Difference between revisions of "Coaching Environment - TDD"

Revision as of 11:43, 16 December 2009

Contact Information

Craig Larman, craig@craiglarman.com. +1 214 914 7593

Context, People

While working on the real (usually messy legacy) code, coach developers in how to break dependencies, test in isolation, and do TDD.

min 2 developers, plus coach. max 3 developers.

Room, Walls, Whiteboards

People will be organized around 1 computer and 2-4 LARGE computer monitors.

1 whiteboard

1 flip chart paper

1 tape (e.g., masking tape), unless the flip charts of PostIt flip charts with sticky back

WHITEBOARD marker pens

whiteboard eraser

Computers, Software and Networking

1 fast computer connected to the real product software, with internal network and internet access.

all normal development tools working

NB!! pre-installation of the chosen TDD framework (JUnit, NUnit, BoostTest, ...). ACTION >> Check with the coach with framework to install, and prepare this before the coaching session.

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 Craig Larman, craig@craiglarman.com. +1 214 914 7593
+== Context, People ==
+While working on the real (usually messy legacy) code, coach developers in how to break dependencies, test in isolation, and do TDD.
+min 2 developers, plus coach. max 3 developers.
 == Room, Walls, Whiteboards ==
-* People will be organized into table-teams, averaging 5 or 6 people per team. Thus, we need  NumStudents/5 tables; e.g., 6 or 7 tables if 35 students. The tables are ideally in separate islands, circular or square, with a team at each.
+* People will be organized around 1 computer and 2-4 LARGE computer monitors.
-* Don’t make it a crowded room; there are a number of exercises that involve the teams moving around.
+* 1 whiteboard
-* There are several wall exercises, involving flip chart paper or PostIt Note layouts; each team needs some unencumbered clear wall space for this.
+* 1 flip chart paper
+* 1 tape (e.g., masking tape), unless the flip charts of PostIt flip charts with sticky back
-== Supplies for the Coach/Speaker  ==
+* WHITEBOARD marker pens
-Read this: [[Supplies - for Coach Use]]
+* whiteboard eraser
-== Table Layout ==
-* Round tables are ideal
-* Tables should not be against the walls; we are using the walls as a main working area in this course.
-* Distribute the tables throughout the room
 == Computers, Software and Networking ==
-* There are a few short exercises on spreadsheets. These are team exercises (average 5 persons per team). Thus, at least one laptop is required for each team; two is nicer. Therefore, ask people to bring a laptop if they have one.
+* 1 fast computer connected to the real product software, with internal network and internet access.
-* A power supply is NOT needed for each table, because the computer use is minimal. However, please ensure there are some powerstrips “somewhere” in the room so students can recharge laptops.
-* No network is required.
-== Other Supplies for Student Use ==
-Read this: [[Supplies - Creativity Tools]]
-== Pictures of Classroom Setup ==
+* all normal development tools working
-[[Image:Csm1.jpg | 680px| ]]
-[[Image:Csm2.jpg | 680px| ]]
+* NB!! pre-installation of the chosen TDD framework (JUnit, NUnit, BoostTest, ...). ACTION >> Check with the coach with framework to install, and prepare this before the coaching session.