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Memorizing code is a waste of time. Better to understand how to code and how code works. I might get a section of code and alter that to do what I want or use it as a function in which case I just need to know what input is needed and what output is received.
Sounds like that professor doesn't understand the nature of coding.
You ask a very good question. But, according to me, There is no need to cram the program codes. You just have to understand the flow of the program and the syntax of the programming language. A good practice helps you in memorizing the code.
always thought coding was called programming language because it is works in the same way. it can be fluid once you learn basic "blocks". yes, my code is sloppy, i dont do it professionally, as long as it "works" i am happy enough. i just need to know how to do some loops and not to forget a ) or ;.
was like learning french, i could have flash cards of words but wont know how to piece them together until i knew it well enough. at that point, even if i messed up a few conjugations, the sentence could be understood even if i got odd looks. not a good way to get a passing grade, got me through france though.
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There is no need to memorize the coding. You just have to understand the concept and flow of the program and syntax of the programming language. If you learn them, then you don't have any need to memorize the coding.
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I taught C and C++ at a college level. If you are having to memorize code, then that means you do not understand the algorithms you are using. Generally, I expected a student to be able to understand and remember an algorithm, and then translate that algorithm into code on the fly. I didn't really expect a student to get all of the syntax correct on a written exam, that's what compilers are for. But I did expect the student to remember an algorithm. For example, how to perform a bubble sort using linked lists, or something like that. You can code that many ways, but the algorithm will be the same.
Advanced Java will have even more complicated algorithms, like using various design patterns to implement objects and their relationships, and the way they communicate. But you memorize the design pattern, not the code. And the easiest way to memorize it is to write a program that uses it.
I taught C and C++ at a college level. If you are having to memorize code, then that means you do not understand the algorithms you are using. Generally, I expected a student to be able to understand and remember an algorithm, and then translate that algorithm into code on the fly. I didn't really expect a student to get all of the syntax correct on a written exam, that's what compilers are for. But I did expect the student to remember an algorithm. For example, how to perform a bubble sort using linked lists, or something like that. You can code that many ways, but the algorithm will be the same.
Advanced Java will have even more complicated algorithms, like using various design patterns to implement objects and their relationships, and the way they communicate. But you memorize the design pattern, not the code. And the easiest way to memorize it is to write a program that uses it.
...that would have been so if it were the previous Java professor however my current professors method of instruction does not follow the convention for the previous instructors. She does not teach us concepts like pseudo-code. She also does not provide her code for study. Even if she does she does not comment them at all.
The only way you learn the code/algorithms you mention is by listening to her talk in class. The kicker is, the time you spend listening to her is the only time you have to copy the code for study!!! it's a total cluster f%#$#k!!!
So pretty much then they only way to recreate the information during a test is to memorize the code.
The only way you learn the code/algorithms you mention is by listening to her talk in class. The kicker is, the time you spend listening to her is the only time you have to copy the code for study!!! it's a total cluster f%#$#k!!!
Buy a portable mp3 recorder and record the lecture.
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Originally Posted by HighSpeed
...that would have been so if it were the previous Java professor however my current professors method of instruction does not follow the convention for the previous instructors. She does not teach us concepts like pseudo-code. She also does not provide her code for study. Even if she does she does not comment them at all.
In today's learning environment the professor is irrelevant. There are tons of online resources where you can learn to become an expert coder for free. Going to class is only necessary for socializing.
...that would have been so if it were the previous Java professor however my current professors method of instruction does not follow the convention for the previous instructors. She does not teach us concepts like pseudo-code. She also does not provide her code for study. Even if she does she does not comment them at all.
The only way you learn the code/algorithms you mention is by listening to her talk in class. The kicker is, the time you spend listening to her is the only time you have to copy the code for study!!! it's a total cluster f%#$#k!!!
So pretty much then they only way to recreate the information during a test is to memorize the code.
I don't understand. Is she asking you to feed back her code verbatim or is she asking to solve a problem using your code? What college/program are you in?
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