Weekly Reflection #6: Rethinking Digital Health; Critical Thinking, Equity, and Ergonomics

This week, I explored a mix of topics that felt surprisingly connected to my day-to-day life as a computer science student and soon-to-be full-time work-from-home intern. Between reading about critical thinking, diving into Maha Bali’s work on equity in digital spaces, and revisiting the ergonomics resources (which hit home given my leg injury experience during […]

Deep Dive Final Assignment – All About GitHub

Why GitHub is an Amazing Platform for Collaboration and Project Management – Farmaan Introduction: A successful project requires effective project management and collaboration. GitHub is an amazing resource in order to effectively and efficiently completing collaborative projects. GitHub contains various advantages and collaboration features for project managers. Some of GitHub’s various features include version control systems […]

Weekly Reflection #5: Owning Our Data & Designing for Everyone

This week’s deep dive into digital citizenship had me reflecting on the invisible forces that shape our online experiences—like who controls our data, how it’s used, and whether the digital world is truly accessible for everyone. The guest talks and resources helped me think critically about how systems are designed and how tech choices (or […]

Weekly Reflection #4: Annotating Our Way Through the Web

This week’s dive into curation and annotation really made me think about how we organize knowledge online. I watched Dr. Remi Kalir’s talk on social annotation (which was packed with cool real-world examples, like annotated stop signs and border walls) and also tried out Zotero with the guided activities. Honestly, it felt like I was […]

Weekly Reflection #3: Reflecting on AI, Learning, and Academic Integrity

This week, I dove into some heavy but super relevant topics: artificial intelligence, academic integrity, and their overlap in education. I watched both guest talks, explored the environmental costs of AI from the UNEP article, and took a look at real-world student concerns around using generative AI tools in university. As a computer science student […]

Securing Your GitHub Workflow: Commit Signing, Branch Protection & Security

Security is a fundamental aspect of software development. While GitHub provides a seamless workflow for collaboration, it is equally important to ensure that every contribution is authentic, verified, and protected from malicious or accidental changes. In this guide, we will explore three key security measures: commit signing with GPG keys, branch protection rules, and enforcing […]

Pull Requests and Code Review: The GitHub Workflow for Teams

Collaboration is the backbone of software development, and GitHub has become the go-to platform for teams to work together efficiently. One of the most critical aspects of collaboration is maintaining clean, high-quality code. This is where pull requests (PRs) and code reviews come in. Whether you’re contributing to an open-source project or working in a […]

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