CSC 160
Homework 1

Assigned 22 Jan, due 3 Feb

• Fill out the class survey on the Web.
• Read, in How to Design Programs, from the preface through the section on "Variables and Programs".
• Read The Joys (and Woes) of the Craft of Programming.
• Read the article on Pair Programming.
• Skim Adages on Software Design and Development (I expect you to read all this stuff eventually, at your own pace.)
• Write a few paragraphs on your reaction to the above reading assignments, and turn them in by email to Dr. Bloch. Be sure to include your name!
• Make an appointment (e.g. by e-mail) to see Dr. Bloch in his office for 5-10 minutes.