About
Welcome to Alcyonite — a place where inspiration begins and creativity finds its journey. Alcyonite is more than just a blogging platform. It's a growing space that celebrates the colorful spirit of computer science through insightful blogs or projects, and a mission to bring technology closer to everyone. Whether you're a curious beginner or a passionate coder, this space is designed to spark your imagination and fuel your journey.
Name Origin
The name Alcyonite is a blend of "Alcyone" — a brilliant star from the Pleiades constellation — and the suffix “-ite”, chosen not just for its style but to rhyme with “ignite” It reflects the spirit of the site: sparking curiosity, creativity, and discovery in computer science. Like a star that lights up the sky, Alcyonite aims to light up minds with inspiration and code.
What You'll Find Here
‣ Blogs that are fun, creative, and practical — written to educate, entertain, and challenge how we think about computer science
‣ Projects that blend technical depth with creative exploration — from coding experiments to applications
‣ And a playground for everyone to engage on various topic (in development)
The Mission
At Alcyonite, we believe that computer science is not something to be feared or locked behind jargon. Our mission is:
‣ To create a platform for learning and sharing
‣ To foster a space where professionalism meets free spirit
‣ To show the true sparks of computer science — beyond black-and-white syntax
‣ To be fun, creative, practical, professional, weird ...
‣ To bring CS closer to those who feel it's out of reach
We hope you will be entertained and inspired. Whether you're here to explore a new idea, start a project, or simply feed your curiosity, Alcyonite is here to walk with you — step by step, spark by spark. Let's be cool, fun and weird together!
Contributors
Alcyonite began as a passion project by one computer science enthusiast who loves exploring every corner of the field. Today, it's also fueled by a small team of graduates from Trinity Western University, who not only create the content but also help keep the platform running with heart and joy.