[PHP] What does it take to give a good technical presentation?

2004-03-19 Thread John W. Holmes
Since I'm fresh back from php|cruise, I thought I'd comment and ask for comments on what it takes to give a good technical presentation. I'm planning on writing about this topic in my next php|architect column, so be aware that anything said here may appear in it. This is in no way a jab at any

Re: [PHP] What does it take to give a good technical presentation?

2004-03-19 Thread Chris Shiflett
--- John W. Holmes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I'm fresh back from php|cruise, I thought I'd comment and ask for comments on what it takes to give a good technical presentation. I'm planning on writing about this topic in my next php|architect column, so be aware that anything said here may

Re: [PHP] What does it take to give a good technical presentation?

2004-03-19 Thread John W. Holmes
From: Chris Shiflett [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3) Typing Code: Don't type code during your presentation. Why not? From my experience, people appreciate live demonstrations of the techniques you're discussing. Yeah, live demos are great, but I don't want to sit there and watch you type all of your

Re: [PHP] What does it take to give a good technical presentation?

2004-03-19 Thread Chris Shiflett
--- John W. Holmes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, live demos are great, but I don't want to sit there and watch you type all of your PHP code. Have it already typed and just load it, explain it, and run it. I guess it depends. I agree with you on some level, but I have seen the live demos

Re: [PHP] What does it take to give a good technical presentation?

2004-03-19 Thread John Coggeshall
On Fri, 2004-03-19 at 15:53, John W. Holmes wrote: 1) Rehearse: This is a must. You have to run through your presentation a couple times and preferably in front of other people so they can provide feedback. Some people are really good at impromptu speaking and can wing it, This is a valid