Lucas Horsman

Student

I am studying for a B.S. in Computer Science in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii. I expect to graduate in Spring, 2026.


Interests: Programming, Robotics, Video Game Development, 'Pixies' ,Sci-Fi


Projects

ProfTCG 2024

Final Project for ICS 314.

React Meteor Teamwork

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Spinitron Playlist Generator 2023

A script that automatically generates a playlist from Spinitron.

Python Spotipy GitHub

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Liked Song Playlist Generator 2023

This script scans through your liked songs on Spotify and creates dedicated playlists for your favorite artists.

Python Spotipy GitHub

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2022 FRC Champion 2022

In my senior year of high school, I was the Head Programmer of Saber Dynamics at James Campbell High School.

Java Robotics Teamwork

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Essays

AI: A fad or here to stay?

07 May 2024

I. Introduction Artificial Intelligence has undergone a massive growth period in the last few years following the release of several Large Language Models for public usage. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and models like Devin or LLaMA. While AI...

Programming Web Dev AI

Design Patterns: What are they, and why are you building a house?

25 Apr 2024

Let’s Build A House To build a house we must do a lot of preparation before any cement is laid. To even start, we must decide the look of the house, decide on what materials to use, draw up blueprints,...

Programming Web Dev

Exploring Bootstrap 5: Simplifying Web Development

22 Feb 2024

Introduction HTML and CSS are some of the most important tools to web development. They underlie the majority of websites, and most web developers have a familiarity with them. Something that some developers do, instead of relying on pure HTML/CSS...

Programming Web Dev UI

ESLint: What's The Deal?

08 Feb 2024

I do not understand why anyone would use spaces over tabs, I mean, why not just use vim over emacs? I do use vim. Oh God! -Silicon Valley Have you ever used a grammar checker (like Grammarly) while writing a...

Programming

Exploring the Intersection of Code and Creativity

25 Jan 2024

In the world of software engineering, my interests lie in the simple joy of coding. I’m all about writing scripts and building video games – a project that’s still a work in progress but keeps me engaged and excited. The...

Programming

The Art of Smart Questions in Software Engineering

25 Jan 2024

Introduction: In the fast-paced realm of software development, the skill of asking smart questions is pivotal for engineers navigating the intricacies of programming. This essay delves into the significance of smart questions, evaluating contrasting examples from Stack Overflow and reflecting...

Programming

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