About
Learn about the Palfore Project showcase!
Here, I bring together a blend of science, programming, and math to explore interesting problems. From simple coding challenges and mathematical tinkering, to training simulated robots and finding optimal solutions to large video games. Each project reflects my curiosity, passion, and drive for complex learning and challenges, along with my desire to share my journey. Join me on an adventure as we dive into the world of discovery by exploring interesting projects in: Optimization, Automation, Simulations, Game Theory, Fractals, and more...
Background
Early on, I was never exposed to programming. Instead, I naturally found a creative substitute through the game Minecraft. There is an in-game mechanism that mimicked electrical circuit logic called Redstone - typically used to open doors to a secret base. I learned everything I could about transistors and logic gates, then built a clock, a simple version of the game asteroids, and finally I hit my first big project Predator vs Prey. This was my first real foray into problem solving, logic, and design and I loved it..
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After this, I went through my Undergraduate Degree and Master's in Physics at the University of Guelph. Along the way I picked up on the power and expressiveness of programming. I then replicated that 2-year project in about a week! Exposure to both programming and physics has really helped me gain a solid set of problem solving skills, allowing me to explore a host of interesting problems! Overwhelmed by my desire to solve unique problems and explore interesting topics I made this website to showcase my projects.
So who is Palfore?
After my first introduction to programming, I decided to make a Role Playing Game (RPG) as a side project to help me learn the ropes of C programming. The RPG was about a character (played by you) who joins a wizard to stop an evil necromancer from taking over the world. The wizard, Palfore, was the first entity and the first bit of creativity I ever programmed. So naturally, it made sense for him to be my mascot! He didn't start out as a duck, but his original incarnation was a bit too rugged....
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In more formal settings, Palfore refers to Rubber Duck Debugging.