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# Learning Software Engineering at Blockfuse Labs: A Journey Begins
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>[time=Sat, Jun 14, 2025 4:44 PM]
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Starting my journey into software engineering at Blockfuse Labs has been quite engaging, intense, and inspiring. As someone stepping into the world of tech with a curious mind and a deep desire to learn and exceed expectations, this first week has already offered a glimpse into what it takes to become a competent engineer.
In this first week, we were given lectures on three separate days. probably in a bid to ease us into it all.
## Day 1: Onboarding & First Class
Right off the bat, we were given an overview into the company's mission by the CEO and given pep talks from several members of the team and prospective mentors. Emphasis was made on the demand the course would have on our time and attention. It was clear to all who listened that this isn't just about writing code, but about problem solving and reasoning not just like a developer but also like an engineer. Blockfuse Labs immediately felt like a place designed to push willing individuals to achieve the peak of their potential.
### First Class
To demonstrate that we'd hit the ground running, we were given our first lecture by the founder himself.
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He took us through the basics;
1. The difference between a developer and an engineer
2. Machine language
3. Types of Programming Languages
4. Types of Translators
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## Day 2: Computer Fundamentals
The second class really had is driving into the fundamentals. the facilitators was quite thorough taking us through it step ny step trying to make sure everyone is carried along. We ran through a lot of calculations to fully grasp the understanding of binary, and how the computer revieves, processes and outputs data with several references to the ASCII table.
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He took us through the fundamentals;
1. Definition of a Computer
2. Types of Computers
3. Generations of Computers
4. Data and its representation
5. Computer Architecture
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## Day 3: Operating Systems
The facilitator was quite the eccentric and used several resources and references to make sure we understood the subject by the end of the lecture. It was quite hands on as we all opened our computers to try out the commands he was taking us through on our terminals.
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He took us through;
1. Definition of an Operating System
2. Key functions
3. User interactions & Interfaces
4. Types of Operating Systems
5. Terminals & Commands
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## Conclusion
The classes were concise and expertly put together to ensure the right pace for the learners. Daily assignments are given to encourage personal practice and research.
Everyone at Blockfuse encourages curiosity and asking questions. Because, the more you ask, the more you learn.
The week was quite an eye opener and a adequate primer for what's to come.