student

Episode Summary

We're joined by Madelyn Papa to talk about her experience in university while studying software development and computer science, what she's learning about UX, the impact of ChatGPT, React, applying for jobs, and the importance of communication.

Episode Notes

Host(s):

• John Papa @John_Papa
• Ward Bell @WardBell
• Craig Shoemaker @craigshoemaker

Guest:

• Madelyn Papa LinkedIn

Recording date: Feb 8, 2024

Brought to you by

• AG Grid

  

• IdeaBlade

Resources:

• Siena College - Software Development Program
• React.dev
• Arrays
• Java
• Software Engineering classes
• Unity 3D
• Siena College Program for Poland Trauma and UX Design
• Figma
• GitHub Copilot
• GitHub Education Developer Pack
• React Native
• React Tic Tac Toe tutorial
• CodeSandbox
• Game Pigeon
• Connect Four game
• Siena College - Top college in NY for finding a job

Timejumps

• 00:26 Introducing John's favorite guest on the show
• 01:40 What drew you into computer science?
• 05:19 What are you taking now in comp sci?
• 10:28 Sponsor: Ag Grid
• 11:32 What are they teaching on user experience UX?
• 14:45 Has the course work been solo or team based?
• 16:21 How important is presenting in course work?
• 20:26 What are you doing outside of computers in university?
• 23:40 Is ChatGPT or AI being used at school in computer science?
• 27:34 Sponsor: IdeaBlade
• 28:34 What are you building with React?
• 31:20 How are you using Code Sandbox?
• 32:34 What happens next after college?
• 35:43 Has there been resourcing in the job application process?
• 38:25 Final thoughts

Podcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.