Week 5- Bits and Bytes

This week we had an exam in class. While I will not be giving customers an exam on their knowledge of the mirror, it would be a good idea to test the mirror itself to make sure that it is working properly. System tests to maintain functionality would be important to the operation of the mirror. Testing often would prevent errors from inhibiting the mirror from operation for too long. It would also be important that testing would be completely inclusive in the technology to make sure that no small error goes unnoticed. Testing would be especially necessary in the beginning stages of development and before production but would need to remain a part of the maintenance program as well.

In lecture, we talked about bits and bytes this week. Bits and bytes are the most fundamental aspects of the computer's language which allows it to operate. Knowledge of how big a bit and byte are and how information needed to be stored in the mirror will help me determine how much hard disk space and RAM will be necessary to keep the mirror running quickly. In addition, the mirror will need to utilize ASCII and Unicode so that the mirror will recognize more than just the english language. It will also be important that the mirror has 16 bit color because anything lower would not provide the desired clarity in the image and would make the product less marketable.

All that we learned this week will help me get more detailed about the production of my mirror and help me to make the product better in the end. In addition, it is always good to know the fundamentals of any project and the computer that will run the mirror is based on bits and bytes so it is necessary to have knowledge of these aspects of the technology.