[LRUG] Monday Night: Code Katas [please read]

[Suw Charman]

I'll be there, almost certainly, but probably sans laptop. I'm such a
novice, I'll probably just sit with my notebook and listen a lot. Hope
that's ok.

Suw

On 6/10/07, Tom Armitage <tom at infovore.org> wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> This has turned out a bit last minute. Apologies, for various reasons.
>
> Tomorrow night we're going to be practicing two code katas as a
> group. I have no idea if this will work out, but I think it's worth a
> shot. One of them involves writing no code, and is a discussion of
> modelling and OO. The other will involve coding two simple scripts.
>
> The goal of these exercises - as katas - is _not_ to get the right
> answer as fast as possible. They're not meant to be too much of a
> challenge. They're more useful as a form of lightweight exercise, to
> stretch the mind whilst doing things which are comfortable and familiar.
>
> I'm going to suggest we do these in small groups - groups of four
> would be ideal - so that we can spread ability (but not put experts
> in with total beginners), generate some discussion, and make enough
> headway on the exercises.
>
> So: if people want to team up with other LRUGers, I suggest arranging
> it via this mailing list. If you want to work with someone else, but
> don't know any LRUGers, it's a good time to wave hello, and proffer a
> rough guide to your abilities (so people grouping with you know).
> We'll have Wifi, so the Pickaxe will be to hand - you won't need
> anything outside the standard libraries, though.
>
> Also: it would be helpful if people who might have laptops there
> (which is a high proportion, I'd guess) could make themselves known -
> we only need one laptop per group (you can take it in turns with the
> keyboard) - but I don't want anyone to miss out.
>
> And finally: could anyone who's going to have a laptop please
> download these two files:
>
> http://tomarmitage.com/tmp/weather.dat
> http://tomarmitage.com/tmp/football.dat
>
> you're going to need them. I'll have copies with me if people forget,
> but being prepared is a good plan.
>
> So: does this all sound OK to people? Raise your hand if you've got
> any questions. And then let's cross our fingers for tomorrow night...
>
> t.
>
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> Tom Armitage
> tom at infovore.org
> 07813 060578
>
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