On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 04:22:05AM +0000, Paul Swanson wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm beginning a Computer Science Master's program and would
> like to hear from members of the OpenBSD community about
> possible areas of research that could be of benefit to OpenBSD
> and its associated projects.
>
> I have some general areas of interest, such as embedded
> computing, but nothing is set in stone yet, so I thought it'd
> be fun to hear from those in know about areas of priority need
> within the OpenBSD community.
>
> Are there particular problems that could benefit from new
> ideas or solutions?
>
> Please let me know your thoughts!
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul Swanson
>
In my experience an important factor is motivation. The best form is
internal. That means you need to find an area that interests *you* and
where you think things can improve. Learn about that area by studying
code, papers and other sources and come up with code to make things
better.
Letting others tell you what should interest you is not the right way
in general. We are not a school, we are independent thinkers and
doers. (Note that does not imply we don't value the work of others.)
-Otto
