CST 338 Weekly Journal #5

 Weekly Journal

For the Markov assignment, I worked with Richard. I tried to first understand the problem by making the algorithm on paper and then seeking the solution one by one while testing each component. Richard preferred a hands-on approach, refining his code through experimentation. Furthermore, working together helped me learn the different problem-solving methods one can use and the importance of planning ahead before you head into doing things and creating improvements as you go. All in all, I would use more of my time on pseudocode and pair programming, because I feel like these approaches provide more efficiency. My code followed the Google Java Style Guide but could benefit from more consistent spacing and detailed method documentation. I also learned about tools like Google Java Format and Checkstyle, which I plan to use to automate and enhance code quality in future assignments.