CST 338 Weekly Journal

 Weekly Journal 

For the Markov assignment, I worked with Serena. My strategy was to first write the algorithm on paper, breaking it into steps and testing each component as I implemented it. Serena preferred a more hands-on approach, refining her code through trial and error. Working together showed me the value of combining planning with experimentation. Next time, I would focus more on pseudocode and pair programming to improve efficiency. According to Serena, my code generally followed the Google Java Style Guide, but I could improve spacing and add more detailed method documentation. I also learned about tools like Google Java Format and Checkstyle, which I will use to automate style checks in future projects.