Hackbright Day11 - the glory of databases and SQL (lite)

First of all, Joel Burton is an awesome teacher. I really look forward to his lectures. They are informative and instructional. He can make daunting topics much more approachable.

Today, we started to learn about databases and SQL. I'm actually enjoying writing up queries to the database. First OOP and now database queries... it's kind of amazing that I am finding such things interesting and fun. Crazy.

I'm still having issues with dictionaries. I feel like my level of comfort is a week off. By that, I mean that the week I feel comfortable with them a week after they are presented. Probably because I'm working with them or have worked with them more. Still going through Skill2. I have most of it right. I'm now trying to do the extra credit.

Oh, and I've signed up to do a talk about Image Formats and Compression. My advisor, Katie, thought it best that I talk to Christian about image formats as a lightning talk. So, I approached him and he unloaded a ton of information on me. What do I remember? Well, something about Fourier Transforms and how they are used to compress JPG images. Honestly, I need to know more about the technical aspects of image compression. I know what looks good/bad. Now, I can explain why.

Ok, it's 12:30 a.m. I really need to go to bed/sleep earlier.

One more thing, I had my first coding dream this morning... it was a crossover with Doctor Who too. Guess we know what is on my mind!

And I had to spray the clay for the Bene Gesserit sculpture. I just don't have the time to work on it during the week!

Friday. I shall come home, feed the cats and work on that sculpture Friday night and Saturday. I must get it done! Also, I need to glaze my latest Cthulhu mugs. I can do it all! Really, I can!

Must remember:

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”