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Homework 1

Assigned 20 Jan, due 1 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.

Grading standards

5 points possible: 1 for filling out the survey, 1 for meeting Dr. Bloch in his office, and 3 for the "reaction essay". The essay will be graded primarily on whether I'm convinced you've read the material and thought about it carefully, although really bad spelling, grammar, or style may cost you a point too.