Hello, smart people! Soikat here. I’m a rising senior at Gettysburg College studying Computer Science and Mathematics, with a minor in Data Science.
I like building software that solves real problems in a way people actually enjoy using. I believe it with all my heart: good software is not just “it works,” it’s also clear, intuitive, and pleasant to interact with. I care a lot about the details (which sometimes lead to overthinking): how quickly someone understands a screen, whether the flow feels natural, whether the logic behind the scenes stays clean and maintainable, and whether the final product removes friction instead of adding it. I enjoy combining engineering with design thinking so I can build things that are technically solid but still feel human. I also enjoy UI, UX, and design in general.
“Who is dumber: the computer or my dirty shoes?”
Answer: both, equally dumb.
I heard this from Andy Harris and it stuck with me.
Computers don’t “understand” what we mean — they only do exactly what we tell them.
Put simply: comments aren’t there to explain code to humans — code is there to explain comments to machines (hence, back to: computer is dumb!).
When I’m not coding or fiddling with assignments, I’m probably binging TV shows or playing video games (mostly FC). These days when my code doesn’t meet expectations, I keep my mental sanity with memes, dog videos, or rewatching the same FRIENDS clips — because let’s be honest, F.R.I.E.N.D.S is the best sitcom ever!
Current watch: The Office (already Team Jim and Pam).
