What I've learned · Google Code-in

Hey guys, I suggest that we start a topic listing/discussing things that we've learned about as participants in GCI; I think it'd be pretty neat to come back when the contest ends and take a look at all the things GCI has or hasn't taught us. After-all, putting the contest prizes aside, I'm sure a lot of us are here to learn and grow as individuals. I'll start off with some things I've studied in the past few weeks because of BRLCAD:

1) CMake build structures
2) Attribution (it's customary to attribute a creator even if they don't explicitly ask for it)
3) Basic 3D Modelling -- I had no prior experience so this was interesting
4) General understanding of computer graphic terms such as ray tracing/ ray casting, parallel projection, orthogonal projection, oblique projection, homogeneous coordinates, etc....

I'm looking forward to coming back in the next month or so and smiling at how silly I was for not understanding something incredibly simple :P

Sean (Dec 13 2017 at 05:18):

@Mahdi I suggest claiming the "blog about gci" task and write up your experience there! you can add to it more as GCI goes on

Mahdi (Dec 23 2017 at 21:42):

That's a good idea! I think I'll start a small blog detailing my experiences with BRLCAD so I can have something pleasant to look back on :) Thanks.

Mitesh (Dec 28 2017 at 15:50):

Tried css and html and enjoyed :grin:

Lucas Prieels (Dec 28 2017 at 15:52):

@Mitesh Which task did you do?

Lucas Prieels (Dec 28 2017 at 15:53):

@Mahdi Did you do your blog? i'm interested in reading it :)

Siddharth (Dec 28 2017 at 15:53):

I learnt a lot about 3D modelling and how to work with different formats:grin:

Mitesh (Dec 28 2017 at 15:53):

This year I have board examination.. All my friends are serious....but GCI has different aura....Didn't had time till now so couldn't complete task...but after completing school subject course and working on tasks is completely different fun and enjoyable

Mitesh (Dec 28 2017 at 15:54):

@Mitesh Which task did you do?

i did this task- "404 page not found"

Siddharth (Dec 28 2017 at 15:54):

Even I have my boards this year

Mitesh (Dec 28 2017 at 15:55):

@Mahdi Did you do your blog? i'm interested in reading it :)

even i would like to read it

Mitesh (Dec 28 2017 at 15:55):

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Lucas Prieels (Dec 28 2017 at 15:56):

I've learnt how to build and compile project using CMake and it's been very interesting to learn about 3D modeling! Also I have received a small 3D printer for Christmas and I will try to print some models I made using BRL-CAD.