Why are you here?
Most people are in the programming sections of life because it is their passion. They love hugging, eating and drinking with the computer. They find peace while knowing a computer system with internet and power supply is right beside them. They love programming.

For a few others, well they do not know why. Maybe a friend is involved, so I have to also be involved or maybe a family friend has it going fine in the programming world. No matter how much IT is changing the world and so on, we all cannot be IT experts. Some of us would have to do other things as well.

So my piece of advice is to really have a solid reason why you are in the IT planet and it does not mean you are weak if you decide to step back a little and do some more things that make you happy.

Find mentors
Learning how to program can have a thousand paths which is why we all need mentors to lead us through the path and not make the same mistake twice. Look around the internet, find people who are already where you aim to get to. Find your way into their circle and every opportunity you find, ask them questions. questions that truly matter and it would not take long before you find yourself becoming better

I would also use this opportunity to ask Seun Osewa, CEO of nairaland to help start a mentorship club for young Nigerians who are looking to become more like him in the future. We Nigerian Youths need your wealth of experience to help find our ways in these waves of high tide in Nigeria

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

How to become better at Programming
Have you ever seen programmers who are really really good with their profession and you keep wondering whether they have a special type of brain. You begin to think you can never be like them. But I got a simple secret for you about how to get better in programming.

Other than reading and writing codes, you need to really read books. I mean serious books. If you want to be a better programmer, I have these questions for you.

1. How many authors of good books do you know?
2. How many good programming books have you read?
3. How many more are you willing to read?

Are you the type that just skims over books and thinks they will stay in your head forever. No, there is no easy way to success. Endeavour to read and teach others. Practise because reading without practise is far worse than pouring water into an empty basket

If you want to be better, keep these steps
1. Read more books
2. Join more online classes. Coursera, code academy, udacity and many more out there
3. Talk to people better than you about how you can become better.

Just know that there is no short way to success, you have to work for it

I decided to study Computer Science after seeing Chloe O’brian see Jack Bauer through almost any tough situation in the movie 24 using her computer system. So I made up my mind to study computer science to become Chloe O’brian or the very least a better version of her.

I thought that if I got to the university, I would always be coding, programming and doing a lot of the fun stuffs I saw but the university was nothing like that. I moved around with books most of the time and I used the system to read books and not to code the way I thought
So what does the university teach about computer science. You study the fundamental ways in which the computer was built, the essential way of how its components interact and how computers connect. You study how programming languages are created, memory management, operating system, networking and many more but you are not to be a practical and real life implementer just yet.

When should I study computer science? When you want to know how the computer really works. The basic way the computer performs its simple operations. When you want to get more out of the computer than what you are currently offered. These are when you should study computer science.

Study computer science because you want to make the computing world better. You want to make the computer faster. We are all concerned in Computer Science about making the computer faster. That’s all.

But when you are short of these ideas and you want to only become a software developer, a designer, studying computer science especially in your undergraduate does not make you that, working with people in the field and working on practical software would make you that. But studying computer science can only and would surely make this process faster.

Computer scientists would make ideas that are crazy and give it to the practical guys to implement. So choose where you want to go wisely
Thanks for reading

I have been in the IT for a few years and there is something I have observed which is that your personal life would strongly determine how well you can work with others. Most IT firms would not let you alone work on a project, God forbid, you wake up tomorrow and move to Google. Who would continue on the project? That was a joke. But seriously, the idea is you cannot work alone and you must work with people.

No matter how good your programming skills are, without the right personality, you might soon get bored off by others and believe me, most people are very easily replaceable. It does not mean you have to always be the nice guy and accept every shit from everyone.

But you should endeavour to not always be too self-centered in whatever decision you make. Always consider the wellbeing of your team mate and your organisation at last. And also before I forget, do check out www.gitter.im.

Always remember that even the best of programmers need to get along well with others, so you also have to. Please don't stop learning and don't stop coding.

Programming is in you

We are What We Do?
When you watch movies, the impression that hackers or bad ass programmers are born might come to your mind. But the few moments I have seen excellent programmers, the Only thing I have learnt is that it takes a lot longer than you think for you to really become what you really want to be.

It might not happen in a day, a week, a month or even a year. But do keep practising and remain consistent in whatever you are learning. Never give up. Take your time to browse some of the greatest programmers and computer scientists and checkout how long they have been in the field. Some started as early as 8 years old. Now they are 20 years old with 12 years experience.

So because you are also 20 does not mean you should give up on what you cannot do. Practice always. In the field of programming, the only practice we have is to write code and write more code. Do not think I understand this, write it, study it and write again. By writing more, you become a better writer. Same as programming.

The Journey to programming might not be easy as you would see very young people doing things you can only imagine. But just know that, the more you write code, the better you would become. So do more and you would be more.

Thanks

Are we Second Class Citizens
Let me change direction today and speak about something that really bothers my mind about being a computer science student. Most people especially software developers see computer science as a waste of time. Well I might be wrong, but the few programmers I have seen think so.

Due to this, I pose a question. If you see a road side mechanic who repairs a car, you really want to be a mechanic but if the opportunity comes that you have to go to school to learn how a car is made. Would you still choose to be only a car mechanic?. The answer is obvious.

Mathematicians have made all the research for the Engineers and the Engineers are just applying the theories. Would you still say an Engineer is better than a Mathematician. Each and every one excel in the field they choose.

Similarly is the case of a computer science student and a software developer. The theories are there to use, but we are taught to understand how the theories were made. As a computer scientist, the act of programming is not to design something end users can see and be woowed, no we design theories that make the software developer woowed.

It is left for the software developer to woow the clients with what the computer scientists have created. Computer Science as a course is not only for us to understand Software Development, go for an MSc in Software Development if you need that. What Computer Science teaches is how to harness the great powers the Computer has. Design effective ways to make the Computer go faster and more efficient

So if you are in Computer Science just to learn to develop software, you have bought too little. Ideas like Networking, memory management, Operating System Optimization would all look like Rocket Science to you and you say its a waste of time.

No, Computer Science is based on the theories on which the Practicals are built. So if you are looking to become only a software developer, please do look a bit further because computer science is far greater than what you have in mind.

Watch out for more
Computer Scientists, We Rock

Github
If you meet a friend you have seen a long time ago, you ask for his/her facebook account or his/her phone number. In the Programming world, people ask for one thing and one thing alone. What's your github account.

A github account is where you save your code online. It allows for you to share with other coprogrammers and prospective employers. Most employers seek to know how well you can work from your github account. Even if you do not have any project, your assignments or codes you read from books are some of where you can start.

A Stackoverflow account is also very important. You ask reasonable questions, you get points, you answer reasonably, you get points and through that, employers can always track you down.

So immediately you finish reading this, create a github account and a stackoverflow account. Please do that. We would continue from here the next time

Git and Linux
Have you ever thought about how programmers are able to share code in and around the world. One of the secret to doing that is through Git. There are a lot of such stuffs out there like svn and so on, but git is just fine.

To be able to push code to online repos, you would have to understand a little about git. This is not a class for git but just to highlight to you its uses so that you know what exactly it is you are looking into. After that, I advise you also get a little familiar with the linux commands.
Well Git and Linux were all the inventions of the same Man, Linux Torvald.

After getting around with git and linux, then we are indeed ready to touch on some more other things.

Next, it depends on what you really want to do next. Review the basics of the language you want to work on, read at least two books on the language and have a basic idea on why the language was named its name.

Well, dont fly into starting real life coding just yet. The basics would take you very far so be very conversant with them before you move on any further

Networking[i][/i]
So after choosing an area, the next most important thing is to be connected. Have a github account, a bitbucket account, google developers, facebook developers, linkedIn, quora, stackoverflow and any other medium that can be used to meet real programmers. Understand the basics of each of the groups and please create accounts with reasonable names.

Post only items that are important. And no matter how much you think a question is wack, still ask it. Someone somewhere would understand that you are just learning and would definitely help you out.

Next most important is the Operating system you would be using. Well, Linux is kinda the most used by developers so you should be comfortable using the command line for simple instructions.

Well, the next is to learn some stuffs about Git. What is Git? Do check it out online. We would continue from here the next time

Choose an Area
Well, the resolution alone would not take you where you want to be. Make an extensive research on which language you want to learn and which area of programming you want to specialise on. This is very necessary to avoid becoming like a float in the ocean that follows anywhere the tide goes. Have a convincing reason why the language you are choosing is the best and why the area you are moving to is the best.

Because there are over a thousand technologies out there that are as convincing as your field, you need to know your grounds before you loose focus and go for something else just because people say its better or something like that.

If you decide to learn Brainfuck, its the most difficult programming language, yet you should be able to convince yourself its the best to do because you would later see more languages and you might just drift away and become a master of all trades.

Choose a certain language and specialisation and make your research. That is far better than jumping from Java to C#, then Ruby and then Pascal. Make a decision and stick to it

The labour market is becoming so scary that I usually find it difficult to find myself. As a computer science student in a tertiary institution, I was taught to look at a problem and provide a mathematically better solution to the problem than has ever existed.

What I was not taught straight in school was how to immediately code like a geek and write about a thousand projects before leaving school that I so become a hot cake for every organization out there to hire straight away or simply start up by freelance duties.

To try and be a geek in school might mean you have to forgo the academic success and focus on developing apps right from school or achieve academic success in school and develop apps after school. Some people can combine both but it takes a lot of dedication and self-discipline.

I would be using this avenue to enlighten computer science students still in school or those who are yet to become geeks at programming a few steps I have seen others take and has made them successful in the Programming world. I would be more specific about the Programming World so let's go for a ride

First, know that every computer geek today was once a novice who found it difficult to even use the mouse. So if you are at a stage where you can even use the mouse, that means you are way ahead in becoming a geek. Well, a lot of people can use the mouse and the keyboard, so what makes me different. Well, the resolution you are making now is all the difference between everyone who knows how to use the mouse and those who are willing to go the extra mile.

Watch out for the next chapter!!!!
www.cleanandclearcode.

Have you ever seen a ship leaving the harbour without a destination, well if you ever find such, it will never make it anywhere important. This is same for a corp member leaving his/her home for the Youth Service without any plans of what he/she wants to achieve. What a corp member wants to become a year after service should be planned even before leaving your home otherwise you are just like a particle on the ocean following the trend of the waves to exactly nowhere.
First of all, decide what it is you want to be in Life. I mean 20 or 30 years from now, what is it that you would love to be and make sure part of those plans are achieved during your service year. I do not mean that you should keep a rigid life but at least have a simple plan that follows in the part of who you want to be in the future.
I want to be a professor, then at least start reading journals during your service year, volunteer to teach, research about problems in your field and many more activities that can move you towards becoming a professor and can be achieved during the service year. The plans you should make are such that no location whatsoever can greatly change your plans.
Secondly, build the key characteristics that you want to uphold in life during NYSC. Most people you meet during service should only see a hardworking youth who is honest and disciplined. Never compromise what is the BEST for what is normal. Remember that CONFIRMITY is the killer of the soul. Be different, don't conform to what is normal but conform to the BEST of attitude.
Thirdly, the uniform you would be putting on might get you opportunities you never thought were really there. Be friends with people in yiur community who are in the path same as yours and also leave legacies that you would be remembered for. It is not always about the MONEY.
These piece of advice I am giving are those I wished I held when I served. Some I followed but a lot I didn't.

Also, join religious bodies and do the best you can because one with God is never alone. Also, participate in various NYSC leadership posts and learn to deal with people right from now. Volunteer for President, Leader and any more that you can and do your best.

Finally, keep your purpose solely to please GOD and always do your best in whatever you do.
Have a lovely service year

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Have you ever asked the Question What makes a code clean and clear? It is a question that pops up even without asking. It comes up when we write code and when we read codes written by others.

Read More at: https://cleanandclearcode./2016/10/16/clean-and-clear-code/

As a programmer, the basic way of life is working with codes. But the simple question is how do I write better codes? A code becomes better if it is simply clean and clear.
I am a Programmer who wishes to learn and also explain some of the little ways I think our code can be clean and clear.

A code is clean and clear if the reader of the code needs no further information from the writer of the code to understand the code.
For daily Updates,
Check: www.cleanandclearcode.

So here I am watching a transport company manager shout at me to bring my load. Being at the park for about a hour just waiting.

Just kept quite looking at him. This is me paying 5000 from Port Harcourt to Ibadan after NYSC.

Abeg, what's your experience with transport company and which do you think is the best?

Assalamu Alaikum. As we celebrate the eid today. Remember to have hallal celebrations and drop your sallah pics here.

Ohh Allah, help every Muslim trying to get in the right way the Ability and strength to.
We should also try to encourage and talk to others who are still on the wrong path
May Allah help us all

As a teacher in my school. Being trying to impact. May ALLAH make it easy

Assalamu Alaikum, On my talk about Nutrition and Health during Ramadan, I would like to add a few tips this morning. 1. Smaller but more frequent meals are better than 1 or 2
large meals 2. After the supper, wait at least 30-45 minutes before you hit
the bed
Next is about eating the Suhoor Meal.
“Eat suḥoor; indeed, there is a blessing in suḥoor.” (Sahih Bukhary and
Muslim)

Importance of Hydration
The importance of water is beautifully captured in the following Ayah of the
Quran: Allah created every [living] creature from water... (Al-Qur'an
24:45)
Therefore, any reduction in our intake of water can affect our body functions
negatively.
It is best to drink at least 1.5L of liquid (around 8 glasses) between iftār and
suḥoor. By liquid, I suggest:
1. Water
2. Unsweetened, caffeine-free teas such as mint tea, rooibos tea, fruit tea
3. Unsweetened, freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice with a pinch of
salt. This is an excellent way to replenish the body with electrolytes
4. One cup of full-fat milk/unsweetened buttermilk
So, try to get at least 4-5 glasses of water and other 3-
4 glasses of other liquid forms

Some ways you can increase your water intake throughout the non-fasting
hours:
1. One -Two glasses at iftār. Avoid drinking iced water at iftār
2. Two - three glasses during taraweeh prayers. You can carry a
bottle with you and try to sip it between the breaks.
3. Two glasses at suḥoor, ideally, just after you wake up for suḥoor.

Most vegetables and fruits are very hydrating and so including
vegetables and fruits in your diet during Ramadan become super
important

How to Prevent Dehydration During Ramadan
■ Drink plenty of water and other unsweetened liquids
■ Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
■ Have your meals in soup forms
■ Avoid caffeinated and sugary drinks
■ Avoid hot and spicy foods - they increase thirst.
■ Avoid too much salt or salty foods
■ Avoid being in direct sun light

Assalamu Alaikum Waramatullahi Wabarkatu, As the month of Ramadan approaches us, it is important that every Muslim sets out to achieve the best out of this month. Without which, the month which is the best month of the Year becomes just like any other month to us.

Note that to achieve the best, you have to plan because he/she who fails to plan, plans to fail. Why are there a lot of people in the mosque during the first few days of Ramadan and then some people just slip off and go back to their old ways. One of the reasons is because we fail to plan.

To achieve the best, we need to define what we want to achieve in this holy month. Because without defining what we want, we simply dont know where we are headed?
“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re
going.”
- Earl Nightingale

The first thing to do is to list out whatever goal it is you want to achieve in this month, starting from your Taraweeh to your quran recitation, to your donations, prayers and every other thing you would like to achieve. But be careful, keep your goals SIMPLE and ACHIEVABLE.

The Second thing is to have on the maximum 5 goals you want to achieve in this month, with a minimum of 3 goals. Ensure you have a time line for each of the goals. For example, for your quran recitation goal, > From 4.30am - 5.00am: Memorisation in the masjid
> From 10:30pm - 11:00pm: Revision at home
Place a time for every activity so that you can track when you are on point and when you fall off.
Ensure to have someone to help keep you in track of your goals, Maybe your wife, your husband, your Mum or a very good friend. Ensure to also have penalties for yourself when you do not achieve a goal

The Next is to have a Dua List of the things we want from Allah in thus world and the hereafter. Having a specific set of goals helps us focus on the things we need rather than having different needs at different times. Endeavor to write down and always go around with them especially during the time to break our fast

⁠⁠⁠To the Next part of my talk which is on nutrition, a lot of us know the Medical Benefits of Fasting yet a lot of us do not really see these benefits. Well a simple answer lies in what we take during the Sahoor and the Iftar periods, So, if what you put in your mouth neither reenergises your body
nor helps you achieve your goals – don’t eat it. Simple

These following set of food should be avoided at all cost during the Ramadan Period:
1. Deep fried food
2. Sweets, desserts and sugary drinks
3. Too oily and too spicy foods

Reduce the intake of these foods as much as possible:
Strong black tea
● Coffee
● Caffeinated drinks (Coca-Cola and Co.)
The caffeine in these beverages is a diuretic – this stimulates faster water
loss, which leads to dehydration

“Nothing is worse than a person who fills his stomach. It should be
enough for the son of Adam to have a few bites to satisfy his hunger. If he
wishes more, it should be: One-third for his food, one-third for his liquids,
and one-third for his breath.” (Tirmidhi & Ibn Majah)

Break your fast with fresh dates (if
not available, get some dried dates) and water.
Anas Ibn Maalik said: "The Prophet (PBUH) used to break his fast with fresh
dates before he prayed. If he did not find fresh dates, then he would use
dried dates. If he did not find that, also he drank a few sips of water."
(Ahmad and Abu Dawood).
After this, go and pray your Maghreb salah. These 15-20 minutes prepares
your stomach naturally for your first meal after long hours of fasting

At this junction, I would like to pause on my talk for people to read through and In shaa Allah more would later. Jazakallah khairan for your time and patience.

Assalamu Alaiķum Waramatullahi Wabarkatu. It's indeed a blessing to be at this point in life a prospective corp member. For everyone posted to Rivers State, you would do yourself the greater good if you refuse to hear earsay and come down to serve your fatherland. Rivers state is a state where you can make it in which ever way you want. The good or the bad. I enjoin you to follow the good path. Welcome to Rivers State, the Treasure base of the Nation.
Muslim Corp Members Association(MCAN) HIGHLY WELCOMES YOU. FOR ANY INFO OR HELP, CALL
AMEER: 08039316335
Sec Gen: 07069414970
Pro: 08038455341

Once Again, you are welcome.

07069414970. Please add

Mr Khan is the city's first Muslim mayor, after beating Tory Zac Goldsmith by 1,310,143 votes to 994,614. Sadiq Khan, a practicing Muslim and Labour Party politician. His victory followed an unusually bitter campaign against Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith, the son of a billionaire, in which race and religion have proven ugly flashpoints.
The new mayor did not have a privileged start in life. He was one of eight children born to Pakistani immigrants, a bus driver and a seamstress, on a south London housing estate.

From an early age, he showed a firm resolve to defy the odds in order to win success for himself and the causes important to him.
That resolve has won him the biggest personal mandate in the UK, a job with wide-ranging powers over London and with enormous emotional significance for him.
Some question whether he has the experience or record of good judgement necessary for the role.
He insists he is there to represent all Londoners and to tackle inequality in the capital, and now he has the chance to prove it.

https://www.nairaland.com/3000179/visit-rivers-state-nysc-orientation

This link should wet the Appetite of the Incoming corp members. All the best

Dear Prospective Corps Members, 
As salaam alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakaatuh 

On behalf of Muslim Corpers' Association of Nigeria (MCAN) Rivers  state chapter; We congratulate you on ur achievement and call to serve Our father land..We pray Allah make this journey a successful one..Ameen 
By now, i believe you must have prepared and made some findings about the clarion call, we just want to chip in a little advice
Firstly, always pray for Allah's guidance and be optimistic when destiny decrees. Do not despair of the mercy of Allah, He is most forgiving and most merciful 
Also, of what Value is the life of a man if he doesn't dedicate it towards the service of his Creator...Allah also says (Interpretation of the Meaning)
To which of the favour of Allah would you deny? Ar-rahman Q55
This is the basis of Muslim Corpers Association Of Nigeria (MCAN) which began more than three decades ago in order to unify Muslim graduates that have completed their tertiary education and thus qualified for NYSC in various states of the federation. 

Many times it is observed that a person makes a lot of effort all day or maybe all week to gather a lot of Eeman, but it takes one meeting with some friend whose company makes all this effort go in vain. This is the reason Allah Almighty told us to keep company with those people who remind us of Allah and our true purpose in life.  Almighty Allah says 
"Oh ye who believe fear Allah and be amidst those that are righteous"
Rivers state 'Treasure base of the Nation' is located at South-South part of the federal Republic of Nigeria. Port Harcourt as capital but the Orientation camp is situated at Community Secondary School Nonwa-Gbam Tai LGA 

We recommend you to travel with recognised transport services for one reason or the other and wherever your Bus stops in Port Harcourt take a bus or cab to Eleme Junction or Akpajio where you can get bus to Nonwa NYSC Orientation Camp

Our members will be on ground to welcome you In shaa Allah. Look out for them. 
Looking forward to seeing you and welcoming you to the Treasure base of the Nation. 

MCAN Rivers Cares 
For more info call/whatsapp
MCAN RIVERS HOTLINE: 0803 931 6335(call only)
Ameer (A'Salam Umar) - +0807 193 5642
IPC (Ibrahim ) - 0803 845 5341

PLS SHARE nd RBC on all social media till it get to all PCM's'.

Assalamu Alaiakum, Good Morning, Fellow Corp Members. Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch congratulates every one of you for the journey so far. Anyone posted to Rivers state and needs any information is welcome to call any of our lines.
Ameer - 08039316335, Sec Gen - 07069414970, PRO - 08038455341

Assalamu Alaiakum, Good Morning, Fellow Corp Members. Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch congratulates every one of you for the journey so far. Anyone posted to Rivers state and needs any information is welcome to call any of our lines.
Ameer - 08039316335, Sec Gen - 07069414970, PRO - 08038455341

I think you should post some pictures so that people can really see for themselves. At least the structure of the school and the likes

Just got this mail. Thanks NYSC for showing concern
My Dear Corps members,

l sincerely regret the late payment of your March allowance. For avoidance of doubt, your allowances do not come to the NYSC as the scheme has no account. Once it is approved by the Federal Ministry of Finance, it goes to the Central Bank GIFMIS account from where it is disbursed directly to Corps members account. It is the beauty of the Treasury Single Account and that explains why you get the whole allowance in full without any charges. As at now, we are liaising vigorously with the Ministry so that fund is released to the CBN GIFMIS account and once it is done, it takes us just minutes through the online platform to remit straight to all the 244,532 Corps members in service. We are equally mounting pressure on the Ministry to ensure that the April allowance for 2015 Batch A and the outstanding one month allowance for Stream 2, Batch A 2015 is also paid as quickly as possible. It has become necessary to explain this so as to clear the erroneous believe that the Scheme is holding Corps members allowance. Please just exercise patience as this will be resolved in a couple of days. God bless you my children!

Brig Gen Olawumi, DG NYSC.


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I believe the response to this thread shows how Nigeria's youth think. Some would not even try the number, be saying nonsense on the page. if you don't need the number, back off. People who need it will use it.


Concerned Nigerian

This is true. I got the same. But what can we do to stop this, Do tweet it at @FirstBankngr. I think they should respond faster there