I am workingas a programming
consultantwith Andree Woodcock on the Programming As Reflective Practice
project.
We are looking atthe category of
'super-programmer' that essentially works on his/her own as an all round
software author. I suppose the use of the word 'super' is subjective,
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From: Richard Bartlett [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Derek M Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: PPIG discuss: evaluating programmers
With regard to giving programmer applicants on the spot testing - I was
once
given a little
Having just taken part in a study of highly competent software authors
working on their own for a design research pilot study, there is an obvious
and conscious tendency in them to use fairly long 'natural' names. Often
these names follow well worn conventions that they have become comfortable
Thanks Matt! My date was screwed up.
Feel free to attack ... I could do with a challenging debate.
;-)
Instead of attacking you on a study that hasn't even seen the light of
day yet, I thought I'd mention that your last two emails to the list
both were written on April Fools Day.
Derek - We asked for volunteers who felt able to program the rudiments of
a
simple graphics game in three hours.
Wow, that's a lot of work in a short time. But then programmers
always have unrealistic options of their own ability. So you should
end up with a real programmers ;-)
Hehe!
Jacques -
Why is it OK for programmers to just code-up software, but it is not OK for
architects to just build a house the same way?
Because silicon is virtual! The advantages of designing on the fly are
immense, because feedback is informing the design. How many carefully
constructed paper
A wonderful website - well worth the effort!
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From: Richard Bartlett [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: PPIG discuss: Programmer education ain't what it used to be
Hi PPIG people. This is a topic very dear to my heart at the moment
