predictions

I made some predictions while I was in poly.

1. Java is the way to go.
2. Javascript will be great without the browser compatibilities problem.
3. Flash is wonderful, if only my network on a 56k is faster and more functionalities.

I think all came true. Sadly I didnt capitalize much on and thus not shown on my CV.

For number one, other languages are now written on top of java Like JRuby, Jython. Java has become a base platform for other stuff to be written on top of it. I personally like java a lot as it was way easier to program in java than to program in C/C++. The small bytecode really appeals to me. Plus the wonderful libraries (which provided code reuse) and GC really help in expressing my thoughts.

For number two, GWT finally came along. Without AJAX, javascript was just a fancy eye candy dhtml tool. haha, now I am just waiting, for (proteins) folding in javascript running on a mobile phone.

For number three, I sort of add it while writing this blog. Flash always reminds me of the demo scene. Actually shockwave was the more powerful one while Flash was the strip down version. I once wrote a 3 level pac man in shockwave. before there werent dynamic sprites, mhmm can't remember how I cheated the system. The only memory of it now is a distinction in advanced multimedia.

why did I write about predictions? after spending 11 years with computers... I finally finished my studies and need to write my CV. I realised I am not a good programmer. I lack intelligence in compare to the millions of China/India/World geeks. I am a disaster ...

Only these words
Every master was once a disaster ...(T. Harv Eker)
kept me going ...