Running+Log

Captain's Log,

Stardate 3/2/2012

It's been an arduous process, but my Lit Review is finally done. Basically it lists the methods I've outlined in the project so far, check it out if you want to be riveted! That would be over on the documents page, that is. Also, please submit feedback on the project so far if you're reading this. I'm having some trouble gauging exactly how my project is shaping up and/or how intuitive the wiki here is to get around. The form is on the main page, it won't take too long to fill out!

Stardate 2/27/2012

I had not realized what a long time it had been since I posted any of my findings to the wiki here, because my internet connection was spotty at best the last week or so. I've done quite a bit of research over the last couple weeks, and I ordered a book on programming applets and standalone applications in Java, which is the language I'll be using to make it all happen. I can't quite keep the site up to date with my code as it is written because it is by nature evolving every day. I've begun to work at the precursor programs outlined over on this page, with a rudimentary version of the tacocat writer going swimmingly. I'm going to be fixing up the site in the next few days and adding my found sources to the bibliography and/or artifact pages. Also, my Lit review is coming up soon, so be sure to check in over the next week for those things.

Stardate 2/9/2012

I'm working to describe and chronicle the sources that I have so far, to annotate that which could move my project forward. At the same time, I am searching for more sources to go in the Artifacts section, and will update the Thoughts page tonight. I've a list of possible changes to be made to the wiki, which include the compression of this page, the thoughts page, and the timeframe page into one mega-schedule page. I'm also looking into the possibility of a feedback box of some sort, to get information from all my totally real followers out there.

Stardate 2/4/2012

I've added an article of notes to the My Thoughts section, updated the Artifacts list, and to the Documents section. Feel free to check out any of the progress I've made so far. I've made ground on my programming studies as they pertain to my project, and I'm going to change the project specifications tomorrow. I've still got vast chunks of notes that need processing before posting here to the wiki, so you can look forward to a veritable slurry of updates in the next week. I'm very tired, so I am going to retire for now.

Stardate 2/2/2012

I am reorganizing the wiki to be more intuitive to travel through, and to give new followers an easier time finding out both what my project is and what Senior Year Project on its own. I've added more content to the Artifacts page, and theorized more on what subset of AI I want the actual project to be upon. I've decided to be more specific on the topic of what my meeting with Ms Palisoul was like, so I've added a thought section here. I deleted some redundant pages and moved irrelevant pictures elsewhere. That's all from me for now, I have X files episodes to get back to!

Stardate 1/30/2012:

My meeting with Ms Palisoul went very well, I must say. I got a few good ideas that will help organization and such here upon the wiki, and I think I am one step closer to deciding upon the scope of my project. The SYP class today had the do's and dont's of wiki design, and I certainly picked up a few tips. (notably about the front page and its pictures, page organization) I look forward to continue work on the project, which I consider to be a major stepping stone to becoming a better programmer on the whole!

Stardate 1/25/2012:

A few things of note to the project took place today. I stopped by the office of Ms Palisoul, my faculty reader, and we set a meeting Friday after school to discuss my project in depth. During the SYP class I learned the general timeframe for the project, which can be found here. On top of that I also began to narrow down what my project will do. It is one of the most heavily emphasized doctrines in software development, to know what you are making before you begin. I do have some ideas as to how I can circumvent this relatively simply. It won't necessarily be // easy //, but it is a simple concept. More on that later!

Stardate 1/23/2012:

The first SYP class was today, and it raised some interesting points about the organisation of this project. I am excited to begin the research and development of the project! I've got some ideas about how to move forward from here, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the other projects develop!



You are getting very sleepy!