The first time I decided to hack around a bit:D

One of my teachers made a quiz software, which is only used by him(his lectures are about databases), and it is highly unsecure. When I heard that it is written in C# I decided to look in it's source code. The biggest problem I ran into: this program is only available on the computers in his classroom, and he monitors the computers display. However, I successfully put it into my pendrive without getting caught.

So when I got home, I just had to use a .NET decompiler(in this case: dotPeek) to get the fully functional source code. The basic function of the program was to download a quiz from his database server, and when it was finished, grade it client-side. Than, I realized how bad it was: It contains the number of questions, the number of correct and incorrect answers.
I've just made a modified .exe, which contained really little modification(like correctAnswers=maxQuestions, incorrectAnswers=0). Everything looks the same, you just have to click over it, and everytime it will return with 100%.

And the bonus: The program connects to the database as a user with root access, and without password. I was able to log in, download(dropping was available too, but didn't try) databases(with all the answers) and so on.

Never had to use it though, it was just a sort-of experience gaining.:)

To sum up yesterday:
A pigeon flew into the classroom in school so I think we did pigeon debugging.

The questions asked were: "Why would you fly into a building" and mostly "how the fuck did you know which of the ten windows are open?!"

This is bullshit.

We've got a project where we need to build a robot that can:
A. Follow a line.
B. Avoid obstacles
C. Go through a maze.

This, in itself, is fine. I can manage.

The problem is, the teacher that is supposed to support the course, is never where he's supposed to be.
Ie: he was supposed to be in the classroom to answer questions and give feedback yesterday from 09:00 to 13:00. The fucker didn't fuckin show up.

OK, so today, he's supposed to be here too, I've been sat in his classroom without him waiting for over an hour...

Also, no way I can do the maze part without knowing what defines a fucking blocked path, is it going to be a physical object or is the line going to be a different cor if you're not allowed to pass there?

I'm getting tired of this bs.

If nobody hates you, you're doing something wrong ~ House MD

Tl;Dr : I'm pissing the right people off and my God I like it

That's what I've known and have confirmed doing my current side project with my gf, we are working on a ratemyprofessors clone with extra spicy features, one in particular is so spicy some teachers will be put in a position in which they would rather grind hot peppers with their butt cheeks.

Don't get me wrong, there are good teachers (some of which actually showed support) but some are not good teachers and some aren't good people either; I've decided it's time to stop complaining and take action.

We recently released an alpha and I presented it to a teacher I had this semester (one of the "not so great" kind) as a DB proyect cuz fuck it I'm not doing 2 projects.

This teacher is your run of the mill "I'm lazy and I don't care" teacher and she ran the classroom like a shitty kindergarten, so much so, one of the teams was presenting a buggy admin site as their project and she started talking on the phone! Right up on their faces!!

My turn, I go up and handle her a 30 page printed thesis of my project and said that unlike my mates, I was going to start presenting the idea and then the actual software...why is it printed?, She said; Because I won't be projecting the PDF ma'am, I actually made a professional presentation and that way you can read more technical details while I give a broad overview...

I started talking about the huge issues students face and my research about it, undisciplined teachers, no class structure ~ abrupt interruption ~ "yeah I know like, you are giving so much statistics and numbahs but where is the database?"

I got pissed off because the whole purpose of printing and giving her the docs was for her to ask specific questions AT THE END! So I told her I was getting there and to ask questions at the end...I start showing off the system's sweetest features... everyone got quiet...a girl on the front row kept looking at the teacher and then back to the board with her eyes wide open, the teacher was visibly upset.

I asked someone to please help me by using the site being projected for everyone to see, he searched the teacher's name and it obviously popped up cuz I scrapped the whole teacher index site... some people gasp and others start murmuring.

She freaked and started arguing saying that frontend can't be just HTML and CSS, where did you mentioned x and y feature? admit it's just teacher evaluations! where did you get the teacher names? I want the scripts!....it went on even 10 minutes after class and the next class with a police like interrogation.

So yeah, something tells me I'm not getting an A, but I'm happy after all because that's the kind of reaction I want from those types of professors.

Worth it 😎

Yeah, thanks for blocking my comment but can you help us tell these fuckers to include what they have tried before posting?

So last year i was competing in IT basics, school level went great so i went to state level. This is my first state competition ever and im really nervous, everyone is telling me things like "you've got the gift, don't worry" (by everyone i mean my mum) but i keep believing that everyone who went to the state level has a 'gift' for IT. So the competition is about to start and a guy next to me raises hand to ask a question and im like so nervous that he is going to ask something i dont understand or is too complicated for me. The guy fucking asks how to get past the login screen because he clicked on an admin account and it is requesting a password. The fucking guest account is right next to the admin account that he clicked on and i proceed to help him and i click on the guest account and he litteraly asks me "wow i didnt know that was possible". What the fuck. IT BASICS STATE LEVEL. DOSENT FUCKING KNOW HOW TO ENTER A GUEST ACCOUNT. Next on, the competition is over and we have to enter passwords to submit our online test so as i walk to exit the classroom i see a guy struggling and i ask him like dude you need to write a password and submit! Hes like umm yeah i know but umm you see... I dont know how to write a # (it was required as a password) .IT FUCKING BASICS STATE LEVEL.DOSENT KNOW HOW TO WRITE A '#'. Later on i got 8th place and the fucker who didnt know how to write # got 1st because he knew fucking exel questions that i didnt.

Over the past 2 months I have interviewed with several companies and 2 of them stood out at rejecting me. Let's call them Company A, and Company B!

> I know right? Developers are bad at naming!

I guess part of it is my fault too! I am old and slow. Doesn't like competitive programming and already forgot most of how to answer algorithm question. I can't even answer some of the algorithm question I've flawlessly answered back when I was fresh out of University.

## Company A

When I got chance to interview at Company A, they require me to answer HackerRank style interview. It's my first time in nearly a decade of working in the industry to feel like I'm in a classroom exam again. I hate it, and I deliberately voiced my distaste to the answers comment:

// Paraphrasing
// I'm sorry, I'm dumb!
// I never faced anything like this in real world work...
// ......

But guess what? My answer still pass the score, have a call with their VP, which proceed to have another call with their Lead Engineer.

Talked about my experience with Event Driven System and CQRS+ES and they decided that I am:
- Arrogant
- Too RND in my tech stack
- And overkill in CQRS+ES

And decided they don't need me.
They hate me for having a headstrong personality which translates as Arrogance to the perceiving end.

## Company B

Another HackerRank style interview. Guess I passed their score this time without me typing some strong comment and proceed to have another test with their Lead Engineer.
This time they want 5 question answered in google docs within 60 minutes.
Two of them stood out to me for being impossible to work on 12 minutes (60 / 5 if you're wondering). Or maybe I'm just old and dumb?!
The others are just questions copied word for word from Geeks For Geeks.

One of the question requires me to write a password brute force attack to an imaginary API.

The other requires me to find a combination of math `+` or `-` operation from `a strings of numbers` that results in `a number`.

My `Arrogance` kicks in and I start typing a comment

// Paraphrasing
// I am sorry but I feel this is impossible for me to think of in 12 minutes
// (60 / 5 if you're wondering)
// But I know you guys got this question from Rosseta Code!
// Here's the link, but I don't know the logic behind it

See? I've worked on this question back when I was still a University student and remember where to look at.

Unsurprisingly, I've heard the feedback that I was rejected although I've answered one of their question `FLAWLESSLY`. I know they are being sarcastic at this point. haha.

---

I was trying to be honest about what I can and can't do in the `N` minutes timeframe and the Industry hates me.

I guess The Industry love people who can grind `GFG` or other algorithm websites, remember the solutions out of their head, and quietly answer their `genuinely original question` without pointing the flaws back at them.

I knew programming was for me, MUCH later in life.

I loved playing with computers growing up but it wasn't until college that I tried programming ... and failed...

At the college I was at the first class you took was a class about C. It was taught by someone who 'just gets it', read from a old dusty book about C, that assumes you already know C... programming concepts and a ton more. It was horrible. He read from the book, then gave you your assignment and off you went.

This was before the age when the internet had a lot of good data available on programming. And it didn't help that I was a terrible student. I wasn't mature enough, I had no attention span.

So I decide programming is not for me and i drop out of school and through some lucky events I went on to make a good career in the tech world in networking. Good income and working with good people and all that.

Then after age 40... I'm at a company who is acquired (approved by the Trump administration ... who said there would be lots of great jobs) and they laid most people off.

I wasn't too sad about the layoffs that we knew were comming, it was a good career but I was tiring on the network / tech support world. If you think tech debt is bad, try working in networking land where every protocols shortcomings are 40+ years in the making and they can't be fixed ... without another layer of 20 year old bad ideas... and there's just no way out.

It was also an area where at most companies even where those staff are valued, eventually they decide you're just 'maintenance'.

I had worked really closely with the developers at this company, and I found they got along with me, and I got along with them to the point that they asked some issues be assigned to me. I could spot patterns in bugs and provide engineering data they wanted (accurate / logical troubleshooting, clear documentation, no guessing, tell them "i don't know" when I really don't ... surprising how few people do that).

We had such a good relationship that the directors in my department couldn't get a hold of engineering resources when they wanted ... but engineering would always answer my "Bro, you're going to want to be ready for this one, here's the details..." calls.

I hadn't seen their code ever (it was closely guarded) ... but I felt like I 'knew' it.

But no matter how valuable I was to the engineering teams I was in support... not engineering and thus I was expendable / our department was seen / treated as a cost center.

So as layoff time drew near I knew I liked working with the engineering team and I wondered what to do and I thought maybe I'd take a shot at programming while I had time at work. I read a bunch on the internet and played with some JavaScript as it was super accessible and ... found a whole community that was a hell of a lot more helpful than in my college years and all sorts of info on the internet.

So I do a bunch of stuff online and I'm enjoying it, but I also want a classroom experience to get questions answered and etc.

Unfortunately, as far as in person options are it felt like me it was:

- Go back to college for years ---- un no I've got fam and kids.

- Bootcamps, who have pretty mixed (i'm being nice) reputations.

So layoff time comes, I was really fortunate to get a good severance so I've got time ... but not go back to college time.

So I sign up for the canned bootcamp at my local university.

I could go on for ages about how everyone who hates boot camps is wrong ... and right about them. But I'll skip that for now and say that ... I actually had a great time.

I (and the handful of capable folks in the class) found that while we weren't great students in the past ... we were suddenly super excited about going to class every day and having someone drop knowledge on us each day was ultra motivating.

After that I picked up my first job and it has been fun since then. I like fixing stuff, I like making it 'better' and easier to use (for me, coworkers, and the customer) and it's fun learning / trying new things all the time.

mann.. 5 years after graduating , and i still feel that dsa rounds are one tough cookie.

i didn't do dsa for last 5 uears as i was busy in my daily dev life. then recently i planned for a switchz started preparing ds algo, got myself into a classroom course and now its been over 1 month and stuff just ... flies out of mind

like, our class has only covered arrays , searching sorting and string based questions till now. and since my interview is tomorrow i thought of going back to the classroom notes and revise all the questions.

and i can hardly remember 10/50!
I clearly remember understanding those questions well, putting comments and examples on the functions and doing them on my own without copying teachers code.

now all those notes are taking time to get back into memory. feels like i am dependent on checking tthe solution again n again to complete the problem.

this is truly scary. as of now i don't even had classes for advanced topics like recursion tres or graphs. the course will probably cover 400-500 problems.

if i go blank state after not doing these questions for a few months. how am i supposed to crack coding interviews which are usually scheduled within 2-3 days of notice?

AscendEd Online Academy: Building Confidence and Academic Success for Students in Milton QLD

At AscendEd Online Academy, we are committed to providing exceptional educational support that helps students develop both academically and personally. Our goal is to empower students through confidence building in Milton students, tailored one-on-one sessions, and dynamic interactive learning in Milton. With a range of personalized tutoring options, including a Milton QLD virtual classroom and in-person services, we are dedicated to supporting every student on their educational journey.

Located in Milton, QLD, we offer tutoring services designed to address the unique needs of each student, fostering not only academic improvement but also increased self-confidence. Whether you are searching for tutoring near me or looking for a Milton QLD virtual classroom, we have the resources and expertise to provide top-quality support.

Confidence Building in Milton Students: Unlocking Their Potential
At AscendEd Online Academy, we know that confidence is key to academic success. Confidence building in Milton students is at the heart of our tutoring services. We focus on helping students believe in their abilities and overcome self-doubt, creating a positive and empowering learning environment.

Through one-on-one sessions and interactive lessons, students are encouraged to ask questions, explore new concepts, and celebrate their achievements, no matter how big or small. Our approach is designed to help students develop the resilience and determination they need to face challenges head-on and continue to grow both inside and outside the classroom.

Milton QLD Virtual Classroom: Flexibility and Convenience
For students who prefer the flexibility of online learning, AscendEd Online Academy offers a Milton QLD virtual classroom that brings high-quality tutoring to your home. Our virtual classroom uses cutting-edge technology to provide an interactive, engaging learning experience. With video conferencing, shared whiteboards, and real-time feedback, our Milton QLD virtual classroom ensures that students can access top-notch tutoring from the comfort of their own home.

This flexible platform allows for seamless communication between students and tutors, ensuring that students get the personalized support they need without the need for travel. Whether students are working on homework, preparing for exams, or tackling difficult subjects, our virtual classroom creates a dynamic and interactive learning environment that fosters success.

Interactive Learning in Milton: Engaging and Effective Education
We believe that interactive learning in Milton is essential for keeping students engaged and motivated. At AscendEd Online Academy, we use a variety of interactive tools and resources to make learning fun and effective. From educational games and quizzes to live discussions and collaborative activities, our interactive lessons help students actively participate in their education.

Whether students are working in a Milton QLD virtual classroom or attending in-person sessions, our interactive learning approach ensures that they remain engaged, challenged, and excited about their studies. By incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples, we help students connect theory with practice, making learning enjoyable and memorable.

Milton QLD One-on-One Sessions: Personalized Academic Support
Our Milton QLD one-on-one sessions are designed to provide students with personalized attention that addresses their unique academic needs. Whether they are struggling with a specific subject, preparing for a test, or needing help with homework, our tutors work closely with each student to identify areas of improvement and develop customized learning strategies.

These one-on-one sessions provide a focused environment where students can ask questions, work through challenges, and receive feedback tailored specifically to their learning style. With individual attention from our expert tutors, students gain the confidence and skills they need to excel academically.

Tutoring Near Me: Local Support with a Personalized Approach
If you're searching for tutoring near me, AscendEd Online Academy is here to help. We are located in the heart of Milton, QLD, and provide local tutoring services that are easily accessible to families in the area. Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our location or the convenience of Milton QLD virtual classroom services, our team of qualified tutors is ready to support your child’s learning.

Our near me approach ensures that students in Milton, QLD, receive high-quality tutoring without the need to travel far. With personalized support and flexible scheduling, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of every student in the Milton area.

Rank Business Institute: Your Ultimate Digital Marketing Institute

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to maintain a competitive edge. One of the most effective ways to ensure success in this ever-evolving landscape is through the power of digital marketing. At Rank Business Institute, we provide the tools, knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary to thrive in the digital marketing space.

Located at First Floor, Haware Fantasia Business Park, Corporate Wing, F-188, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400705, Rank Business Institute is dedicated to providing top-tier digital marketing training to individuals and businesses alike. Our expert-led programs cater to beginners, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to harness the potential of digital marketing strategies to grow their businesses and careers.

Why Choose Rank Business Institute for Digital Marketing Training?
Comprehensive Curriculum
At Rank Business Institute, our curriculum is designed to cover every aspect of digital marketing, from search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing to social media marketing and paid advertising. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or start from scratch, we provide a comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach.

Experienced Trainers
Our trainers are seasoned industry experts with years of experience. They bring real-world insights, actionable strategies, and the latest trends in digital marketing, ensuring that our students receive the most up-to-date and relevant education.

Hands-On Training
We believe in learning by doing. Our training programs focus on practical knowledge and real-life applications, giving you the confidence to implement digital marketing techniques immediately. You'll work on live projects, case studies, and simulations to gain invaluable experience.

Flexible Learning Options
We understand that every student has unique learning needs, which is why we offer flexible learning options. Whether you prefer classroom training, online sessions, or a hybrid model, we have a solution to fit your schedule and learning style.

Industry-Recognized Certifications
Upon successful completion of our courses, you will receive certification that is recognized by industry leaders and employers. This certification can help boost your career prospects, whether you're looking to land your first digital marketing job or advance your current position.

Networking Opportunities
As a part of our digital marketing training, students also get opportunities to connect with industry professionals, potential clients, and fellow students. This networking can open doors to collaborations, job opportunities, and valuable industry insights.

Courses Offered at Rank Business Institute
We offer a range of courses designed to meet the needs of various skill levels:

Digital Marketing Fundamentals
A beginner-friendly course that covers the basics of digital marketing, including SEO, SEM, and social media marketing.

Advanced Digital Marketing
For those looking to dive deeper into specific areas, such as advanced SEO techniques, email marketing, or Google Analytics.

Social Media Marketing
Focuses on leveraging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to drive engagement and sales.

SEO & SEM (Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing)
Learn how to optimize websites and run effective PPC campaigns to rank higher on search engines and attract more traffic.

Content Marketing
Discover how to create, distribute, and optimize content that attracts and retains customers.

Affiliate Marketing
Explore the world of affiliate marketing, a lucrative model where you can earn by promoting other businesses’ products and services.

How to Get Started with Rank Business Institute
Getting started is simple. Just give us a call at +09082234835 or visit us at our Vashi location to learn more about our programs and schedule a consultation. Whether you are looking to improve your business’s online presence or kickstart a career in digital marketing, Rank Business Institute is the place to start.

Conclusion
In the competitive digital landscape, a strong digital marketing strategy is key to success. By enrolling at Rank Business Institute, you will gain the skills, tools, and expertise needed to make an impact in the world of digital marketing. Join us today and take the first step towards a brighter future in digital marketing.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to reach out at +09082234835. Let’s grow together!