User talk:Dondi
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Dondi, I fixed a link for one of the MAPPFinder files on Team H(oo)KD's deliverables page. — Kdahlquist (talk) 14:48, 15 December 2013 (PST)'
Dondi--would you post the link to where the students can download Postgres? Thanks! — Kdahlquist (talk) 11:35, 26 September 2013 (PDT)
- Hey Dr.dondi, if you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why?
Mmalefyt (talk) 19:13, 11 September 2013 (PDT)
- That’s kind of like Kurt’s question...hard to give an immediate top answer. But I guess as favorites go, I’ve always liked triceratops, and so I’ll say that. That head frill and those horns just look way cool (and useful!).
- — Dondi (talk) 08:26, 12 September 2013 (PDT)
- That’s kind of like Kurt’s question...hard to give an immediate top answer. But I guess as favorites go, I’ve always liked triceratops, and so I’ll say that. That head frill and those horns just look way cool (and useful!).
- Hi Dr. Dondi, I tried to see you in your office hours today, but you were doing student meetings and I had to run off to work before you were free. I think I took care of all of the listed items, but I don't know what the "wiki markup" and "category page" mean. Would you possibly be able to explain this to me on my talk page, so I can edit my work for Tuesday?
Laurmagee (talk) 00:59, 6 September 2013 (PDT)
- Argh, this is like making me choose a favorite child :) If I had to pick one I guess I would go with Zerg. The concept behind them is just extremely fun. Although I have liked me my Protoss forces too. I guess Terrans go at the bottom just because they are “familiar.” For me, the quirkier the more fun. Although there is something to be said about huge Terran M-M-M balls.
- — Dondi (talk) 20:03, 7 September 2013 (PDT)
- Argh, this is like making me choose a favorite child :) If I had to pick one I guess I would go with Zerg. The concept behind them is just extremely fun. Although I have liked me my Protoss forces too. I guess Terrans go at the bottom just because they are “familiar.” For me, the quirkier the more fun. Although there is something to be said about huge Terran M-M-M balls.
- Outside of designing video games, do you have any other dream jobs? Kevinmcgee (talk) 20:20, 3 September 2013 (PDT)
- I’d like to build a completely new operating system front end (i.e., the graphical user interface of an operating system, like the Windows Desktop or the Mac OS X Finder and Dock). HUGE undertaking, and something I would only be able to do if I have tons of free time and unlimited funds :)
- — Dondi (talk) 20:03, 7 September 2013 (PDT)
- I’d like to build a completely new operating system front end (i.e., the graphical user interface of an operating system, like the Windows Desktop or the Mac OS X Finder and Dock). HUGE undertaking, and something I would only be able to do if I have tons of free time and unlimited funds :)
- What advise would you give to someone new to computer science? Slouie (talk) 10:56, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- Try to find what’s fun or fascinating first. This will help keep you engaged, with an idea of where learning about it can go if you stick with it.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- Try to find what’s fun or fascinating first. This will help keep you engaged, with an idea of where learning about it can go if you stick with it.
- What are some helpful suggestions that will make using wikis less confusing for beginners? Vkuehn (talk) 11:20, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- I have two suggestions: first, feel free explore and experiment. The worst that can happen is that things don’t look the way you intended. Otherwise there is really not much to lose. Second, keep looking at other pages’ wiki markup. This will give you lots of examples that you can then use in your own pages.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- I have two suggestions: first, feel free explore and experiment. The worst that can happen is that things don’t look the way you intended. Otherwise there is really not much to lose. Second, keep looking at other pages’ wiki markup. This will give you lots of examples that you can then use in your own pages.
- Yes—we go almost every year :)
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- Yes—we go almost every year :)
- I mentioned Lego in class, so that’s one. I also read comic books.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- I mentioned Lego in class, so that’s one. I also read comic books.
- It was called “The Maestro and the Field Marshall.” It tried to be a film noir-themed adventure game. Lots of shades, trench coats, and fedoras :)
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- It was called “The Maestro and the Field Marshall.” It tried to be a film noir-themed adventure game. Lots of shades, trench coats, and fedoras :)
- I’d sure like to! Maybe when I have bigger blocks of free time on my hands.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- I’d sure like to! Maybe when I have bigger blocks of free time on my hands.
- What is the most complex project you have ever completed? Taur.vil (talk) 21:05, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- I have co-developed an end-to-end health care information system, from scheduling to medical records to billing. Lots of code there.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- I have co-developed an end-to-end health care information system, from scheduling to medical records to billing. Lots of code there.
- What interests you the most about biology and why did you decide to get involved with fusing the it with computer science? Laurmagee (talk) 21:34, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- My first contact with biology was paleontology—I am very much a dinosaur enthusiast (who isn’t?). Beyond that, I enjoy drawing analogies between biological structures and processes and computational structures and processes; I find the similarities to be striking and fascinating. Sometimes, tantalizing :)
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- My first contact with biology was paleontology—I am very much a dinosaur enthusiast (who isn’t?). Beyond that, I enjoy drawing analogies between biological structures and processes and computational structures and processes; I find the similarities to be striking and fascinating. Sometimes, tantalizing :)
- What is the thing that you find most interesting about computer science? - Dwilliams (talk) 22:20, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- I like making things. Knowledge of computer science opens the door to the creation of fun and useful applications, techniques, and other artifacts.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- I like making things. Knowledge of computer science opens the door to the creation of fun and useful applications, techniques, and other artifacts.
- Stereotypical as it may sound, it was games. ’80s computer games started it all. When I started to learn how to program, that put it over the top.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- Stereotypical as it may sound, it was games. ’80s computer games started it all. When I started to learn how to program, that put it over the top.
- Are there any online resources you would recommend for learning more about computer science? Ajvree (talk) 23:23, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- As a starting point, Wikipedia actually isn’t bad. Aside from that, CodeAcademy works well for learning how to program. Once you have a little programming on you, jsFiddle.net is a great place to practice with immediate results.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- As a starting point, Wikipedia actually isn’t bad. Aside from that, CodeAcademy works well for learning how to program. Once you have a little programming on you, jsFiddle.net is a great place to practice with immediate results.
- Have you considered working solely within the realm of industry rather than academia? Ksherbina (talk) 23:45, 29 August 2013 (PDT)
- I have, and I did. For a period of around 5 years, I was 100% in industry, working at a tech startup that I cofounded. Good experience, but it had a tendency to get monotonous. I find the rhythms of the academic life, and interactions with students, to be a better fit for me.
- — Dondi (talk) 23:00, 30 August 2013 (PDT)
- I have, and I did. For a period of around 5 years, I was 100% in industry, working at a tech startup that I cofounded. Good experience, but it had a tendency to get monotonous. I find the rhythms of the academic life, and interactions with students, to be a better fit for me.
