Part of tufts.io, an attempt to encourage practical and interdisciplinary projects at Tufts.
go.tufts.io is a very simple link forwarder, and "go links" are the shorthand for one of the links on this site. For example, go.tufts.io/csx forwards to tuftscsx.com and go.tufts.io/11 forwards to the comp11 website.
Advantages over other link-forwarders (eg: bit.ly):
- Links can be maintained and edited (bit.ly links are permanent)
- Your project is searchable on go.tufts.io/posts
- go.tufts.io will be (hopefully) recognizably associated with Tufts projects / groups.
- Pick a simple, relavant url instead of something like bit.ly/TuftsSomethingGroupFall2016
Examples of useful link ideas:
- go.tufts.io/yourname goes to your personal website / github
- Projects you worked on that belong to other organizations (eg: Jumbo Code)
- Important google docs such as pitch decks and budget sheets (eg: go.tufts.io/register)
- Facebook groups and events
- Wireframe and prototype links (eg: invision)
- Projects on Github
- PDF of your thesis
- Article hosted on another website
- PDF / Google doc of your resume
- Imgur link to a photoshopped Ming (/ming is available!)
This is mimicking the internal link systems of some large companies such as Google ("go/") and Microsoft ("//"). Try go.tufts.io/csx to see it in action.
Purpose of Tufts.io
Tufts.io is a website that's meant for people who want to build practical things at Tufts. The focus is also on three trends at Tufts:
- That going to a large company (Google, Apple, Microsoft) is perceived as the epitome of success, while creating your own project or working for a smaller, more focused company is perceived as a failure.
- That CS, ELS, Design, and other disciplinaries rarely work together, but almost all successful projects from Tufts have been interdisciplinary.
- That opportunities to gain practical experience at Tufts is limited
The purpose isn't to discourage people from going to larger companies or to force people to work across disciplines, but to make it easier for people who are interested in trying.
History of the Tufts.io domain
Originally purchased to create a Tufts entrepreneurial network, tufts.io was passed down to Tom Wang and then Alex Lenail, who wanted to support individuals building things for the Tufts CS community. During this time, the site hosted events such as Polyhack and Tamper Nights
The domain is currently owned by Richard Kim, who is expanding the project to be a more permanent resource to anyone who is interested in building things at Tufts (with the guidance of Max Bernstein's web expertise).
Tufts.io and CSX
CSX is the umbrella group that encompasses all things CS at Tufts. This includes holding tech talks, communicating with administration, supporting CS-based groups, etc. Tufts.io is maintained by the people at CSX, but is the avenue that encourages more practical learning. This includes the hackathon, Tamper nights, go links, resources for building individual projects, and working with the administration to enable more practical learning.